Midi skirts for shortarse

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Hello all, please help me find skirts that will suit me for the summer! I’m 5’2 and currently a size 14-16 but I find that most midis and ‘floaty’ lightweight skirts swamp me and make me look bigger. Any advice or pointers appreciated. TIA

Sorry I cant help but I'm hoping other people can as I'm the same size and height! (Well I'm 5ft1 but close enough!)

Sorry , I've come for the advice too. I'm 5"3 with little stumpy legs.

Buy in petite section only.

Same problem!! H&M do some great ones at the moment!!!

There’s clearly a need for some advice

I'm 5ft2 and have bought ones from M&S, F&F, George, Next and they are all fine on me 🤷‍♀️

There was a nice navy midi skirt that ive seen in the Hush sale for £30 ish which was really lovely quality.

Its not too bulky or super long, so was flattering and might work

www.hush-uk.com/womenswear/daywear/skirts/seam_detail_skirt.htm

(nb this sounds like another Hush ad but it's not! I bought it and reluctantly returned because not right for me, but thought it was a good one!)

I bought some midi skirts from Boden last year in petite that I really liked.

I have an A line Crew khaki pocket skirt- available in other colours also. It appears as a short skirt on the model but knee length on me! V flattering.

Thanks all. I've they read that A-line skirts are supposed to be v flattering so I’ll look into that.

I am 5 foot 3, I find if they are not to full they look ok,

I’m 5’2. I think it doesn’t matter what your size is, it depends on your proportions instead. You need a waist for a midi skirt. Apples need not apply. You also need a fitted or cropped or tucked-in top to show said waist. And Topshop do a decent petite range.

And midis are better on people with nice ankles too. If you’re slim but have cankles and don’t go in at the waist, you’re essentially showing off your worst bits. I love them - I’m hourglass/pear with fat thighs and they hide my thighs without making me look shapeless.