Spring 2014 Trends to Rock – The Midi Skirt | Awed by Monica

Welcome to the second edition of the Spring Must Haves for 2014 by Monica Awe-Etuk of Awed by Monica. For the next 5 weeks we will highlight what I consider some of the most important trends, and how you can make them your own by incorporating them into your everyday lives.

Last week we took a dive into a colour splash highlighting Spring 2014′s colour trends to have . Today we are tackling one of fashions icons – The Midi Skirt.

Enjoy.

Second Edition: The Midi Skirt
This silhouette is definitely here to stay, and with the new season brings new fabrics such as; tulle, lace, jacquard, floral prints etc. The silhouette of the midi skirt gained fame in the 1940s and has remained a must duplicate look for almost 20 years. In the 70s Fairchild Publications - head and chief editor of Women’s Wear Daily, declared the midi as the must have item.

In rebellion of this decree on women during a time of freedom and peace, the style was boycotted. In 2011 the trend resurfaced. Designers highlighted the elegance and sophistication of the skirt, by making it modern and pairing it with total opposites. The midi skirt has reclaimed its place once again as a fashion and style must have, hence why every major retailer now carrys the skirt in one form or the other.

What is considered a Midi Skirt
What makes a skirt a midi is length. It can be flared or fitted it really doesn’t matter; length is truly the determining factor. A midi skirt is one that runs below the knee to mid-calf. It is usually made with a higher waist line and compliments almost all body types and that is why it is such a popular trend.

The fitted version is very sexy and sensual as it highlights the female figure. The fitted version looks amazing on almost every woman, delivering the sexy. The flared version is girly and is usually made in fabric that has more body or layers, like tulle and taffeta. The mermaid silhouette combines fit and flare; this skirt is fitted at the top and flared at the bottom, creating the ultimate juxtaposition of sexy and youthful.

The Fitted Midi Skirt

I paired an old causal sweater with a fitted midi skirt. A fitted midi skirt can make any outfit sexy and sophisticated!

Beyonce is stunning in this extremely sexy crop top, with a touch of class with her midi skirt.

Naya Rivera‘s fitted peplum midi skirt is the epitome of class.

And werk it! Joan Smalls is stunning on the Versace runway!

Full & Flared Midi Skirt
Ranti from Ranit-in-Review’s, midi skirt is absolutely stunning, we love flowers for spring!

Nefisimi of the Skinny Hipster looks adorable in this Ankara flared midi skirt.

Blair from the Atlantic Pacific Blog, always looks uber stylish and this florescent yellow is no exception.

Kela from Kelaskoset.com took her skirt for a little Goth tour with this very stylish ensemble.

The Mermaid Mini Skirt
I am not the hippest girl on the block, however this skirt is perfect for creating a curvier silhouette.

See this fab monochromatic outfit featuring a mermaid midi on Hallie from Hallie Daily.

Even a T-shirt cannot make this super classy skirt causal. Stella Uzo of Jadore Fashion knows how to rock a midi-skirt.

It’s color-blocking meets chic on the beautiful Sasha from moiology.com.

Check out some of my favorite fabrications in the midi skirt this season.
Folake Huntoon from Style Pantry paired her sequins midi skirt fabulously with a laid back tee.
I took some notes from Kim K’s lace top love and paired mine with a tulle midi. I love tulle!
Speaking of Kim, she looks stunning in this white lace two-piece.

Soraya from Style is My Thing is uber-chic in a Scuba Midi.