Tall Mini Skirts: Always a Funny Word Combo

I think we all can agree that Winter has made its appearance. As I type this, I’m in Raleigh North Carolina, where I accompanied my husband on a work trip – thinking I’d be escaping the bitter cold we’re experiencing in Wisconsin. I also packed a few outfits thinking it would be preferable conditions shooting looks down here. Unfortunately, Mother Nature the cold has reached pervasively across the U.S. and down into the south as well. Luckily I packed my winter coat. Plus, if we’re being honest it’s still warmer than back home so worth taking pictures down here. 

Speaking of taking pictures, we’re super excited looking ahead on our calendar! We have got some super fun collaborations with some amazing tall companies that we can’t wait to share with you. Some of them are new to us, which excites us even more on being able to confidently recommend items to you. Plus we enjoy giving you additional places to shop because we know we love having variety in where we browse. So I’ll stop teasing you about it now and get to today’s outfit!

It’s been a while since we hit you with a full ASOS look. It feels like maybe back in the summer, but probably not that long! I found this leather-look skirt and it was one of those items you feel like you can’t really justify due to how your life runs. Meaning we both work in a business casual/professional setting 5 out of the 7 days a week; therefore the time left aside to rock a mini skirt is few and far between. As we attempt to stick with what we preach in regards to having a closet that serves us well, it just doesn’t compute to be throwing all our money at night out looks.

However, when this went on sale all bets were off. We’re both typically very hesitant when buying mini skirts. As we have athletic thighs, we’re typically dealing with the debate between sizing up to avoid the close hug/dig into the thigh look. Where you take a step and your skirt rises 3 inches that you don’t have to give. But with sizing up, you start to deal with the waist gap. It might fit our butts, but then leave space up at the waist. In looking for the ideal skirt, we’ve realized our favorite fit is the A-line. You can buy the size your waist actually needs and as with how the capital “A” the fabric will cut away from your body. If you’re smallest at the waist this will highlight the waist and draw attention away from your thighs. Just what we like!

This specific skirt we wouldn’t call an A-line, but it does still fit both the thighs and the waist! Plus, it being a tall mini skirt, it doesn’t show too much. It’s probably a mindset shift for both of us as we age, but I don’t really want to question if I can bend over in a skirt anymore at the risk of flashing someone. This skirt hits mid thigh but definitely still packs the punch of a tasteful miniskirt. Plus the coated faux leather look dresses it up. We’ll drop a picture at the bottom of me wearing it as well so you can see the difference in where it hits on 6’4 vs. 5’11. 

One thing we love and think ASOS does really well, are their feminine blouses. There are still never enough in our opinion especially compared to mainline options, but we’re happy to snap up the ones they do have. Give us lace and we’re pretty much satisfied. You find a well-fitting lace blouse and you have a timeless statement piece you can wear endlessly. We see the high fashion versions worn with just a bra underneath. While we admire the fearless look, in our day-to-day lives it isn’t appropriate. So we style our all lace tops with a cami underneath. If you need any tall camis for layering we’ll link some options below. If it’s truly freezing we wouldn’t think twice about adding some tights for warmth to this look. Plus, finish it off with some booties and you’re ready to take on a winter’s night out.

Let us know below your feelings on rocking mini skirts. Do you love it? Have you given up on them? What do you like to wear when you have a night out?

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