Help finding a skirt to wear to a black tie event

[JaneOfGaunt]

I recently bought a strappy black velvet top from & Other Stories which I love: https://www.stories.com/en-gb/product/strappy-velvet-top-black-1293834001/. I've worn it out with trousers a few times and it works well.

I've got a black tie event coming up and nothing to wear for it, and I was wondering about pairing this top with a skirt - but I'm not sure what kind. I'm quite pear shaped - 8-10 on top and 12 on the bottom, so would prefer something that keeps the focus on the top half rather than clinging to my slightly chunky thighs ... maybe A-line? What length would work - maybe below the knee?

I'm not great at this, so any suggestions would be very helpful!

And a few more wild cards (one of them is my Liberty dream skirt at a less dreamy price ...!). And one is a pair of trousers ...!

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/arwen-sequin-leopard-velvet-midi-skirt-black-1000401941.html
https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/peacock-manor-silk-slip-skirt-000854276.html
https://www.marksandspencer.com/fringe-wide-leg-trousers/p/clp60751655?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share
https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/hybrid/by-anthropologie-metallic-midi-skirt
https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/pleated-metalliceffect-midi-skirt-l05278507

So many of these look like underskirts/slips and would be very unflattering.

The maxi with pockets further up is far more forgiving of a pear, especially with fabulous shoes. Because then the eye goes from the top straight to the feet.

And its a beautiful skirt that can be worn in so many ways with the right accessories.

this would look fab

If you are pear shaped I would steer well clear of any of the slinky satin efforts suggested upthread and go for something more structured and flared out

I think the slip skirts won’t make you feel dressed up enough with a vest top.

I always recommend Metamorphoza. They have loads of dramatic skirts

Sorry this website Metamorphoza

Just in case you fancy a sequin midi, there’s plenty on Vinted at various prices

New with tags MaxMara gold, straight shape

A-line rose gold Pure Collection

and about a million others!