Full skirts for formal events

A wardrobe staple

A satin, silk, lace, or velvet skirt will have you covered for most special events and even black-tie affairs and should be a wardrobe staple. Full skirts or full skirted dresses are especially wearable for all body types and having one will keep any event-related panic (together with frantic last-hour searchs) at bay.

Styling tips for special or formal events

The length:
Skirt worn at knee-length or midshin (a slim part) or skimming the floor, are especially wearable for all body types.
Petites should stick to mid-shin lengths.

The fit:
Choose a cut fitted around the hips, gradually becoming fuller.

The top:

• Snug fitting, to balance the bulk of the skirt.
• Simple, clean lines if the skirt is printed.
• Shiny or glittery with a muted skirt and vice versa.

Full skirt for formal event: Morning by Caroline Grant. A dress like this, with a full skirt and soft colours is an elegant option for christenings, morning weddings, or afternoon teas. [Style: Urban Tweed].

Hobbs Wessex Dress / Rebecca Bouclé Jacket / Badgley Mischka Gayla Shoes / Endless Santi Handbag / Valentino Lace Folded Scarf / Asos Metal Chain Bow Belt / Erickson Beamon In the Mood for Love Ring / Erickson Beamon In the Mood for Love Earrings / Yves Saint Laurent Lipstick in Corail Légende / Yves Saint Laurent Nail Lacquer in Corail

Full skirt for formal event: Afternoon by Caroline Grant. Same events as before, in progression towards the night. [Style: Ladylike with a Twist].

Carven Lace Overlay Dress / Alexander McQueen Ocelot Jacquard Blazer / Lanvin Two-Tone Minaudière Handbag / L.K. Bennett Petal Shoes / Asos Metal Chain Bow Belt / Alexis Bittar Smoky Quartz Doublet Ring / Erickson Beamon In the Mood for Love Earrings / Tom Ford Lipstick in Wild Ginger / Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in Ginger Fire.

Full skirt for formal event: Evening by Caroline Grant. Fully formal event. [Style: Modern Classic].

MCQ by Alexander McQueen Skirt / Felicity Brown Top / Uroco Klmono Pine & Ribbon Motif Clutch Handbag / L.K. Bennett Flori Shoe / Fine Tuxedo Tapestry Silk Scarf / Lanvin Building Bracelet / Mawi Gemstone Tassel Earrings / Mawi Textured Stack Gems Ring / Iman Lipstick in Iman Red / Nars Nail Lacquer in Jungle Red.

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How to wear a full skirt: Styling tips.
To read more on what to wear for formal occasions, follow the label Special events.