Style advice for the Hettie Skirt
This wide mid-length skirt is a great item when worn properly. To do that, creating or accentuating a waist is a must. That will keep you from looking shapeless or like an inelegantly stocky. You can discover how to make the perfect Hettie for your body shape below.
Tips for women taller than 170 cm:
- Mid-length skirts look most flattering on you when they stop at the calves. That means you should go for something no shorter than below the knee. Are your calves a little on the larger side? Make sure that the skirt hem ends at the slenderest part of your lower legs. The horizontal line will make that part stand out, drawing attention away from the heavier part.
Tips for petite women:
- Long skirts are less flattering. However, if you have your heart set on a long skirt, be sure that your ankles are always visible. The best option is a simple, straight design that stops just above, at, or under the knee.
Tips for curvy women:
- Make the skirt longer, no shorter than below the knee. The shorter the skirt, the heavier you'll look. Pair the skirt with a top in the same colour and accentuate your waist with a belt in a darker colour. Wearing a top with a high neck is a definite no-go. Stiff fabrics or bold designs are also a bad idea for this pattern.
Tips for pairing your outfit:
- Wide mid-length skirts look best paired with heels. That’s because wide skirts add volume to your figure. By wearing heels, your legs look longer so that you compensate for the voluminous element. Good choices include pumps that match your skin colour or sandals with heels. Avoid shoes with bulky ankle straps because they make your legs look shorter.
The Hettie Skirt for O-types
O-types can benefit from drawing away the focus from their body's midriff by creating vertical lines wherever possible. This can visually elongate their body, which will make them look slenderer.
The ruffled flounces lead the gaze towards the lower body, away from your midriff. The version with one flounce is the best one for your figure. It helps you avoid adding too many horizontal lines to your silhouette.
To achieve those highly coveted vertical lines, go for a top and skirt in the same colour. Where tops are concerned, your body shape looks most flattering in a V-neck. High-necked tops are a definite no-go. There are all kinds of ways to distract from the danger zone:
- Split your upper body up by dividing the surface area with, for example, a striking necklace.
- By wearing a pair of eye-catching earrings or a detail at the shoulders you can put the focus on your shoulders and face.
- Rolled up or 3/4-length sleeves will accent your wrists. A bracelet will reinforce that effect.
Opt for a fabric with a fluid drape.
The Hettie Skirt for I-types
I-types – they have slender, straight figures with barely any curves and no waist. That makes the Hettie skirt's wide design perfect for women who have are slim rectangles.
You can attain those much-coveted curves by pairing the Hettie skirt with a top that makes your shoulders look broader. That will make your waist look narrower and give your figure more shape.
The Hettie Skirt for A-types
The A-type has hips that are wider than the shoulders. The challenge here is to make your shoulders look wider so that they are more proportionate to your hips. To remedy this, you'll want to emphasise the top of your body. The Hettie skirt has the potential for greatness, but only if you make your shoulders look broader.
The Hettie skirts’ horizontal lines make your lower body look heavier. You can diminish that effect by making the skirt in a darker colour. Pears only really need one flounce. In contrast, horizontal lines are just what your upper body needs, basically anything that draws focus to your upper body. For example,
- Consider a boat neck top or one with horizontal stripes.
- Tops with puffed sleeves, cap sleeves or details at the shoulders are great.
- Layers are always a hit. Think about a top with a chunky-knit cardigan and accessories.
- Or maybe a short jacket?
All of these items balance out your figure.
Combo tip: make the skirt in a dark colour and pair it with a top that’s lighter. The goal is to make the bottom of your silhouette as plain as possible so that all the attention goes to your upper body.
Avoid fabrics that are too thick. Fabric with a fluid drape is an absolute must for the Hettie skirt.
The Hettie Skirt for X-types
Your shoulders and hips are more or less the same width and you have a clear waistline. Your body is naturally well-proportioned. You look loveliest in simple designs that follow your natural curves and accentuate your waist as much as possible.
Depending on the height and weight, neat hourglasses can wear the Hettie several different ways. Just make sure your shoulders and hips remain in proportion. Pair the Hettie skirt with a boat neck top or a jacket with a clear shoulder line.
Go for fabric with a drape that’s sufficiently fluid, crepe for example, to make sure the fabric nicely follows your natural curves.
Pair with a top that has a lovely neckline. And keep in mind, less is more for X-types. (That means where accessories are concerned too!)
The Hettie Skirt for 8-types
Your shoulders are somewhat narrower or just as wide as your hips and you have a delicate waist. The widest part of the hips is higher than it is for X-types. It's important to retain a balance between the hips and shoulders and accentuate the waist.
The best match for a full hourglass is a knee-length pencil skirt, like the Pina skirt.
Still dying to add the Hettie skirt to your wardrobe? Then be sure to go for a supple fabric that fluidly drapes over the hips. Pair the skirt with a V-neck top. That way you visually ‘stretch’ your upper body. Oversized tops are a no-go.
The Hettie Skirt for V-types
V-types are characterised by wide shoulders. Try to balance out your body by accenting the lower body and getting your shoulders to look softer.
Basically, your body shape was made for the Hettie skirt. That’s because the skirt flares from the hips, which helps balance your silhouette.
Make the skirt in a striking or light colour and pair with a top in an understated or darker colour. The colour play creates a balanced silhouette.
Textured fabric or somewhat thicker/stiffer fabrics are all good options for the skirt. Using fabric to balance the figure also works for the top, so go for a fabric with a fluid drape.
Tip: go for several thin layers. Avoid at all costs: bolero jackets and other short tops. They draw too much attention to your centre of gravity.
The Hettie Skirt for H-types
H-types are characterised by shoulders and hips that are about the same width. The only thing missing is a clear waist. Your figure is well-balanced, and we want to keep it that way. If you add volume to your lower body, then be sure to do the same for your upper body.
Pick a skirt length that draws attention to the legs. Click here to find out how.
The ruffled skirt flounces create the illusion of a narrower waist. That’s provided that you pair the skirt with a top with straight shoulders or one that makes the shoulders look slightly broader. For example, go with a V-neck top.
Pair the Hettie skirt with a top in a contrasting colour. That contrast creates a break at the midriff, making your straight figure look curvier around the waist. Make sure that the skirt is the darkest part of the outfit.
