Collection: Long Skirts

Mid-calf (55-70 cm from the waist): cuts the leg at the widest point of the calf: shortens the perceived leg regardless of morphology. This point is universally unfavorable unless intentionally played with high boots that cover the calf. Midi (70-80 cm, below the knee): the most versatile length: below the knee but above the calf, neither short nor long. Elongating on small morphologies if paired with shoes that continue the line. Ankle (85-92 cm): the most elongating length after the floor: the ankle is the thinnest point of the leg, the hem here creates a clean line. Floor (95-105 cm): maximum continuous line, reserved for evenings or specific uses.

A fluid long skirt (viscose or silk, 100-140 g/m²) follows movements and reveals the silhouette with each step: the fabric slightly clings to the thighs when walking. A structured long skirt (linen or cotton, 180-220 g/m²) keeps a distance from the body and creates a skirt volume independent of the silhouette: the line is that of the fabric, not the body. A long skirt in thick crepe (200-240 g/m²) is between the two: neat fall, controlled volume, no clinging to the body. The weight also determines the noise and sensation of walking: a heavy linen skirt sweeps the floor differently from a light viscose skirt.

Straight (tube): continuous vertical line from hip to hem: the most minimalist, constrains walking if without a slit. Flared (A-line): gradually widens from hip to hem: frees movements, creates a visible skirt volume. Slit (side or front): the slit solves the mobility problem of the straight skirt without changing the line: the height of the slit determines the level of casualness. Wrap skirt: crossed in front with one panel over the other: adjustable at the waist, slightly opens when walking. The gored cut (sewn triangular panels) creates a gradual flare with a lot of volume at the hem: "evening skirt" effect even in simple fabric.

Small morphology (less than 1.60m): avoid mid-calf (shortens). Prefer ankle length with a visible high belt and shoes that continue the line (nude or same color as the skirt). A fluid long skirt falling from a high waist elongates more than a short skirt. Tall morphology: all lengths work: mid-calf is less problematic on a tall size because the exposed leg remains long despite the cut. Wide hips: flared long skirt from the waist (not sheath): it floats away from the hips and does not cling to them. Narrow hips: straight or sheath long skirt that descends without flare: creates the illusion of a hip.

A long skirt visually occupies the entire lower body: the top must be simple and short to avoid weighing down. A short top tucked into the skirt is the classic solution: it defines the waist and lets the skirt dominate. A floating top not tucked into a long skirt creates a top-bottom block without separation: visually loses the waist. A short blazer (waist) over a long skirt creates a structured length contrast. Avoid: long shirt not tucked into a long skirt: the two lengths overlap and elongate without defining. Only one long piece at a time.

Casual daily: linen or cotton 180 g/m², ankle length, side slit. Office: polyester crepe 200 g/m², midi or ankle length, straight cut. Cocktail evening: silk or satin, ankle or floor length, flared or slit. Formal event: heavy silk or velvet, floor length, without slit. See also the midi skirts for below-the-knee lengths and the black skirts for the color version.