How to Style A Column Skirt?
27 Sep 2024
It should be said that the name of “column skirt ” is really vivid. Once you have noticed the name, then you can know the shape of the skirt even before you see it. Now a column skirt has been one of the must-haves in many fashion experts’ wardrobes. So some girls may follow the trend.
Actually, a column skirt can be said as versatile in terms of occasions, but not figures. On both formal and casual occasions, a column is a good choice. But for many figure shapes, the column skirt will further show their shortcomings. Therefore, it is better for every girl to consider why you are suitable for a column skirt or not before buying one. Next, we will introduce the accordance of judgement. If you are sure that you are suitable for wearing a column skirt, then the ways of accessorizing and styling it will be provided.
Actually, a column skirt can be said as versatile in terms of occasions, but not figures. On both formal and casual occasions, a column is a good choice. But for many figure shapes, the column skirt will further show their shortcomings. Therefore, it is better for every girl to consider why you are suitable for a column skirt or not before buying one. Next, we will introduce the accordance of judgement. If you are sure that you are suitable for wearing a column skirt, then the ways of accessorizing and styling it will be provided.
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What Is A Column Skirt?
As its mane suggests, a column skirt is a skirt whose shape is similar to a column. In other words, a column is nearly straight. Unlike an A-line skirt that is wider as it goes down, a column skirt almost has the same width from the top to the bottom. And it is not similar to a sundress either. No matter how you turn around, the hem of the skirt will not fly like a sundress. The shape of the hem will not change to a large extent.
Column skirts are not with a long history. Born in 1920s, column skirts are closely related to women’s liberation. In our previous blogs, we have mentioned that the women's liberation thoughts in the 1920s and the subsequent increasing number of women entering the workforce played a crucial role in the popularity and improvement of many garments in the fashion industry. For example, the corset became the first to be abandoned. The popularity of column skirts was also influenced by that. The conventional gorgeous but extremely long dresses that had brought obstacles for women to work was stored in the wardrobes gradually. The shorter skirts replaced them.
Among the short skirts, the column ones was the most welcomed. Ladies wore column skirts to dance and work. Although the subsequent economic crisis and war shifted people's primary concern from fashion to safety and food, but in the 1950s and 1960s after the war, many fashion trends that had been forgotten were revived. Column skirts are exactly one of those resurrection fashion items. The image of Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's can be said to be the most representative image of a lady wearing a column skirt at that time.
Today, column skirts have turned from a symbol of women’s liberation to a synonyms of elegance and beauty. No wonder that many girls would like to try a column skirt. Next, we are going to discuss who is suitable for wearing a column skirt.
Column skirts are not with a long history. Born in 1920s, column skirts are closely related to women’s liberation. In our previous blogs, we have mentioned that the women's liberation thoughts in the 1920s and the subsequent increasing number of women entering the workforce played a crucial role in the popularity and improvement of many garments in the fashion industry. For example, the corset became the first to be abandoned. The popularity of column skirts was also influenced by that. The conventional gorgeous but extremely long dresses that had brought obstacles for women to work was stored in the wardrobes gradually. The shorter skirts replaced them.
Among the short skirts, the column ones was the most welcomed. Ladies wore column skirts to dance and work. Although the subsequent economic crisis and war shifted people's primary concern from fashion to safety and food, but in the 1950s and 1960s after the war, many fashion trends that had been forgotten were revived. Column skirts are exactly one of those resurrection fashion items. The image of Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's can be said to be the most representative image of a lady wearing a column skirt at that time.
Today, column skirts have turned from a symbol of women’s liberation to a synonyms of elegance and beauty. No wonder that many girls would like to try a column skirt. Next, we are going to discuss who is suitable for wearing a column skirt.
Who Is Suitable for A Column Skirt?
As column skirts are usually straight as well as slim, they are not that tolerant for the wearers’ figures. The following figure characteristics are relatively suitable for wearing column skirts. Ladies who are not suitable for wearing this kind of skirt please don't be discouraged. After all, there are many plenty of skirts in the world, and different skirts may have different audience. There will always be a type for you.
💖Ladies with rectangular shape figure. The figure of those ladies goes well with the shape of the column skirts. Since the column skirts are relatively fitted in most cases, so even ladies with rectangular shape figure need not to worry that their figure curved will be covered. On the contrary, a column skirt makes the legs of those ladies look slimmer.
💖Ladies with “pear shape” figures. Since a column skirt has the function of lengthening and thinning legs in terms of the visual effect, the figure proportion of ladies with “pear shape” figure will be much more balanced. On the contrary, a column skirt is not a good choice for ladies with inverted triangular figure shapes.
💖Ladies who often need to attend business occasions can also consider buying a column skirt. A fitted column skirt gives you professional and trustworthy feeling. So on business or other formal occasions, a column skirt is a good choice. Compared with a shirt and a blazer, a professional and elegant business outfit has been created.
💖Petite ladies. The most urgent need for petite ladies is probably bottoms that make their legs look longer. As long as it is not too long, a column skirt effectively modifies their figure defect. But this does not mean that taller ladies are not suitable for column skirts. A tall lady will also look slimmer and taller in a column skirt. But if you are a tall lady who do not want to look taller visually, then just ignore this column skirt.
💖Ladies with rectangular shape figure. The figure of those ladies goes well with the shape of the column skirts. Since the column skirts are relatively fitted in most cases, so even ladies with rectangular shape figure need not to worry that their figure curved will be covered. On the contrary, a column skirt makes the legs of those ladies look slimmer.
💖Ladies with “pear shape” figures. Since a column skirt has the function of lengthening and thinning legs in terms of the visual effect, the figure proportion of ladies with “pear shape” figure will be much more balanced. On the contrary, a column skirt is not a good choice for ladies with inverted triangular figure shapes.
💖Ladies who often need to attend business occasions can also consider buying a column skirt. A fitted column skirt gives you professional and trustworthy feeling. So on business or other formal occasions, a column skirt is a good choice. Compared with a shirt and a blazer, a professional and elegant business outfit has been created.
💖Petite ladies. The most urgent need for petite ladies is probably bottoms that make their legs look longer. As long as it is not too long, a column skirt effectively modifies their figure defect. But this does not mean that taller ladies are not suitable for column skirts. A tall lady will also look slimmer and taller in a column skirt. But if you are a tall lady who do not want to look taller visually, then just ignore this column skirt.
How to Accessorize A Column Skirt?
Choosing accessories is also an indispensable part of creating a perfect outfit. How to choose accessories to make our overall outfit more beautiful while not covering up the brilliance of the skirt?
The shape of a column skirt determines that streamlined jewelry will go well with it. Whether your column skirt is a solid color one or a patterned one, whither it is in dark color or in bight color, a pair of streamlined long earrings are compatible with it. If your skirt is without any pattern, then your bright jewelry can improve the charming of your outfit. If there are already plenty of patterns on your skirt, then the starry jewelry is in line with its style. That is not to say that simple jewelry is not suitable. A column skirt is quite tolerant for the jewelry paired with it.
As for the choices of shoes, a pair of high heels or delicate leather shoes are more suitable. As autumn comes, you can also combine it with a pair of boots. Whether the boots are long or short is acceptable. In summer, a pair of sandals can also be listed among your choices. But sneakers do not go well with a column skirt at any time and on any occasion. So when you would like to wear a column skirt, leave your sneakers at home.
A delicate clutch is needed on formal occasions. In these cases, even tote bags are not that compatible. But if you are commuting, then a tote bag is also acceptable. Messengers and backpacks seem too student-like to pair with a column skirt. You can hardly imagine a scene where a messenger or a backpack appears with a column skirt together.
An elegant beret can be regarded as one of the best choices for hats paired with a column skirt. It seems that other types of hats can not go well with a column skirt. A straw hat reminds you of the scene of farm, forest, or beach, but a column skirt does not appear on these occasions in most cases. While a peaked cap is more suitable when climbing the mountains or playing tennis. Of course, you will not wear a column skirt to mountains or a gym. On the occasion of a banquet, you can wear a shawl with the column skirt. The shawl can easily make you look more elegant together with the column skirt.
The shape of a column skirt determines that streamlined jewelry will go well with it. Whether your column skirt is a solid color one or a patterned one, whither it is in dark color or in bight color, a pair of streamlined long earrings are compatible with it. If your skirt is without any pattern, then your bright jewelry can improve the charming of your outfit. If there are already plenty of patterns on your skirt, then the starry jewelry is in line with its style. That is not to say that simple jewelry is not suitable. A column skirt is quite tolerant for the jewelry paired with it.
As for the choices of shoes, a pair of high heels or delicate leather shoes are more suitable. As autumn comes, you can also combine it with a pair of boots. Whether the boots are long or short is acceptable. In summer, a pair of sandals can also be listed among your choices. But sneakers do not go well with a column skirt at any time and on any occasion. So when you would like to wear a column skirt, leave your sneakers at home.
A delicate clutch is needed on formal occasions. In these cases, even tote bags are not that compatible. But if you are commuting, then a tote bag is also acceptable. Messengers and backpacks seem too student-like to pair with a column skirt. You can hardly imagine a scene where a messenger or a backpack appears with a column skirt together.
An elegant beret can be regarded as one of the best choices for hats paired with a column skirt. It seems that other types of hats can not go well with a column skirt. A straw hat reminds you of the scene of farm, forest, or beach, but a column skirt does not appear on these occasions in most cases. While a peaked cap is more suitable when climbing the mountains or playing tennis. Of course, you will not wear a column skirt to mountains or a gym. On the occasion of a banquet, you can wear a shawl with the column skirt. The shawl can easily make you look more elegant together with the column skirt.
Ways of Styling A Column Skirt
Since a column skirt is only a bottom, we need to combine it with a top. And in autumn and winter, in most cases we need to layer an outwear over the skirt. Especially when your column skirt is with nothing special, a top or an outerwear of unique design is needed. In this section, we will recommend several outfits for you to style a column skirt.
A column skirt + a top with batwing sleeves
If you are worried that a column skirt is monotonous to some extent, then a top with batwing sleeves compensates this. On the other hand, the column skirt is usually more fitted, while a top with batwing sleeves are looser. Therefore, these two can create a sense of contrasting.
A column skirt + a top + a longer knitted outerwear
The combination of a column skirt and a top is ordinary. But a long knitted outerwear will make it different. Seen from the front, this outfit provides a sense of layering, while seen from the back, the long knitted outerwear covers all. You can try this magic and fascinating outfit on more casual occasions.
A column skirt + a sweater + a leather jacket
This outfit can increase the volume of the upper body effectively, therefore is suitable for ladies with pear shape figures. In addition, this outfit also achieves a mix of styles. You can show your elegance through the column skirt and capability through the leather jacket at the same time. So do not miss this outfit if you are a fan of the mixing style.
A column skirt + an oversize shirt
This outfit is quite creative. The impression that a column skirt is born for business occasions has been broken. The hem of the shirt can be tucked into the skirt to create a nifty sense. But unless you are confident about your figure, this outfit is challenging. An oversize shirt can make people with broad shoulders appear broader, and people with petite figures appear thinner.
A column skirt + a top with batwing sleeves
If you are worried that a column skirt is monotonous to some extent, then a top with batwing sleeves compensates this. On the other hand, the column skirt is usually more fitted, while a top with batwing sleeves are looser. Therefore, these two can create a sense of contrasting.
A column skirt + a top + a longer knitted outerwear
The combination of a column skirt and a top is ordinary. But a long knitted outerwear will make it different. Seen from the front, this outfit provides a sense of layering, while seen from the back, the long knitted outerwear covers all. You can try this magic and fascinating outfit on more casual occasions.
A column skirt + a sweater + a leather jacket
This outfit can increase the volume of the upper body effectively, therefore is suitable for ladies with pear shape figures. In addition, this outfit also achieves a mix of styles. You can show your elegance through the column skirt and capability through the leather jacket at the same time. So do not miss this outfit if you are a fan of the mixing style.
A column skirt + an oversize shirt
This outfit is quite creative. The impression that a column skirt is born for business occasions has been broken. The hem of the shirt can be tucked into the skirt to create a nifty sense. But unless you are confident about your figure, this outfit is challenging. An oversize shirt can make people with broad shoulders appear broader, and people with petite figures appear thinner.
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