Every business woman should have at least three black skirts in her closet to support her professional wardrobe. Black skirts are timeless and classic pieces that date as far back as anyone can imagine. It is simple yet sophisticated, looks professional and polished and can enhance any outfit from standard to superstar! There are several styles and textures of black skirts and this article is designed for professional women to select and wear the proper skirt for their figure.

Listed below are tips in which professional women can look magnificent in any style of black skirts!

Tall Women

If you are 5’7 and taller, we recommend that you wear skirts that flatter your amazon silhouette and draw attention to your mile long legs. A-line skirts and high waist skirts are great because they elongate the torso and create a fluid image. Skirts can reach slightly past the knee but should not go past the calf for a sophisticated appeal. Skirts can also be a few inches above the knee but not too high in order to present a professional image.

Petite Women

Petite women may have a harder time finding the right length of skirts but recently many retailers and designers have been making clothes specifically for petites. We recommend that petite women shop in stores and sections that cater to petites for more fitting and comfortable clothes and accessories. Petites look best in black skirts which are slightly above the knees. This gives an illusion of height and length. Skirts that are long or past the knees can overwhelm your delicate structure.

Curvy Women

Curvy women should focus on finding black skirts which show their shape and compliment their figure. Skirts should not be too clingy but can be tailored or have a small percentage of spandex for a contoured fit. Curvy women should not try to hide their figure in long or larger skirts but accentuate their body form with pleats, ruffles and asymmetrical designs and cuts. High waisted skirts are also very flattering on curvy women.