The Best Skirt Style for Your Body Type

From A-line to pencil, hourglass to pear, there quite a few
skirt styles, and as many body types. And, while we think when it
comes to fashion, the number one rule is to wear what you like
best, it can never hurt to know the
most flattering option for when you’re getting ready in a
pinch. In other words: There’s a reason we’re always seeing Kim
Kardashian West in her signature pencil silhouette. So which types
of skirts and
body shapes match up the best with each other? Today we’ve got
the answers. Keep reading for our breakdown of which skirt
styles look best with each body type, plus read about why and
shop our on-trend skirt picks for the season ahead while you’re at
it.

If
you’re an apple (slim lower body, carry weight around your
middle) you look fantastic in high-waisted flouncy skirts.Why?The
waistband will hit at the smallest part of the torso and flare out
over the stomach, masking the mid-section. Lastly, the short
hemline will show off slender legs.

If
you’re a banana (waist, hip, and shoulders are all about the
same width), you look fantastic in body-conscious
miniskirts.Why?A form-fitting skirt will emphasize any curves
you do have, and the short hemline will show off your slim
legs.

If
you’re an hourglass (curvy, with a well-defined waist) you look
fantastic in pencil skirts.Why? A pencil skirt accentuates your
curves, smoothing out thighs.

If
you’re a pear (hips are the widest part of your body) you look
fantastic in A-line skirts.Why? An A-line skirt highlights the
smallest part of your waist and flares out over hips, minimizing
the width of your bottom half.