What to Wear: Midi Skirt for a First Date
A first date calls for a look that's put-together but not overdone — comfort reads as confidence. Here's how to make a midi skirt work for it — plus a way to actually see it on yourself before you commit.
Getting the silhouette right
For this occasion, look for a hem that hits mid-calf, not ankle, to avoid shortening the leg line. A slight structure (not clingy jersey) holds the shape while walking.
- Heels or a low boot rather than a flat sandal, which can shorten the silhouette
- A belt at the natural waist if the skirt is high-waisted
Color and finishing touches
- Tonal shoes to elongate the leg line
- A fitted top so the volume stays at the hem, not the waist
What the occasion actually needs
A first date is put-together but not overdone — comfort reads as confidence.
- Wear something you've already tested sitting down in for an hour
- Pick shoes you can actually walk in if the date moves locations
See it on you
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