How to wear a skirt?

[BreezeofGreen]

Are you supposed to order the size that fits your waist or the size that fits your hips?
How do you know what is a good length and shape for your body?
Do you always wear fitted tops with a skirt?

You buy your normal size, ie 8,10,12 etc

What you wear on the top fully depends on the shape of the skirt. What goes with a full skirt might not go with a pencil one. You are better off checking Pinterest or at least uploading a picture here of the skirt you have in mind.

What figure do you have? How tall are you? Do you like showing your legs or prefer a longer length? There are dozens of possible answers to your question

I prefer it to fit lower than my natural waist as I have a rounded tum and find anything too tight on it feels very uncomfortable. So think about how you like trousers to fit.

I like them to fit my waist, as it is proportionally bigger than my hips. As I suffer from bloating I like elasticated waists best

Do you always wear fitted tops with a skirt?
I wear tight skirts= fuller tops
Fuller ( swing) skirts fitted tops.

I prefer it to fit lower than my natural waist as I have a rounded tum and find anything too tight on it feels very uncomfortable. So think about how you like trousers to fit.
thats a good tip, thanks. As is an elasticated waist!

I'm, tall with chunky thighs, calves and hips. I'd like something to skim the knees as they're unsightly.
I'm 1-2 sizes smaller for tops and T-shirts than for trousers (8-10 vs 12-14). I don't have any skirts for reference.

Buy the size to fit your waist. Some (esp vintage) might also include a hip measurement, but I don't see that much.

Not always fitted tops, though I like those best, and sometimes with cardigans (twee?!) Also like blouses. I usually tuck tops in.

All these Qs are largely why I don’t wear skirts

Measure your waist first, and check the shop size guide (if buying online), which can vary.

like with This one ? What would you wear top/shoes if you were going to a posh restaurant?

At this time of the year, I would wear heeled black sandals or if cold, black ankle boots