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There are a few fashion trends I just can’t get on board with. Anything cropped or too tight, especially when made of cheap materials, is a no-go for me. I also shy away from long, tube-like skirts that cling tightly around the middle, culottes that make me feel much older, stilettos that seem determined to trip me up, cold-shoulder tops that remind me of the mutton/lamb dilemma, and high-necked blouses that make me feel like a Victorian-era matron.
The latest trend that doesn’t work for me is the bias-cut skirt. Its diagonal cut clings in all the wrong places, like my stomach and the top part of my butt, giving me a somewhat awkward silhouette. If I sit in a very specific way to hide most of my body, the skirt looks great—really chic and feminine. But the moment I have to do something normal like walking or standing up without awkward posture, it seems to highlight all the wrong areas.
This skirt seems best for those with a straight-up-and-down figure; it’s not fond of curves, at least not mine. Wearing it felt like I’d put together a dress from old curtains and accidentally stitched all the seams wrong. Maybe it’s just paranoia, but it felt like every bump was on display. Not ideal. I would’ve been terrible at hiding anything under it—say goodbye to my dreams of becoming an undercover agent or concealing money on a trip with a bum bag.
Despite its frequent appearance in magazines, the bias-cut skirt just isn’t for me. I crave structure and shape in clothing, or at least clever draping. On the bright side, trying this tricky trend led me to discover Nike Air Force 1s, which made me feel pretty cool (thanks, Rach!). It also confirmed that pale grey looks stunning with pink—so fresh and spring-like!
Topshop has a lot of different bias-cut midi skirts available. While my dream skirt is out of stock, they offer plenty of jewel-toned styles and some pretty lace-trimmed options that would look great on others. My t-shirt is an old one from Milly, and I got the Air Force 1s from Schuh. Full disclosure, I found them stylish, but they didn’t suit my Stan-Smith-shaped feet, so I didn’t keep them.
Winning the fashion game is a work in progress. I’m curious about other people’s trend dilemmas and successes. Has anyone nailed the cropped look or worn a bodysuit without wanting to tear it off in frustration? Maybe that’ll be my next fashion experiment.