Proper Maxi Skirt

[JustHavinABreak]

I need your help wise ones. I'm 5ft4 with really awful cankles. I'd love a long maxi skirt to wear this summer but everything I've come across so far seems to stop at the most unattractive part of my legs. As a result I stick to jeans and trousers. It's been really warm here lately and getting pretty uncomfortable 😕 Any tips or suggestions?

Pretty and summery:
https://princesspolly.co.uk/products/garden-party-maxi-skirt-white

Colourful:
https://www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/tiered-cotton-maxi-skirt-coral-paradise-paisley/sty-r0313-ora?cat=C2_S2_G13

If you're wanting pricey:
https://hannahsophiaengland.com/collections/skirts/products/floral-blue-skirt-with-pockets

If you want cotton blend linen...nice and airy...but in an unsummery black!
https://roandzo.com/collections/new-skirts/products/petite-black-linen-blend-maxi-skirt

A few here:
https://hoboko.co.uk/product-category/for-her/skirts-and-dresses/layered-maxi-skirt/

Monsoon:
https://www.monsoon.co.uk/tiered-foil-print-maxi-skirt-white-24483507.html#queryID=4082e5d2553bbc3907e51979db8463e3&objectID=2448350751&indexName=production_eu01_monsoonaccessorizeltd_demandware_net__monsoon-uk__products__en_GB

Ah, apologies, a few aren't actually 'petite' sizing.

@HighlandGlenda You're my hero!! Thank you so much

Same height, same leg problem here!

I’ve just bought a long skirt from Zara which is amazing - cotton poplin and has pockets!

will see if I can find a link…

It’s showing as sold out but I think you can still check store availability - and it’s in the sale!

it says midi but it’s full maxi length on me

https://www.zara.com/gb/en/share/-p04437085.html?v1=250476277&utm_campaign=productShare&utm_medium=mobile_sharing_iOS&utm_source=red_social_movil

Try nobody’s child. I’ve recent got a few of their bias cut midi skirts, I’m 5 foot 7 and they come to about an inch shorter than this on me. But depends where on your hips or waist you wear them. I wear them quite low/

I say about an inch shorter than this as I had to bend over to take this 😂

ps excuse the unwashed off fake tan and legs needing a shave 🤪,

https://www.nobodyschild.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=bias%20cut%20skirt&page=2

M&S midaxi skirts in their regular length are full maxis on me at 5ft3.

I also have the satin pleated skirt from here and it's a maxi on me.

https://theboutiquemma.co.uk/collections/midi-skirts

Hi also have a lovely (and airy!) maxi skirt from Zara. I’m 5’8” and it hits my ankles.

Those Zara maxi's are gorgeous

Thank you all so much. I can practically hear my credit card sizzling as I shop these. It's horrible to look in the mirror and want to bite back tears 😢 I knew you'd all know what to do

I got this from John Lewis. I'm the same height and it's full length. It's really summery and swishy and I love it 😊

I'm 5ft 4 too and having this problem. I didn't have it years ago so either I've shrunk or they've just stopped catering for petite sizes so much.

I actually found a great one in George. I think it probably is a midi/midaxi but it looks great.

If you spot a navy one I'm after one or two for work

I would first find a sewist/seamstress. Ask them how much and go to a fabric store. They'll custom-make your skirt, and you'll have the correct measurements. 😊

Hi. I've had this issue for years . I does reduce you to tears seeing everyone liking cool with their legs out .I sympathize 🥰
In 5'3 on a good day , get maxis from Next mostly in the clearance category on their website . I've also found Very have some good lengths too and when they're in the sale its a bonus . My issue is I have lympodema so don't even like a flash of ankle on display .So a breeze and flap of the skirt fills me with dread.

But after years found a solution .. boho harem trousers . They are light and airy but have that protection of the elasticated ankle .. which is a winner . I've even bought some great ones off amazon.
Good luck

And me but midaxis save me getting out a needle and thread

Same cable issue here. I got a black satin slim bias cut skirt from M&S the other week that is long on me, I’m 5’5”. They had an orange one that I loved but I think it would probably ‘wear me’. I’m too pasty for orange, sadly, but it’s lovely