Long Plus Size Denim Skirts

Best Skirts for Body Types

How many times have you found a skirt you just love on the hanger, but when you step into the dressing room, it does anything but flatter? Learning to dress for your body type can help to end that frustration:

Pear

Pear is the body type where your bottom is heavier than your top and weight collects mostly in your rear, thighs and hips. Most of the time, pear shaped plus sized women have a slimmer waist, narrower shoulders and smaller bust. When shopping for long plus size denim skirts, you may feel like the manufacturers have forgotten that pear shapes exist, but it shouldn't be so because they are one of the most common body types; a long denim skirt is perfect for their body type. Pear shapes should wear:

• Dark colors on the bottom
• Longer shirts and jackets
• Longer skirts
• Solid colors on the bottom

Apple

Apples have a rounder middle where their weight sits and a slimmer bottom half. If apples want to wear long skirts it’s a good idea to layer clothing to deemphasize the midsection. Try wearing a wrap top with your denim skirt to create that V-line that gives the illusion of the hourglass look. As an apple, a tailored classic long blazer or jacket can be layered over a skirt and worn with a knit top. Wear the coat open to highlight that causal layered look. Here are a few more tips of what to wear along with your long denim skirt:

• Wear tops with scooped or V-necklines and sleeve details like: flares, slits, gathers, embroideries and cuffs. Tops ruched up the sides also detract from your midsection.
• Don't tuck your tops in or wear tight knits that cling
• Wearing a short-structured jacket that falls to the top of the hip and buttons below the bustline can also help to create that V-shape look. If you leave your jacket unbuttoned, it works to establish a long, vertical line that breaks up the width of your torso.

Hourglass

The hourglass figure has a larger bust and hips along with a smaller waist, creating luscious curves. When choosing your denim skirt, find one that emphasizes your waist. You can do this by choosing a dark denim and wearing a lighter colored top, with a belt that matches the skirt. Here are a couple more tips to follow:

• Wear belts and other waist definers
• Dress in V-necks and boat neck shirts

Where to Buy Long Plus Size Denim Skirts

• Soft Surroundings – Flared stretch cotton sandblasted denim skirt with contour waistband
• Woman Within - Tab-pocket skirt in a panel design in sizes 14W-38W
• Roman's – 5 pocket, A-line jean skirt
• Love Your Peaches - Plus size denim skirt

Summary

When you shop for a long denim skirt, it's important to note that a few skirt styles look fabulous on plus size women, but there are also a few that really should be avoided depending on your body type. Choose a skirt that is form-fitting in the hips and hangs straight from there to help give you a more proportionate look that doesn't add extra bulk. If you're petite, wearing a long skirt will make you look shorter and should most likely be avoided. Be sure to pick styles that accent your good points and make you feel great.