Category: Personal Shopping

Do you love wearing midi skirts and dresses? Or are you just thinking of investing in one? But how do you get your midi length right and ensure it looks most flattering on you?

We see a multitude of midi skirts everywhere these days due to their popularity and practicality, and they work for any age, shape, or size. Midi dresses are also ultra-versatile and will work on all body shapes, thanks to the fact that they highlight the ankles, which is a flattering look for all women. However, since midi skirts/dresses vary in length and we all have different heights and body proportions, it is important to know your ideal midi length point to ensure your skirts (and your legs!) look flattering.

Generally speaking, the term “midi” applies to any length ending anywhere below your knees and above your ankles. The most popular lengths for the majority of women are just above the swell of the calf (i.e., approximately 5 cm below the knees) or just below the calves (so that a few centimetres of ankle show).

Since there is no definite correct length, the golden rule of style is that midi skirts/dresses should end below your knee, BUT above the widest part of your calf, OR below the widest part of your calf. Anywhere else, and it looks unflattering!

Take a look at these images I’ve put together for you to illustrate my point. Here you can see my midi trench dress with different length points.

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In the images on your left, you will notice how the dress length hits the middle of my calves (i.e., at the time I bought this dress). However, in the images on your right, you can see the dress length ends just below the knee level, therefore making it look more proportionate while making my legs look slimmer and more flattering. This is because the midi lengths on the right end at the narrower part of the upper leg compared to the middle of my calves, as you can see in the images on the left. Do you notice the difference?

In short, the most unflattering length is exactly at the widest part of your calf!!!

Additionally, if you are petite or on the shorter side, you should look for a midi dress that stops above the calf, as this will visually elongate your legs and make you appear taller.

Now, considering this simple rule, think about and examine your midi skirts/dresses and see where they end. Do they end at the narrowest or widest part of your leg? If the latter, then you can get them tailored to your needs by simply taking them up yourself (if you own a sewing machine) or by bringing them to a local alteration service (as I did in my case). This simple alteration will make a huge difference and make your skirts, dresses, and legs look more proportionate and flattering too.

Featured:
Dress: JW Anderson
Sandals: Dissh
Bags: (Louis Vuitton (1), Seed (2), Kurt Geiger (3), Oroton (4))
Earrings: Chanel
Ring: Lara Bohinc
Sunglasses: Gucci

P.S. If you want to know ALL style tips and strategies for achieving the style of your dreams, register your interest in my upcoming online STYLE program. In this highly effective, step-by-step STYLE SYSTEM, I teach you how to create your desired style and build the wardrobe of your dreams without any confusion or guesswork. Guided by my step-by-step instructions, you can tap into the style knowledge anytime and anywhere! What’s more, you will have access to me as your coach, where you can ask any questions you might have relating to your style and this style program. Think of it as a guided 1-on-1 experience in the comfort of your home. Are you ready to achieve your style success? If YES, then register your interest now by emailing directly to Natalia@www.style-and-you.com, so you don’tmiss this opportunity to be the first to take advantage of this easy step-by-step system (launching very soon).

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Team at www.style-and-you.com

ABOUT US: Sydney’s leading personal stylist, Natalia Macri (founder of www.Style-And-You.com), with over a decade of experience, knows how to transform your wardrobe and style from drab to fab. Natalia brings 10+ years of practical experience, expertise, and knowledge, along with her passion for delivering style results. Whether it’s a Wardrobe Detox, Personal Shopping, Style Makeover, or other styling services, you can find them HERE.

Style is a tool, and at Style-And-You, we show you how to use it. We specialize in helping people make the right choices for their body type, lifestyle, and personality. But more than anything, we love making you feel and look fantastic!

If you are someone who enjoys wearing maxi skirts and would like to create a more functional and versatile summer wardrobe with minimal effort, building a capsule wardrobe is for you. Creating a capsule wardrobe means investing in clothing pieces that are versatile, interchangeable, and pair well with most of your clothes. When it comes to maxi skirts, they should pair well with most of your tops—especially summer ones, if you want to achieve a summery look. As many women like to build their summer outfits with nice t-shirts/tops, skirts, and basic jewellery, I want to share my 3 easy style tips on how to style a maxi skirt in summer to ensure you look current and on-trend:

1. Pair it with a tank or one-shoulder top.
2. Wear comfy yet trendy sandals.
3. Choose your favourite belt, sunglasses and earrings for a well-put-together look.

Please feel free to swap this skirt (featured) for another one according to your style preferences and/or add a blazer for a more professional / office look. This is merely a suggestion on how to style a maxi skirt this summer and quickly alter your look while creating multiple outfits using the same skirt.

A capsule wardrobe is simply a thoughtfully curated collection of clothing, consisting of easily interchangeable items used to maximise the variety of outfits in your wardrobe.

Here are 3 different and easy-to-put-together looks, all featuring different tops yet paired with the same skirt. This is how you too can create numerous outfits with just one skirt.

The more your tops match your bottoms, the fewer clothes you will need. And every new, carefully planned addition will only increase the number of outfits when you build a capsule wardrobe. Using this wardrobe-building strategy, you can enjoy more outfit options to play with.

I love sharing these quick style wins with you. Additionally, I teach a highly effective, step-by-step STYLE SYSTEM on creating a functional and interchangeable capsule wardrobe, maximising the number of outfits you have and much more. With this system, you can easily create hundreds of looks from just 20-36 pieces of clothing! Sounds interesting, right?! Would you like to know more about this proven step-by-step style system and finally build the wardrobe of your dreams while eliminating confusion and guesswork? If YES, then register your interest now by emailing directly to Natalia@www.style-and-you.com, so you don’t miss this opportunity to be the first to take advantage of my easy step-by-step system (launching very soon).

Featured pieces:
Skirt: Chosenbytuchuzy
Tops (1 & 2): Witchery
Top (3): Zara
Sandals: Dissh
Earrings: Swarovski 
Sunglasses: Gucci 

Which look is your favourite… 1, 2, or 3? Comment below. Feel free to share your ways of styling the same/similar maxi skirts.

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To Your Style! Xxx

Team at www.style-and-you.com

ABOUT US: Sydney’s leading personal stylist, Natalia Macri (founder of www.Style-And-You.com), with over a decade of experience, knows how to transform your wardrobe and style from drab to fab. Natalia brings 10+ years of practical experience, expertise, and knowledge, along with her passion for delivering style results. Whether it’s a Wardrobe Detox, Personal Shopping, Style Makeover, or other styling services, you can find them HERE.

Style is a tool, and at Style-And-You, we show you how to use it. We specialize in helping people make the right choices for their body type, lifestyle, and personality. But more than anything, we love making you feel and look fantastic!

What is the Colour of the Year in 2024?

For over 2.5 decades, the Pantone Colour Institute, the leading source of colour expertise, has annually chosen a Colour of the Year. Each year, Pantone’s group of colour analysts selects a shade that encapsulates the upcoming year, and for 2024, it’s the colour Peach Fuzz! It’s a pastel peach colour, a light, delicate shade that falls somewhere between pink and orange. The hue, known as Pantone 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, symbolizes the desire to nurture kindness, compassion, and connection as we strive for a peaceful future.

But what does it mean for you?!

In short, if your natural skin undertone is warm, this colour is likely to be a great choice for you. However, if your skin’s undertone is cool, this colour may not be the best option, as it could have a ‘washout’ effect on your natural complexion. That said, it doesn’t mean you can’t wear this colour at all, especially if you like it. Below are my best tips on how to wear a colour that may not complement your natural colouring.

How to wear unflattering (i.e. not your best) colours and still look great:

1. Avoid wearing the unflattering colour near your face; keep it to your bottom half (e.g. trousers, skirts, etc.).
2. Instead of wearing it in solid blocks, experiment with patterns instead.
3. Incorporate the unsuitable colour into accessories, limiting them to around 10-20% of your outfit.

I teach a lot about colours in my upcoming online style course, launching in 1 month. If you struggle with finding the right colours for you and are interested in learning more about how to wear the best colours for your natural colouring, simply register your interest for this STYLE course HERE . Quote ‘Online Style Course’ in the subject line for a chance to receive a 50% EARLY BIRD discount (limited to the first 5 bookings only!).

Since Peach Fuzz has been announced as the colour of the year for 2024, we will soon see it everywhere in retail stores. Expect subtle peach shades to soon eclipse hot pink, as they are more approachable and easier to style in monochromatic looks. Also, anticipate seeing more of the peach fuzz-inspired textures like suede, fleece, and corduroy working their way into our wardrobes. I’ve already noticed a lot of peach merchandise in stores, and it’s only Week 3 of 2024!

Here are just a few examples of colour combinations to show how you can incorporate this colour of the year into your outfits right now.

However, if you don’t feel adventurous introducing the peach fuzz colour into your wardrobe just yet, try using chic accessories, as they are the ideal way to experiment with colours and freshen up your outfits. One way to introduce this colour gently into your wardrobe this year is in the form of a fancy handbag, shoes, sunglasses, or simply nail polish.

If you have any questions or need help with your wardrobe, reach out to me directly at Natalia@www.style-and-you.com. I love hearing from you and am always happy to help!

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To Your Style! Xxx

Team at www.style-and-you.com

ABOUT US: Sydney’s leading personal stylist, Natalia Macri (founder of www.Style-And-You.com), with over a decade of experience, knows how to transform your wardrobe and style from drab to fab. Natalia brings 10+ years of practical experience, expertise, and knowledge, along with her passion for delivering style results. Whether it’s a Wardrobe Detox, Personal Shopping, Style Makeover, or other styling services, you can find them HERE.

Style is a tool, and at Style-And-You, we show you how to use it. We specialize in helping people make the right choices for their body type, lifestyle, and personality. But more than anything, we love making you feel and look fantastic!