Update: since your style should not dependent on short-lived trends, I created a free PDF guide called 7 RULES TO TIMELESS STYLE. Get yours here: www.justineleconte.com/timeless 😘
You are so fun to watch! My favorite skirts are mini skirts or floor length skirts and anything with a high waist. I am a petite rectangle so the mini skirts are great for making me look taller but the maxi skirts are great for comfort and evening summer dates for a flowy and feminine look. Always high waisted for me. It is classic and comfortable and makes me look like I have a narrower waist.
I think you are doing it right already... Your waist and your legs seem to be your favorite parts and you are showing them, so I wouldn't change anything :-)
This is the best suggested video I've had in my feed yet! As an apple shaped person I never knew what kind of skirt to choose and I just don't feel pretty in them so I avoided them. It never occurred to me to look at high waisted skirts! I think a shopping trip is in my future :) Thank you :)
Thank you Justine! I hadn't realized that maxi skirts and floor length skirts were all circle skirts. I'm learning to pattern, so that's good to know! If you haven't before, would you do a video on how height affects print proportion in regards to style types, such as dramatic, town & country, etc.? The small crash course I had in it was informative but not relevant to today as far as fashion and style go. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this! I struggle at the shopping center because I have no idea about how to correctly shop for clothes. You've just become the life saver of a girl who struggles with self image and pretty clothes. God bless you!
I have found a local business that keeps my measurements on file, and makes my skirts to order. Expensive, but worth every penny! Depending on the fabric, I can select a "pencil" skirt (really closer to an A-line) or a "swing" skirt. I wear the pencil skirts just above the knee, and the swing skirts at mid-knee. I am an average height, somewhat over weight woman with nice legs. Skirts are so much more flattering and comfortable to me than pants! I am still wearing skirts that I've owned for 20 years.
I actually really appreciate this. I'm a classical musician and composer, so I have to look nice and conservative, but I still really want to look pretty.
Hello Justine, I love your videos and your channel is my favourite! You discuss great topics in the most detailed and professional way possible. Your channel keeps growing rapidly, keep going!
Full circle, knee lenght/below the knee are my favourite, I have them made in many textiles and colours. I also got petticoat haha. Im an hourglass, tall.
Justine I am 5' 3" in height. Petite size 8 or 10 or 12 some times depending on different designers sizes . Mostly small or medium.I have a hour glass figure. But with a belly which I hide most of the time. Not so very curvy like Kim Kadasian . Since I am short tends to look fat. One thing that I can't seem to do is wear anything with a waist .specially dresses. Or belts. (Unless with jeans)They just don't stay in place. It pushes up. If I am wearing spanxs it's even worse. I feel so frustrated. Shift dresses, dresses without waist sits nicely. There must be so many woman with issues like this. Please address on your future videos issues that woman with belly ,short fat woman Have. Specially woman who have had kids with not very young bodies, who are waiting to hide so many flaws.love all your videos. Would appreciate you doing a few videos for mature woman.
Michelle Ranamukage I have a pear figure at the moment, also very short and I have a very defined waist to hip ratio (6.8 eeek) And what I found works the best is to get a skirt that is not a stretchy material, and has shorts built in. But keep in mind it has to fit your body exactly, so a tailor might be ideal. I have a skirt like this that I bought from china and luckily it fit me perfectly. And it's a mini skirt with ruffles.
Same here 5'3" with a tummy and not excessive curves. I've always had trouble finding flattering looking and sitting dresses and skirts. A line sort of does work best and NO belts. And I'm exactly between petite and standard sizing. 😕
Thank you! I often think discourse around body shapes ignores non-apples with big bellies! It feels like if we have them we should not bother thinking about how to dress nicely. I am an hourglass with a big belly, morphing into apple shape as I age, but not quite there yet.
Michelle Ranamukage Some of, okay many of the prettiest dresses I have seen are in clothing shops for larger size women even short ladies. Find small stores that carry clothes from unknown but brilliant designers in your area. They are budget friendly. I love feminine dresses like these stores carry, but I'm tall and thin and they don't carry them in my size so I made my own. Wish you and the ladies that replied to you the best success in finding the perfect clothes.
That is the length I like but it's very hard to find anywhere. Skirts seem to be super short or floor length now. I'd like to see women's 50's style come back, it was classic.
I am by no means an expert, but I am some what knowledgeable on vintage fashion and sewing. A mid-calf skirt, also known as a "midi skirt" or "tea length," falls any where between an inch or two about the ankle and below the knee. Any shorter and it becomes knee-length, any longer and it becomes a maxi-skirt. Midi skirts are usually very full and are cut as either semi-circle or full-circle. The classic skirts of the 1950's were basically all midi, full-circle skirts. They look best when the sit at the natural waist, and make your waist look small, but the fullness may deter some people as it can accentuate large hips. Many midi skirts, especially those in a vintage style, are meant to be worn with a crinoline or tulle underneath to fill out the skirt, and give it that classic, vintage "poof." However, sometimes midi skirts are cut like pencil skirts, that is, they are essentially elongated pencil skirts. These are known as "wiggle dresses" or "wiggle skirts." For more ideas, I recommend visiting A Vintage Vanity or Cherry Dollface and watching their sewing/vintage fashion videos for more info on midi skirts. Hope this helped! :)
Everything Casey Jones said, with the added point that mid-calf skirts cut your visual leg-line so they will make you look shorter. Works on people who are very tall, otherwise could be pulled off with very high heels, but petite people might want to avoid altogether.
Hey Justine, your videos keep getting better and better! Loved this one! I am petite (5"0) and have always loved midi skirts. Unfortunately they tend to make my legs look even shorter. Going to try wearing this look with a very high waist... we'll see how it goes! 🙄 Thanks again for the tips ❤
I'm 5'7", pear-shaped with slender features. I find I tend to wear a lot of flowy, ankle length skirts. Knee length or just below the knee would probably look good on me, except I find that they are just that tiny bit too short on me once I sit down and I like to move around a lot when sitting. Also I live in a pretty hot area, so I don't want to add a layer of leggings just to make an outfit more modest.
My favorite skirt that I ever owned was a mid-thigh pencil skirt with a circle skirt attached as a hem ruffle. I always felt like a million bucks wearing it!
How about with a 4'9 height and a inverted body shape. My thigh and legs are big. Can you give me some idea on what appropriate shirt should I ware? Thank you so much. Thank you for all your fashion tips. You are amazing teacher. 🙏
I find this to be quite accurate. Im a pear so I wear a lot of a line skirts, I however also dont mindt wearing a pencil skirt. Im a slim pear, so I dont think it looks to bad
I'm binge watching your videos :D I'm petite and pear shaped (Beyonce shaped more like) I like full circle skirt that come kissing my ankle though (or slightly higher) due to cultural reasons (can't waltz around in public with shorter/tighter skirt without getting publicly lynched sadly). But love your video on this topic :)
Thank you! I just adore your channel. I would love some day to put my creative side in practice. I have many ideas in clothing area but I totally lack painting skills. Do you have some advices for improving? Love you! :X
Thanks Justine! What do you think about maxi skirts/dresses on petite thin girls? I haven't tried one because I guess it would look huge on me (if I could find one that doesn't rub the floor lol)... But then you mentioned J-Lo... So I'm not sure anymore! I think they look extraordinary on tall girls :) I wish I could wear one
I think a maxi dress with less "flowy" (like a jersey one, which then can stretch when you walk) can look fabulous also on petite ladies! Also, I'd go for solid colors rather than patterns - just a feeling but it is a matter of personal taste, I believe.
Kim Brasseur I am both petite and thin as well, and all of my most flattering skirts are maxi to floor length :) I've found they actually elongate my my silhouette when the skirt is in a slimmer cut and a movement-friendly fabric. The stretchy jersey Justine mentioned works well, as do wrap skirts. And you may find that what's intended as an ankle length skirt on an average height person gives you the right length if you're willing to wear a little heel (so the skirt ends up being floor-length on you).
also dont forget! if you want to wear a particular skirt for the Look of it but are worried about what you're "allowed" to wear based on your body type,, dont fret!! these arent laws they're guidelines and you can break them however you want whenever you want. fashion is yours to play with and you can create your own style that adheres to or breaks as many of these rules as you want!
Don't forget that ankle length or floor length skirts mean that you're not required to wear nylons, even for formal events! Since I hate nylons they're my go to optionif I want to be classy, but still comfortable.
We had a school uniform for medical school, and women were required to wear a skirt (pants for men only). We were given a leaflet with a sketch and short description of the uniform, which we could take to any tailor/seamstress to have made. The skirt was described as below-the-knee A-line, but a lot of women got pencil-cut skirts anyway, bec it looks sexier. They regretted it, of course, because of the so many stairs we had to climb up and down all day, because patients had priority in the few elevators that were available. We even had to do our earthquake drill wearing the normal uniform, carrying pretend-victims down 4 flights of stairs, lol.
Do you have any tips for preventing tight fitted skirts from riding up? I have big hips and a small waist and I find that even knee length skirts ride up uncomfortably high all the time! It is not that the skirts are too small and I have the same problem with tight dresses, any ideas?
For comfort and style, bring back the cullottes. More than just wide leg pants (IMO) made correctly, they give the appearance of a skirt while maintaining the comfort of trousers. They may herald back to when women first began to ride horses astride as opposed to using a side saddle. Anything resembling men's breeches at that time would never have been worn by women. Most today are below the knee length but can be of any length.
I really struggle with having a small waist and large hips and love handkes which makes high waisted aline skirts 'bulge' at just under the waistband where the fabric has to extend out onto my hips. I'm petite and pair shaped so realllllllly struggle with this 😔 what would you recommend?
I’m a short (5’4”) plus size lady. And I’ve never liked skirts on me. Dresses yes, skirts no. I feel they accentuate my butt which doesn’t need to be highlighted. I’m a curvy plus size with a waist. Slightly more pear than hourglass but I have a full bust. What is the best skirt for me.
So i have got a question. I am 16 and I have goth an hourglass figure and really long legs. My problem with skirts is that if I want them high enough to be in the right place of my waist but then most skirts for girls around my age are getting to short when it gets to the leg length. What can I do about this problem? I hope someone can help me😅❣
Probably you knew you had something good to say that you wanted us to listen . Maybe most RUclipsrs know there's nothing worth listening in videos anyway😂
I have two "pencil shaped" skirts which are in stretchy fabric (one knitted, one jersey). Not as classy as the original but they do give a bit of both; the shape, but not the problem.
Yes, but I also hate that I (technically) can't wear a skirt to work. It's like pants, mini-skirt, or bust. I find this interesting because I wear skirts all the time as a 5'0 super-skinny pear. I tend to like the mermaid skirts with the high waist that flare mid to low thigh but land at the knee. I just think (for my body type) a super-snatched waist and above the knee is all (I) really have to abide by.
I like that your videos are precise and informative, with no rambling! Many youtubers spend the first 4 minutes speaking without purpose. Your videos are structured like a french essay ;) !
Merci Justine, you are an amazing communicator and so knowledgeable. I learn so much from your videos, you have such a great way of getting information across in a very clear, precise and informative way. Bxx
hey i just wanna say that not only are your videos well written and informative, but i appreciate how you talk about "dressing for your body shape" in a way that's totally non-judgemental and open!!! keep up the great work ☺
I was pregnant in 1969--70. "Tent" dresses were the rage so I was lucky because I was able to buy fashionable ones that weren't specifically maternity. In fact, I had a couple from before.
I wish that mini trend would finally end. In stores almost all skirts and dresses are mini, but rest are maxi. Almost nothing in middle around knee length. If there are knee length then for some reason they are much more expensive and mostly meant for older woman. Here on streets I see most woman and girls wearing knee length, but mini are left only for few rare exception events. Why popular designers don't care about what most woman are looking for. I guess woman need to start sew them self to get some skirt and dress in length they need. At least if skirts would be longer, then its simple to shorten them to mini, but can't make from mini midi. Same goes with skinny jean trend, they are everywhere. When some brand release their new jean styles and say there is choice I laugh, because they all are same, they all are skinny :) My rant is over. Thank you for video!
I'm friends with DIY and sometimes I don't mind to sew something :) I prefer to purchase already made clothing, because then I can try it on and see do I want that final result. When sewing can't always predict how it will look when done. But I wonder why shops are full with mini if in streets, jobs, schools, party I see almost everyone wearing midi, sometimes maxi. Mini I see so rarely.
I am going to school to become a teacher and I love wearing skirts but obviously can't wear a mini skirt to school! So I love the knee length high waisted skirts which are impossible to find in stores! So I shop at resale stores because I can find a lot of high waisted things (since it was such a trend in the 70s and lots of high waisted pants in the 80s and 90s) and then I hem my own skirts since I am petite! :) Just a thought! Another bonus is that you will never run in to another girl wearing the same outfit as you ;)
I love skirts that are about half down the tighs or a little longer than that, but most skirts I find are definetely shorter than that... I like skinny jeans though, so personally I can't complain
As a petite woman who has broad shoulders and a tummy, it will have to be the high-waisted semi-circle skirts with a yoke as a waistband... and always ending above the knee. Those are the best! Thanks for your lovely videos, Justine!
I'm super petite (4 foot 9) and I've found the best style for me is a low cut or bardot style top paired with a circle skirt that hits just about on or above my waist that goes to about mid calf. Very flattering on me. Either that or a loose blouse and a pencil skirt
Love your videos! Even though I'm short (5'), I prefer maxi skirts because I like hiding myself, and I love feeling them swirling around my legs. Plus I never have to worry about accidentally showing the world my undies lol
Skirts were not really my thing because i thought they didn't suit me. But now i undstand why. Btw what height would u be considered tall and what height is petite?
Hi Justine. Thank you for this topic. I wish to focus on the word: silhouette. As the drawings are done face on, it sadly does not capture the body shape that has a "belly projection". I suffer from this. Normally I live in trousers, and recently I found it very useful that side seam zipper trouser choices with Lycra material are available. This resolves the "pregnant appearance" somewhat. But when it comes to skirts, apart from holding breath in, (trust me it does not last very long!!!!) and undoing the zippers whilst driving and making 4 -5 times mistake of getting out of the car, having forgotten that the zipper is undone (widely embarrassing for me and shocking to many other spectators), I wonder if you could capture body shape and skirt choice from a side on drawing perspective as well. Many thanks. Bahar (sweet tooth is my middle name!)
ZBE my figure is like what you describe. Hourglass from the front, a little startling in silhouette. I do well with a high waisted A-line skirt or empire waisted a-line dress. Pencil skirts are a disaster, no redemption for them. Maxi skirts really depend on the cut and material- flowy works, especially with a high waist and a snug top, but a clingy, jersey knit is (for me) only OK as pajamas, when no one is around! Good luck!
Oh wow, same here! I look 'normal' from the front but I hate looking at my side profile in the mirror! If I could selectively eliminate the pudge on my stomach area, I would feel much more confident in crop tops, etc. There's always a trade off I suppose. Was a skinny girl once upon a time. Didn't have much going on in the chest area in high school. Now I'm an adult and that's changed, but I want my flat tummy back 😂
I'm a pear with a bit of a belly lol. Cannot wear pencil skirts. Try a-line skirts :) one that fits well will glide over your hips and hide your tummy. Pleats or skirts with a pattern help. Good luck!
I adore your videos. You talk about clothes and body types in such a not-superficial/idiotic/bimbo/peroxyided/materialistic ways that I can actually learn about clothing without the anxiety to fit clothes that only make my unconfortable. I have quite a nice body shape but I don't fit standard sizes in my country ( very big boobs for a rather normal chest, tiny waist and slim long legs but with annoying "love handles"), so every now and then I saw my own dresses or modify the pieces I buy. I'm an economist which means I really know little about fabrics, measurements, etc. Thank god I found you! I would like you tu know how much of a relief you've been to me. So far I've donated clothes that just wouldn't work for me and when I go shopping at least I have a clue what I'm looking for and what's a waste of money. THAN YOU!!!
@@allyrome7147 on another youtube video, another stylist said skirts for hourglass need to be just below knee or ankle length and balance fullness. If it is slim on bottom, it needs to be slim on top. If it is fuller on bottom, fuller on top. Hope that helps.
I love how straight-forward and informative you are. You've taken the mystery out of learning how to find one's personal style and what to look for to accentuate our own assets and minimize our flaws. It's very freeing. Thanks.
Update: since your style should not dependent on short-lived trends, I created a free PDF guide called 7 RULES TO TIMELESS STYLE. Get yours here: www.justineleconte.com/timeless 😘
i trust her with my life
My fashion life...
same
Muy
Yes. Hahaha
Me too
All I care about is whether a skirt has pockets!
Liz Claiborne put pockets in all her clothes. When she died, the trend died with her. Women need pockets!
When I find a great dress or skirt with pockets, I automatically buy it
Now u talking
And yet the skirts with pockets are so
hard to find!
my school uniform's skirt has pocket and I'm
✨ _blessed_ ✨
You are so fun to watch! My favorite skirts are mini skirts or floor length skirts and anything with a high waist. I am a petite rectangle so the mini skirts are great for making me look taller but the maxi skirts are great for comfort and evening summer dates for a flowy and feminine look. Always high waisted for me. It is classic and comfortable and makes me look like I have a narrower waist.
Thanks for the detailed videos , you are awesome at it.more power to you.
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I think you are doing it right already... Your waist and your legs seem to be your favorite parts and you are showing them, so I wouldn't change anything :-)
Thank you. It took me a month to find the body type skirt fit info you posted. Thank you!
This is the best suggested video I've had in my feed yet! As an apple shaped person I never knew what kind of skirt to choose and I just don't feel pretty in them so I avoided them. It never occurred to me to look at high waisted skirts! I think a shopping trip is in my future :) Thank you :)
+Darcia I am glad it helped! 😃
I found this very helpful. As a larger lady I have been avoiding skirts & dresses in the past. Not now.
Thank you Justine! I hadn't realized that maxi skirts and floor length skirts were all circle skirts. I'm learning to pattern, so that's good to know!
If you haven't before, would you do a video on how height affects print proportion in regards to style types, such as dramatic, town & country, etc.? The small crash course I had in it was informative but not relevant to today as far as fashion and style go. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this! I struggle at the shopping center because I have no idea about how to correctly shop for clothes. You've just become the life saver of a girl who struggles with self image and pretty clothes. God bless you!
I have found a local business that keeps my measurements on file, and makes my skirts to order. Expensive, but worth every penny! Depending on the fabric, I can select a "pencil" skirt (really closer to an A-line) or a "swing" skirt. I wear the pencil skirts just above the knee, and the swing skirts at mid-knee. I am an average height, somewhat over weight woman with nice legs. Skirts are so much more flattering and comfortable to me than pants! I am still wearing skirts that I've owned for 20 years.
I applaud all your uploads, Justine. Thank you! Mairi x
thank you!
Very clear descriptions! Thank you Justine!
+Becky Underwood 🤗😘
would love to see a video on what tops to wear with skirt types and material
I actually really appreciate this. I'm a classical musician and composer, so I have to look nice and conservative, but I still really want to look pretty.
Great information for summer ! Thank you!
Hello Justine, I love your videos and your channel is my favourite! You discuss great topics in the most detailed and professional way possible. Your channel keeps growing rapidly, keep going!
Full circle, knee lenght/below the knee are my favourite, I have them made in many textiles and colours. I also got petticoat haha. Im an hourglass, tall.
You deserve a million followers
Justine I am 5' 3" in height. Petite size 8 or 10 or 12 some times depending on different designers sizes . Mostly small or medium.I have a hour glass figure. But with a belly which I hide most of the time. Not so very curvy like Kim Kadasian . Since I am short tends to look fat. One thing that I can't seem to do is wear anything with a waist .specially dresses. Or belts. (Unless with jeans)They just don't stay in place. It pushes up. If I am wearing spanxs it's even worse. I feel so frustrated. Shift dresses, dresses without waist sits nicely. There must be so many woman with issues like this. Please address on your future videos issues that woman with belly ,short fat woman Have. Specially woman who have had kids with not very young bodies, who are waiting to hide so many flaws.love all your videos. Would appreciate you doing a few videos for mature woman.
Michelle Ranamukage I have a pear figure at the moment, also very short and I have a very defined waist to hip ratio (6.8 eeek) And what I found works the best is to get a skirt that is not a stretchy material, and has shorts built in. But keep in mind it has to fit your body exactly, so a tailor might be ideal. I have a skirt like this that I bought from china and luckily it fit me perfectly. And it's a mini skirt with ruffles.
Why not get a piece of clothing tailored to fit you? If you can’t find anything that fits then this seems to be the most practical
solution
Same here 5'3" with a tummy and not excessive curves. I've always had trouble finding flattering looking and sitting dresses and skirts. A line sort of does work best and NO belts. And I'm exactly between petite and standard sizing. 😕
Thank you! I often think discourse around body shapes ignores non-apples with big bellies! It feels like if we have them we should not bother thinking about how to dress nicely.
I am an hourglass with a big belly, morphing into apple shape as I age, but not quite there yet.
Michelle Ranamukage Some of, okay many of the prettiest dresses I have seen are in clothing shops for larger size women even short ladies. Find small stores that carry clothes from unknown but brilliant designers in your area. They are budget friendly. I love feminine dresses like these stores carry, but I'm tall and thin and they don't carry them in my size so I made my own. Wish you and the ladies that replied to you the best success in finding the perfect clothes.
i knew I was right with the short skirts and petite bodies, they're great !
idk with petite bodies is either a miniskirt or a maxi skirt...
I'm a bit confused at this point... What about the mid-calf length?
That is the length I like but it's very hard to find anywhere. Skirts seem to be super short or floor length now. I'd like to see women's 50's style come back, it was classic.
I am by no means an expert, but I am some what knowledgeable on vintage fashion and sewing. A mid-calf skirt, also known as a "midi skirt" or "tea length," falls any where between an inch or two about the ankle and below the knee. Any shorter and it becomes knee-length, any longer and it becomes a maxi-skirt. Midi skirts are usually very full and are cut as either semi-circle or full-circle. The classic skirts of the 1950's were basically all midi, full-circle skirts. They look best when the sit at the natural waist, and make your waist look small, but the fullness may deter some people as it can accentuate large hips. Many midi skirts, especially those in a vintage style, are meant to be worn with a crinoline or tulle underneath to fill out the skirt, and give it that classic, vintage "poof." However, sometimes midi skirts are cut like pencil skirts, that is, they are essentially elongated pencil skirts. These are known as "wiggle dresses" or "wiggle skirts." For more ideas, I recommend visiting A Vintage Vanity or Cherry Dollface and watching their sewing/vintage fashion videos for more info on midi skirts. Hope this helped! :)
Everything Casey Jones said, with the added point that mid-calf skirts cut your visual leg-line so they will make you look shorter. Works on people who are very tall, otherwise could be pulled off with very high heels, but petite people might want to avoid altogether.
Blue Owl Look at midi skirts or get regular skirts in the long size.
Hey Justine, your videos keep getting better and better! Loved this one! I am petite (5"0) and have always loved midi skirts. Unfortunately they tend to make my legs look even shorter. Going to try wearing this look with a very high waist... we'll see how it goes! 🙄 Thanks again for the tips ❤
I'm 5'7", pear-shaped with slender features. I find I tend to wear a lot of flowy, ankle length skirts. Knee length or just below the knee would probably look good on me, except I find that they are just that tiny bit too short on me once I sit down and I like to move around a lot when sitting. Also I live in a pretty hot area, so I don't want to add a layer of leggings just to make an outfit more modest.
My favorite skirt that I ever owned was a mid-thigh pencil skirt with a circle skirt attached as a hem ruffle. I always felt like a million bucks wearing it!
Love your teachings Justine! You are wonderful!💖🤗
J'adore!! Love your videos and energy so much! D'une Francaise a une autre. Bises!
I always look forward to your videos.
How about with a 4'9 height and a inverted body shape. My thigh and legs are big. Can you give me some idea on what appropriate shirt should I ware? Thank you so much. Thank you for all your fashion tips. You are amazing teacher. 🙏
I find this to be quite accurate. Im a pear so I wear a lot of a line skirts, I however also dont mindt wearing a pencil skirt. Im a slim pear, so I dont think it looks to bad
i love listening to you talk, you could literally talk shit to me and i would still be amused
Can you make a 'which handbag for which body type video'
Could you do a skirt advice video for chubby women or women who are heavier and have thicker calves? You are amazing btw!
I'm binge watching your videos :D I'm petite and pear shaped (Beyonce shaped more like) I like full circle skirt that come kissing my ankle though (or slightly higher) due to cultural reasons (can't waltz around in public with shorter/tighter skirt without getting publicly lynched sadly). But love your video on this topic :)
Thank you! I just adore your channel. I would love some day to put my creative side in practice. I have many ideas in clothing area but I totally lack painting skills. Do you have some advices for improving? Love you! :X
Thanks Justine! What do you think about maxi skirts/dresses on petite thin girls? I haven't tried one because I guess it would look huge on me (if I could find one that doesn't rub the floor lol)... But then you mentioned J-Lo... So I'm not sure anymore! I think they look extraordinary on tall girls :) I wish I could wear one
I think a maxi dress with less "flowy" (like a jersey one, which then can stretch when you walk) can look fabulous also on petite ladies! Also, I'd go for solid colors rather than patterns - just a feeling but it is a matter of personal taste, I believe.
Thank you so much!
Kim Brasseur I am both petite and thin as well, and all of my most flattering skirts are maxi to floor length :) I've found they actually elongate my my silhouette when the skirt is in a slimmer cut and a movement-friendly fabric. The stretchy jersey Justine mentioned works well, as do wrap skirts. And you may find that what's intended as an ankle length skirt on an average height person gives you the right length if you're willing to wear a little heel (so the skirt ends up being floor-length on you).
Thank you so much for doing these videos....so helpful!
So educational!
you are awesome. This is so useful, thank you.
thanks!
Amazing video!! Thank you very much, I learned a lot!!
Hi Justine! What length skirt should a petite wear besides a mini? I like my legs but I didn’t even feel comfortable wearing a mini in my 20s. Thanks!
also dont forget! if you want to wear a particular skirt for the Look of it but are worried about what you're "allowed" to wear based on your body type,, dont fret!! these arent laws they're guidelines and you can break them however you want whenever you want. fashion is yours to play with and you can create your own style that adheres to or breaks as many of these rules as you want!
+Kit Spencer definitely!
U r doing a superb job at ur channel... amazing. .
+Yogita Joshi thank youuu 💛
Don't forget that ankle length or floor length skirts mean that you're not required to wear nylons, even for formal events! Since I hate nylons they're my go to optionif I want to be classy, but still comfortable.
+Julia Mavroidi true! 👍😊
great content! congrats!
she's so cute.
Thank-you! So many people tried to tell me your waist is where your hips are and I knew they were wrong!!! haha
+Claire yes, very wrong!...
+Claire yes, very wrong!...
We had a school uniform for medical school, and women were required to wear a skirt (pants for men only). We were given a leaflet with a sketch and short description of the uniform, which we could take to any tailor/seamstress to have made. The skirt was described as below-the-knee A-line, but a lot of women got pencil-cut skirts anyway, bec it looks sexier. They regretted it, of course, because of the so many stairs we had to climb up and down all day, because patients had priority in the few elevators that were available. We even had to do our earthquake drill wearing the normal uniform, carrying pretend-victims down 4 flights of stairs, lol.
i love your job ♥️ bravo
can you write a book already? an e-book would be great!
Do you have any tips for preventing tight fitted skirts from riding up? I have big hips and a small waist and I find that even knee length skirts ride up uncomfortably high all the time! It is not that the skirts are too small and I have the same problem with tight dresses, any ideas?
"It's not a skirt, it's a belt." LOL!
I am petite and love a mid-calf length narrow (straight) skirt. Hi from Kathy B.
Hi Justine, can you please advice how to style a body shape of a longer torso and shorter legs , thank you very much.
ZARINA empire waist
For comfort and style, bring back the cullottes. More than just wide leg pants (IMO) made correctly, they give the appearance of a skirt while maintaining the comfort of trousers. They may herald back to when women first began to ride horses astride as opposed to using a side saddle. Anything resembling men's breeches at that time would never have been worn by women. Most today are below the knee length but can be of any length.
wow...this is so informative...love it...
thanks!
I am sorry, what type skirt to wear for Merlin Monro type? As pencil or not?Or with ruffles?I don t like long skirts
Thank you so much, this is very helpfull!
Thank you for this great video, now I learned something new! :D :D :D
I really struggle with having a small waist and large hips and love handkes which makes high waisted aline skirts 'bulge' at just under the waistband where the fabric has to extend out onto my hips. I'm petite and pair shaped so realllllllly struggle with this 😔 what would you recommend?
2:19 ayy, I just bought that skirt a few months ago
I'd like to wear skirt at winter season. Could you recommend some type of fabrics?
+Algi Meneses tweet, wool plaids, corduroy are typical winter fabrics 😊
I’m a short (5’4”) plus size lady. And I’ve never liked skirts on me. Dresses yes, skirts no. I feel they accentuate my butt which doesn’t need to be highlighted. I’m a curvy plus size with a waist. Slightly more pear than hourglass but I have a full bust. What is the best skirt for me.
What type of skirts shud I prefer..heavy bust 5ft height healthy body
What about asymmetrical hem-lines?
So i have got a question. I am 16 and I have goth an hourglass figure and really long legs. My problem with skirts is that if I want them high enough to be in the right place of my waist but then most skirts for girls around my age are getting to short when it gets to the leg length. What can I do about this problem? I hope someone can help me😅❣
I subscribed. 😊
What skirt is good if your tummy is not flat and you are only 5 feet 4 inches? avg size body but not sure how to minimize the middle in a skirt.
In Russia the part of the skirt that you call yoke is called a french word "kokette" :)
Ohhh I didn't know, fun fact 😅
Hi Justice, i use hijab and i have hourglass Body and short torso, Any tips for me if i want wear Empire waist long skirt?
I just realised that I like your video the most because it had no background music. It helps me concentrate on what you're saying. Thank you.
Probably you knew you had something good to say that you wanted us to listen . Maybe most RUclipsrs know there's nothing worth listening in videos anyway😂
i was wondering y i wasnt pissed off lol
"Not great to run after the bus. It's a lifestyle choice guys"
😂😂😂😂😂😂
+Sara Benedet seen in several capital cities, true story 😉
Hahaha. It's why I don't wear pencil skirts. So accurate! I was very happy when a-line skirts got popular instead.
I have two "pencil shaped" skirts which are in stretchy fabric (one knitted, one jersey). Not as classy as the original but they do give a bit of both; the shape, but not the problem.
Also, it's a pain in the ass to go up stairs hahaha! :D
I read this comment right as she said it in the video lmao
not a skirt, it is a belt lol
+fangz da hehehe 😁
Fangz Sage funny
After that line, I paused the video so that I could laugh and not miss a detail on the video... Also, to find this comment. 😂
This girl is the Wayne goss of fashion
+Maria Karageorge I take that as a huge compliment!
Maria Karageorge I also like Wayne Goss. Two of them are my favorite
Maria Karageorge Both very intelligent and classy people
Never knew this Queenslander was such a style guru: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Goss
Omg true :
"shorter women who feel they are already not taken seriously" GIRL yes. I hate being patronized for my height
So true, 4'11 girl here
Yes, but I also hate that I (technically) can't wear a skirt to work. It's like pants, mini-skirt, or bust. I find this interesting because I wear skirts all the time as a 5'0 super-skinny pear. I tend to like the mermaid skirts with the high waist that flare mid to low thigh but land at the knee. I just think (for my body type) a super-snatched waist and above the knee is all (I) really have to abide by.
Yes I am 4'10 and I haven't worn skirts in years purely because people think I am younger wearing them.
I like that your videos are precise and informative, with no rambling! Many youtubers spend the first 4 minutes speaking without purpose. Your videos are structured like a french essay ;) !
hahaha funny you say that, I actually love dissertations and structured discussions ;-D
I can tell haha
Merci Justine, you are an amazing communicator and so knowledgeable. I learn so much from your videos, you have such a great way of getting information across in a very clear, precise and informative way. Bxx
thank you, thank you!!!
Justine... so easy to watch, no crappy background music, gets straight to the point, and has visuals to help so it’s not just words
my favorite is the pencil but...only with heels. Idea for a new video, what shoes/boots to pair with what skirts? ;-)
hey i just wanna say that not only are your videos well written and informative, but i appreciate how you talk about "dressing for your body shape" in a way that's totally non-judgemental and open!!! keep up the great work ☺
Please do a fashion tips on pregnant women.
Fashion industry almost forgot this. Pregnancy must be a part of women's fashion...
I was pregnant in 1969--70. "Tent" dresses were the rage so I was lucky because I was able to buy fashionable ones that weren't specifically maternity. In fact, I had a couple from before.
I wish that mini trend would finally end. In stores almost all skirts and dresses are mini, but rest are maxi. Almost nothing in middle around knee length. If there are knee length then for some reason they are much more expensive and mostly meant for older woman. Here on streets I see most woman and girls wearing knee length, but mini are left only for few rare exception events. Why popular designers don't care about what most woman are looking for. I guess woman need to start sew them self to get some skirt and dress in length they need. At least if skirts would be longer, then its simple to shorten them to mini, but can't make from mini midi. Same goes with skinny jean trend, they are everywhere. When some brand release their new jean styles and say there is choice I laugh, because they all are same, they all are skinny :) My rant is over. Thank you for video!
Ilze L Well, skirts are ridiculously easy to sew...no complicated patterns, easy to fit, don't need much fabric...why not give it a try?
I'm friends with DIY and sometimes I don't mind to sew something :) I prefer to purchase already made clothing, because then I can try it on and see do I want that final result. When sewing can't always predict how it will look when done. But I wonder why shops are full with mini if in streets, jobs, schools, party I see almost everyone wearing midi, sometimes maxi. Mini I see so rarely.
I am going to school to become a teacher and I love wearing skirts but obviously can't wear a mini skirt to school! So I love the knee length high waisted skirts which are impossible to find in stores! So I shop at resale stores because I can find a lot of high waisted things (since it was such a trend in the 70s and lots of high waisted pants in the 80s and 90s) and then I hem my own skirts since I am petite! :) Just a thought! Another bonus is that you will never run in to another girl wearing the same outfit as you ;)
Mini skirts will never die, 60's fashion forever.
I love skirts that are about half down the tighs or a little longer than that, but most skirts I find are definetely shorter than that... I like skinny jeans though, so personally I can't complain
I finally understand where I've been going wrong! Thank you so much, Justine! You're a gift on RUclips :)
glad it helped! Thanks!
This video is to get you summer-ready ;-) Which shape of skirt is your favorite?
As a petite woman who has broad shoulders and a tummy, it will have to be the high-waisted semi-circle skirts with a yoke as a waistband... and always ending above the knee. Those are the best! Thanks for your lovely videos, Justine!
Denim pencil skirts are my favourite. I get to show off my waist and hips, it doesn't get blown up in the wind, and the denim keeps the look casual.
I'm super petite (4 foot 9) and I've found the best style for me is a low cut or bardot style top paired with a circle skirt that hits just about on or above my waist that goes to about mid calf. Very flattering on me. Either that or a loose blouse and a pencil skirt
I repurpose ALL my old jeans into denim pencil skirts!
Love your videos! Even though I'm short (5'), I prefer maxi skirts because I like hiding myself, and I love feeling them swirling around my legs. Plus I never have to worry about accidentally showing the world my undies lol
I love your way. I am always in a good mood after watching your video. Keep them coming please
ok ok :-D
this vido was helpful . can you plz make a video on outfits for short girls
I did a video on dressing for petite body types, have you seen it?
Justine Leconte officiel thankyou im going to watch it😘😍😍😘😘😘
yes that would be great ^-^
Skirts were not really my thing because i thought they didn't suit me. But now i undstand why. Btw what height would u be considered tall and what height is petite?
under 5ft4 (162cm) is petite, officially. And tall starts at 5ft8. I am 5ft11, for example.
i'm sure that's just a guide though? i'm 5'6.5 -but my legs are shorter and my torso longer. so some stores, i have to wear petite pants.
TheLaydewlf I have the opposite problem I am 5'7 but my legs are long while my torso is extremely short
Justine Leconte officiel OMG, 162? I'm 148 cm tall! I must be child sized 😭
Justine Leconte officiel wow thats tall!
I discovered your channel just this Friday and cannot believe how much I missed. But I absolutely love your channel! xoxo
good, thanks to RUclips for recommending my channel to you!! ;-)
Yes! Thank you, RUclips :)
WickedStarfish I feel the same way, two months later! Haha
Hi Justine. Thank you for this topic. I wish to focus on the word: silhouette. As the drawings are done face on, it sadly does not capture the body shape that has a "belly projection". I suffer from this. Normally I live in trousers, and recently I found it very useful that side seam zipper trouser choices with Lycra material are available. This resolves the "pregnant appearance" somewhat. But when it comes to skirts, apart from holding breath in, (trust me it does not last very long!!!!) and undoing the zippers whilst driving and making 4 -5 times mistake of getting out of the car, having forgotten that the zipper is undone (widely embarrassing for me and shocking to many other spectators), I wonder if you could capture body shape and skirt choice from a side on drawing perspective as well. Many thanks. Bahar (sweet tooth is my middle name!)
ZBE my figure is like what you describe. Hourglass from the front, a little startling in silhouette. I do well with a high waisted A-line skirt or empire waisted a-line dress. Pencil skirts are a disaster, no redemption for them. Maxi skirts really depend on the cut and material- flowy works, especially with a high waist and a snug top, but a clingy, jersey knit is (for me) only OK as pajamas, when no one is around! Good luck!
Oh wow, same here! I look 'normal' from the front but I hate looking at my side profile in the mirror! If I could selectively eliminate the pudge on my stomach area, I would feel much more confident in crop tops, etc. There's always a trade off I suppose. Was a skinny girl once upon a time. Didn't have much going on in the chest area in high school. Now I'm an adult and that's changed, but I want my flat tummy back 😂
ZBE I have the same problem. Avoid anything that is gathered at the waist. Pleated skirts are good only if they are stitched down at the waist.
I'm a pear with a bit of a belly lol. Cannot wear pencil skirts. Try a-line skirts :) one that fits well will glide over your hips and hide your tummy. Pleats or skirts with a pattern help. Good luck!
Side zippers and a flat waist band are so flattering. The gap made trousers like that 20 years ago a d then stopped. I wish they would return!
I adore your videos. You talk about clothes and body types in such a not-superficial/idiotic/bimbo/peroxyided/materialistic ways that I can actually learn about clothing without the anxiety to fit clothes that only make my unconfortable.
I have quite a nice body shape but I don't fit standard sizes in my country ( very big boobs for a rather normal chest, tiny waist and slim long legs but with annoying "love handles"), so every now and then I saw my own dresses or modify the pieces I buy.
I'm an economist which means I really know little about fabrics, measurements, etc.
Thank god I found you! I would like you tu know how much of a relief you've been to me.
So far I've donated clothes that just wouldn't work for me and when I go shopping at least I have a clue what I'm looking for and what's a waste of money. THAN YOU!!!
+farolitodepapel thanks for taking the time & for the great feedback you wrote 💛
Nice video! Keep it up!
Can you maybe do something on pinafore-dresses, dungarees, overalls and the like?
finally!!! thank you very much Justine!!! you have helped me a lot understanding how to get derssed!! because i am a petite apple!! Big problem:-P
you'll be fine! I am glad my videos are helpful! :-)
Another great video Justine! I love how you explain everything and your drawing was a great idea!
thanks so much for the tips, you are soo wonderful!!
I'm 5'3" with an hour glass figure and a short waist. I'm stumped at what my best skirt length and fullness would be.
Same but I’m 5’4” I’m also waiting for an answer
@@allyrome7147 on another youtube video, another stylist said skirts for hourglass need to be just below knee or ankle length and balance fullness. If it is slim on bottom, it needs to be slim on top. If it is fuller on bottom, fuller on top. Hope that helps.
From this I've identified A line skirts would work best for me :)
good 👍🏼 👍🏼 👍🏼
Emmy M A lines and bias cut skirts are so flattering!
I enjoyed your video :)
Thank you for this video! I'm apple shaped, and I have a really hard time finding skirts that don't make me feel like a potato
I love how straight-forward and informative you are. You've taken the mystery out of learning how to find one's personal style and what to look for to accentuate our own assets and minimize our flaws. It's very freeing. Thanks.