Which midi skirt is the perfect length for YOU?

Publish date: 2024-07-23

There’s only one skirt to be seen in this summer — the midi. It’s chic and oh so versatile.

Throw yours over swimwear at the beach, team it with a floaty blouse for the office, or dress it up with a silky cami in the evening.

You may have to go to some lengths, however, to find a midi of the perfect, well... length.

Dinah van Tulleken shares a guide to selecting flattering midi skirts this summer, pictured: SHORTEST 27 INCHES (from waistband to hem) £29, french connection.com

28in £45, hush-uk.com

29in £35, marksand spencer.com

It should sit comfortably on the waist. Too long and you drown in fabric, too short and you end up with a frumpy, just-below-the-knee look. Getting it right is crucial, but there are many lengths around — all the skirts here are sold as ‘midis’, but they vary by ten inches.

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So we’ve trawled the High Street, measured every midi we could get our hands on, and put the most stylish designs on our model, who is average height (5ft 6in), to create an inch-by-inch guide. All you have to do is measure from your waist to mid-calf to find your ideal length.