It is the skirt of yesteryear, made famous in the 1940's due to it's respectable yet chic style. Despite it's elegant and ladylike look, it is hard not to relate this skirt to the middle aged housewife figure. Fashion historian Brenda Polan comments "It's always been the Queen's length, and so can be considered rather unglamorous and middle aged. It doesn't have the drama of full length or the youthfulness of the mini. It is, however, sexy but restrained - not mysterious so much as subtle."
How to buy into this look in 2011 and not look like my Grandma is a challenge I was not sure I was up to. As quite a petite girl I felt I'd be drowned and as a casual dresser with a love for rock chick, boho style dressing I have long admired from afar, but sadly dismissed this particular item from my own wardrobe.
That all changed recently. I adore vintage clothes/styles and have slowly realised maybe I could make this work (with a bit of commitment to more heel wearing ideally). I have quite simply been won over by more and more lovely ladies getting it spot on.
So, i've gone for it, with these little beauties...
If the midi length is good enough for Audrey (and my Grandma), then it's good enough for me.
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