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7 Habits You Should Steal From Kate Middleton That Will Transform Your Life
May 15th, 2012
When Prince William announced his engagement to Kate Middleton in November, 2010, royal watchers the world over were delighted that her 8 year stint as “Waity Katie” had finally come to an end. But what they had no way of predicting at the time was just how influential she would become – or how quickly she would transform the global economy with a phenomenon known as “The Kate Effect.”
Here’s how Kate Middleton has pumped £2 Billion (and counting) into the global economy, with the help of Walt Disney, an occasional stylist, and a clever plan hatched by her mother decades ago – and how you can steal 7 of her habits to enjoy similar success yourself.
Let’s start with the basics:
“The Kate Effect” or “The Duchess Effect” is the term used when Kate Middleton wears a ready-to-wear item for a public appearance that immediately sells out that day. Clothes, shoes, hats, jewelry – as soon as the retailer is identified and reported through blogs, texts, or tweets, a global army of “Repli-Kates” goes online and starts buying. Often, items are snapped up in a matter of hours; a recent jacket sold out in 30 minutes. Even her one-of-a-kind Alexander McQueen wedding gown was being knocked off and sold within 24 hours.
So what is it about Kate Middleton that has spawned this fashion frenzy? Why are women printing off her royal engagement diary, then waiting with their iPhones in one hand, credit card in the other, waiting to see and buy what she wears?
Are they utterly insane? Have no life? Still live with their mothers? What?
No.
They’re following a predictable psychological pattern known as “projection.” They’re “projecting” themselves into Kate Middleton’s life by wearing what she wears. Kind of like people who “go Goth,” dress like Harley Davidson bikers, or dye their hair the same color as Katy Perry’s. Everyone has a dream, and by dressing like people we like or admire, we try to capture some of what they have. The advertising industry was built on it.
Remember those old Gatorade commercials from the early 90′s that told you to “Be Like Mike” – as in be like Michael Jordan? It was at the peak of his career with the Chicago Bulls, and every little kid – and plenty of adults – wanted to “be like Mike.” Listen to the words and you’ll understand why this commercial resonated with so many.
Be Like Mike Gatorade Commercial (ORIGINAL)
The full one minute version of the original commercial from 1992.
Turns out, MILLIONS of women around the world want to “Be like Kate.”
Why?
Because Kate Middleton is living the Disney princess life we all learned about as kids: she had humble beginnings, met a handsome prince, had a fairy tale wedding, became famous, and now attends glamorous events in beautiful, amazing clothes. Later, she’ll get to live in a palace and wear a crown.
But she’s doing it in such a friendly, fashionable, down-to-earth way that we can’t help but like her. She sweeps and cleans like Snow White and Cinderella. She’s smart and adventurous like Belle and Jasmine. She’s athletic and strong like Pocahontas and Mulan.
We feel like we know this girl, like we grew up with her, like we could laugh and swap stories over a cup of tea or a bottle of wine. She’s pretty, funny, and makes Prince William laugh, and we get the sense that unlike Charles and Diana’s marriage, this one is based on love and respect instead of image and duty.
In short, we CARE about Kate Middleton, and because she always dresses so nicely, we want to see what she wears to the next ball, and the next one, and the next – and, God Bless her, she “gets” it and doesn’t disappoint. She doesn’t even need a Fairy Godmother to whip up a couture creation (although a few have done so on occasion); no, she’ll buy stuff right off the rack from High Street stores just like a “normal” person and look smashing regardless of the label or price point.
THAT is the true “Kate Effect,” in my opinion: her ability to move up and down the social hierarchy with as much ease as she shops discount or couture, and make it look SO easy, we can’t help but be impressed. She’ll have a pint at the pub, hang with cowboys in Calgary, rub elbows in Hollywood, and have tea with the Queen. Then she’ll go home, do a grocery run, cook dinner for her husband, and walk the dog.
She’s totally normal – yet ridiculously elite – all at the same time.
Which is why so many watch her every move. They want to “Be like Kate.”
And if you look beyond the labels and the glamour and steal some of her habits, you might enjoy similar success.
Say what?!
Let’s be clear: Kate Middleton did NOT get where she is today by luck or happenstance. She makes it look easy, but the reality is that she’s a clever, ambitious woman who was raised by a clever, ambitious woman, and if you study the Middleton family’s success, you’ll see that it IS possible to go from average to extraordinary – even within the confines of the rigid British social system.
You just have to know which rules to follow – and which to break – in order to get what you want.
Here are seven of Kate Middleton’s success secrets that have turned her into a global phenomenon — and could possibly do the same for you. She:
1. Works Hard
Kate was born in a mid-sized town to middle class parents working as flight attendants. When Kate and her siblings were little, Carole Middleton started a party supply mail order company called Party Pieces from the kitchen table. Homebased startups require A LOT of effort, a family effort, so Kate helped out by keeping house, watching her siblings, filling orders, packing boxes, etc. She is no stranger to long hours and hard work, and still prefers the DIY method for most things these days, including grocery shopping and keeping house.
Habit: Hard work is appreciated everywhere in the world; laziness is not.
2. Has a Plan
While William and Kate have not shared their 2, 5, or 10 year plans with the world, it’s clear that they have them and are working through their lists. Whereas Charles once complained that he, “Should have had two wives, one to work either side of the crowd while he directed things from the middle,” William and Kate work the crowds together, have fun together, and clearly have a distinct direction in which they want to take the monarchy. When William’s away attending to military duties, Kate sees to their public engagements alone; she doesn’t wander and drift and get into trouble like Sarah Ferguson did when Andrew was away. No, Kate holds down the fort and keeps things in order, according to their plans.
Habit: Failing to plan means you’re planning to fail. Figure out where you want to go, and then determine the necessary steps to get there.
3. Sticks to a Budget
Kate still practices a lot of the budget-conscious ways she learned as a girl, much to the shock and surprise of “the establishment.” While many royal brides have spent recklessly on clothes and jewels – both Wallis Simpson and Princess Diana come to mind – Kate does not. She may have worn an £80,000 bespoke gown for her wedding, but she typically keeps her purchases in the £50-£500 range, and wears the same clothes several times. She’s even been known to swap clothes with her mother, and doesn’t really care whether it’s reported in the press. She still looks great regardless.
Habit: Wealth comes from saving, not spending. Live below your means, regardless of your income.
4. Is Likeable
One of the most remarked-upon things at the Royal Wedding was the diversity of guests at the church. Royals, rock stars, and celebrities sat alongside William and Kate’s middle-class friends, school mates, and neighbors. Once upon a time, that would have been unheard of in royal circles. For William and Kate, it’s par for the course. They get along with everyone all along the social strata, which is why they’re as popular as they are.
Habit: Be likeable. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to certain types of people, read a copy of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, do what it says, and watch your income grow.
5. Has Connections
Influential families have always sent their kids to expensive schools. Which is why one of the first things Carole Middleton did with her business income was to send her children to the best schools she could afford – because the connections made there last a lifetime, particularly among the British elite.
William and Kate met at college, as did Pippa Middleton and her current beau, George Percy, the heir to the Duke of Norththumberland. The Norththumberland title is one of the oldest in England, and the family castle – Alnwick – is the one used for Hogwart’s in the Harry Potter films. If Pippa should marry George, the middle-class Middleton sisters would have come from nowhere to marry two of the most powerful men in England. Edith Wharton would swoon.
Habit: Expand your social circle. If your current friends and associates don’t move in the circles in which you’d like to move, it might be time for a change. Change jobs, change neighborhoods, or change your children’s schools. It could do wonders for your income and future.
6. Dresses for Success
Kate Middleton has been both praised and criticized for her fashion style. While the fashion forward think she dresses too conservatively, the “average” woman loves how she looks…which is why they’re running right out to buy what she wears. Her style appeals to a wide range of people, whereas an extreme look would be off-putting. What’s more, Kate’s mastered the secrets of other style icons, like dressing in her best shapes and colors, while also paying homage to people and places. Wearing the colors of the Canadian flag, Kate paired her engagement photo cream dress with a red maple leaf hat and the Queen’s diamond maple leaf brooch for Canada Day during their Canadian tour last summer. It’s a perfect example of her fashion savvy.
Habit: Dress for success is still alive and well and those who embrace it and dress appropriately make more than those who don’t. Period. If you want to make more, dress better.
7. Understands She’s a Role Model
With so many people “projecting” themselves into her life, Kate knows she’s a role model to millions of people and takes the role very seriously. While the ever-present paparazzi can be a trial to any celebrity – particularly one with such a world-wide following – she still manages to make it look easy by smiling and being friendly. No foul language, no bad behavior, no nasty Tweets or Facebook posts, no early morning coffee runs in sweats and no makeup. In fact, the only “racy” picture you’ll ever find of Kate was the time she wore a sheer dress at a college fashion show before she and William started dating. Compare that to every other celebrity you’ve seen, or to any reality show on television that requires constant bleeping for all the bad language.
Habit: THINK before you do ANYTHING. We’re not perfect, we all make mistakes, we all do stupid stuff we wish we could take back later. But if you think through the potential impact of your words, emails, tweets, posts, behavior, etc. – BEFORE you do them, you’ll have a lot less to regret or explain later. If you want a following, BE SOMEONE TO FOLLOW.
Now I know some of you might be saying, “Well, who couldn’t do all that stuff if you had Kate’s friends and income?
Remember, she didn’t always have them. The Middleton money is new. They got it by following the 7 habits listed above, and it’s paid them handsomely.
Just as it will for you.
Start with what you have, set goals on where you want go, and starting working your plan.
Remember: you have what you have because of the decisions you’ve made. If you want a different outcome, make different decisions.
Start projecting yourself into a more successful life, and you may be surprised by just how quickly you can “be like Kate” and have a Kate-like effect of your own.
Diana Pemberton is an author and fashion blogger who’s been helping women online dress better since 2000. Ready to add some Kate Middleton style? Enroll in Style Icon Secrets to learn what it takes to be a style icon.
French Style Secrets Any Woman Can Use
March 19th, 2012
French style - the epitome of beautiful dressing – is easier to master than you may think. For while French women have easy access to Parisian fashion, the reality is that most of them can’t afford couture apparel any more than any middle class woman in any country can.
So how can they still look so darn good?
By following the simple rules handed down from generation to generation to achieve that elusive French style:
Start With Basics
A crisp, white shirt. A perfect pair of trousers. A well-fitting jacket. If you stock your closet with clothing staples, you build a strong foundation for a go-anywhere wardrobe. Classic styles in solid colors and simple silhouettes offer both economy and versatility, because when you can wear one piece many different ways, you can get a lot of “bang for your buck.” It’s like the difference between painting a room beige and painting a room red: to transform the beige room, you can rearrange the furniture and change the accessories; to transform a red room, you have to buy new furniture or repaint the walls.
Understand Aesthetics
When you’re surrounded by rolling countryside, centuries-old architectural marvels, world-class museums, haute cuisine and haute couture, you can’t help but develop an eye for aesthetics, for learning what’s visually appealing in terms of color, shape, and proportion. French women aren’t taught to mold themselves to a certain look; they’re taught to assess themselves and seek what pieces work best for them aesthetically. This independence and self awareness makes them fascinating, brainy, and sexy. It’s part of their mystique, their je ne sais quoi.
Opt for Quality Over Quantity
“I love America, and I love American women,” French interior designer Andre Putman once said. “But there is one thing that deeply shocks me – American closets. I cannot believe one can dress well when you have so much.”
French women edit carefully and opt for a few good-quality pieces instead of a lot of junk for two main reasons:
France is an old country with ancient buildings and small closets. There is simply no space for a lot of stuff. So they opt for a handful of good-quality pieces that they can wear in a variety of ways. Moreover, good quality lasts longer than bad quality, so while you may pay more up front, you replace it less often down the line. A Hermes scarf may cost a fortune, but with proper care, it can be worn for decades and handed down to daughters and granddaughters.
Differentiate Through Accessories
Once you have your classic clothing foundation, you can make things interesting by getting creative with accessories. Cool shoes, wild hair decor, funky hosiery, unusual jewelry – this is where French style shines. You don’t need a lot of accessories to create a head-turning signature style; you just need to get creative with what you do have. How can wear a scarf? As a headband, around your neck, draped over your shoulders, tied as a belt, twisted around your wrist, tied on your handbag – well, you get the idea. One great piece, TONS of possibilities. French women excel at this.
Strive for Flawless Grooming
Beautiful skin and a great hair cut make you look chic at any age. French women understand this, which is why they follow their beauty regimes religiously and have a talented hair stylist on speed dial. No picking at pimples or spackling on tons of makeup. No way! Just a competent facialist and a standing salon appointment.
Stay Out of Debt
This is one of those “old country” things that got left in the old country, unfortunately. While many Americans don’t think twice about using credit cards, most Europeans shy away from debt. French women are no exception. They plan their purchases and pay cash for everything, which means they make their choices carefully. It’s an “old school” habit we should all adopt.
So what’s the bottom line?
French style essentially means knowing what looks good on you, finding clothes that suit your lifestyle, making choices wisely, living within a budget – and making everything visually appealing while doing it. You don’t have to be young, thin, or French to give off that French style vibe – you just need to master these basics to create your own je ne sais quoi.
Want some more tips in building a French style wardrobe? Download a copy of Wardrobe Magic to see how easy creating a head-turning look can be.
The 10 Most Extreme Fashion Trends EVER
March 19th, 2012What’s the craziest fashion trend you ever saw? The Zoot suit? The leisure suit? Go-go boots? Goth? As wild as those trends were, they still don’t compare to some of the wacky things people have done over the centuries all in the name of fashion.
Torture, greed, vanity, lust – the stories read like the seven deadly sins and led to some of the most controversial styles in fashion history. If you thought bee hives and bell bottoms were extreme, just take a look at these:
| Lotus Foot China, 10th CenturyThe royal families of China set a new standard for beauty – and pain- by creating the Lotus foot. Inspired by a Prince’s beautiful concubine with small feet who danced on her toes in shoes shaped like a Lotus flower bud, women began binding their feet in order to replicate the shape. The practice quickly caught on, and soon the wealthiest families in China were binding and breaking the feet of their daughters at age 5 or 6 to keep feet small and under 3″ in length. It was the ultimate status symbol, because by limiting mobility it meant these women couldn’t work which by default meant they must come from affluent families. It also meant that they had to marry a man wealthy enough to support them and their servants. In time, the size of a woman’s foot became the #1 factor in how well she could marry. Remarkably, this practice lasted more 1,000 years and impacted millions of women, until it was outlawed in 1949. |
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| Hairless Face Europe, 11th CenturySince clothing styles changed very slowly and only local fabrics (wool, fur) were available, women of rank and status began removing the hair from their face and head in order to distinguish themselves from the lower classes. They’d remove their eyebrows, eyelashes, and much of their hairline in order to achieve a hairless face and high forehead. It was very labor intensive, as some women plucked every day, and created an almost alien-like appearance. Starting around 500 AD, this practice lasted more than 1,000 years, through the Elizabethan era.
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| Chopines Italy, 14th CenturyVenetian merchants trading along Silk Road brought back many new and wondrous things from China including fireworks, spices, and platform shoes. In the days before paved roads, people would slip into pattens and clogs – elevated wooden overshoes used to walk through mud and animal dung — but when the silk and elaborated decorated chopines first appeared in Venice, Italian courtesans went crazy for them and began wearing them as a status symbol. The higher the platform, the higher the social standing. Some were as tall as 30″ (.762 meters) and required walking assistance from servants less the wearer fall off her shoes. The trend spread throughout Europe in various platform heights and lasted until the 1600′s when they were gradually replaced by high heels. |
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| Headdresses France, 15th CenturyThe hairless face took on new prominence when the women of Burgundy began to further elongate the face with elaborate headdresses in the early 1400′s. Constructed from wire and sumptuously decorated with silk, jewels and scarves, hats appeared in all shapes and sizes. One cone, two cones, butterflied, and dome-shaped, these hats became the subject of ridicule by children and condemnation from the pulpit. Nonetheless, spectacular headgear for women was a la mode for over 100 years. |
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| Somber Opulence Spain, 16th CenturyAfter Columbus discovered the new world, Spain established trade routes to the Americas and quickly overtook Italy as the major importer in Europe. They also began setting styles. Flush with wealth yet devoted to the Church, Spaniards introduced corsets that flattened the chest, hoops that widened the skirts, and ornate collars and sleeves — all in sumptuous fabrics and dark colors. This silhouette spread throughout Europe, with fabrication and ornamentation varying by country. |
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| Big Wigs France, 17th CenturyWhen Louis XIV of France began losing his hair in the mid-1600s, he started wearing large, curly wigs. His court naturally followed suit. Because wigs were expensive and difficult to maintain, they became and remained an essential part of high society costume for nearly 150 years. Politicians, lawyers, and judges all wore wigs, which is where the term “big wig” originated in describing someone of importance. By the eve of the French Revolution in the 1770′s, women’s special occasion wigs had grown to 2 feet in height and might feature miniature ships or castles made of gems. Because these towering wigs were expensive to create, they were often worn for weeks without washing or combing –¦which sometimes led to infestations by lice and rats.
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| Panniers France, 18th CenturyThe hoop skirt of the 16th century returned 200 years later in the form of panniers, a sort of split hoop that widened the hips and distended the skirt sideways (panniers is the French word for large baskets slung over the back of pack animals). The hoops were so wide that women had to go through doors sideways and would have to buy tickets for the seats on either side of her at the opera or theater. The skirts were much ridiculed by cartoonists of the day, and were even dangerous, as many women were burned by getting their enormous skirts too close to fireplaces or candles. Nonetheless, the style remained in vogue for nearly 60 years.
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| Corsets Europe and America, 19th CenturyCorsets originated in ancient Greece and were used off and on since the 1500′s. But when a small waist became essential to the 19th century silhouette, women started tightening even more and began introducing their daughters to corsets when they were as young as eight. These exceedingly tight corsets led to misshapen bodies, miscarriages, and more, and doctors condemned and blamed them for almost every female complaint they received. Women’s Rights advocate Amelia Bloomer began criticizing corsets as well in the 1850′s and called for new clothing standards for women, those that would allow them to participate in sports and move around freely. She was largely ignored and corsets remained popular through the 1920′s.
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| Bustle Paris, 1870′sAs the very wide hoop skirt began to fall out of favor in the 1860′s, Charles Frederick Worth, the “Father of Haute Couture” sought a way to change the look but still use voluptuous amounts of fabric in order to keep his textile suppliers in business. He pulled the hoop out from under the skirt, gathered all the fabric in back, and fashioned it into an elaborate bustle and train. It was shocking to see the flat front and sides of woman’s body, and middle class women hated it on sight — which is why it became instantly fashionable among the upper classes. The S-shaped created by the bust, corset, and bustle eventually became the ideal, and the bustle remained popular until early 1900′s.
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| Straight Chemise America, 1920′sWhen American women finally got the right to vote in 1919, they decided it was time for a few other changes as well. They cut their hair, threw away their corsets, and started dancing the night away in their figure-obscuring straight chemises. This new freedom was so radically different from the constraints their Victorian mothers and grandmothers knew that it literally sent shock waves throughout the western world. It also allowed clothing manufactures to successfully mass-produce women’s clothing for the first time since the chemise did not require the customization that clothes worn with corsets did. The women’s ready-to-wear-industry was born. |
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So, still think big glasses and shoulder pads are extreme? Try breaking your feet or squeezing into a corset! Even poodle skirts and bell bottoms don’t seem so bad after that¦
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5 Ways Women Hurt Their Business Image
March 1st, 2012Pulling together an appropriate business wardrobe can be a real challenge, particularly if you’re short on funds or wardrobe advice. Get it right and the “sky’s the limit.” Get it wrong, and you could find doors closed or your career stalled.
Business wear sets the tone of your business interactions, and it has to do it quickly and at a glance. If you say you’re an accountant and you dress like one in a business suit and pumps, you’ll be accepted as such. But if you say you’re an accountant and you dress like a punk rocker, your credibility instantly becomes suspect — just as if you say you’re a punk rocker but dress like an accountant. People like the packaging to fit the contents, and if it’s out of synch, they’ll have trouble getting past it enough to do business with you.
Now that example’s obvious. But there are other ways that women undermine their credibility with their business wear, and it can be so subtle that they don’t even know it’s a problem. Here are 5 ways women hurt their business image:
1. Being Fashionable Instead of Business Like
EVERY industry has a dress code, whether it’s written or not. While some fields are very casual and some are very formal, there’s an unwritten rule that if you’re not in a creative industry and you put fashion before business, you’re considered a shallow light weight. Just ask a few science, math, legal, or engineering fashionistas how they’ve been treated on the job.
When dressing for work, consider the requirements of the industry dress code FIRST, adding fashionable elements in small degrees if allowed. Otherwise, wear your work costume to work, and be the head-turning fashion lover after hours.
| 2. Showing Too Much SkinThe more clothing you wear, the more formal the situation. That’s why you wear long dresses and tuxes to galas and tank tops and flip flops to the beach. Work attire falls somewhere in between. To be taken seriously, keep upper arms covered, cleavage out of sight, and skirt hems around knee length. Yes, that’s a bit conservative in this day and age, but it keeps wandering eyes off your body parts and focus on the business at hand. |  |
3. Old Hairstyle
Over the years, I’ve noticed an interesting correlation between hair style and skill level: if the hair style is out-of-date, so is the skill set. It’s weird, but it makes sense. If you don’t change your hairstyle every few years, chances are good you’re not bothering to keep your skills up to date either. Update both and make more money.
4. Distracting Elements
I once sat through a college lecture given by a “prominent female scientist” with makeup so clownish, I thought it was a joke and laughed out loud when she took the podium. Another time I was in a long, tense meeting with a woman who jangled her charm bracelet so much she got yelled at by the boss in front of everyone. Still another time I was in on a six-figure contract presentation where the potential vendor used his pricey Montblanc pen as a pointer so much, he annoyed a board member and promptly lost the sale.
ALWAYS consider your audience when putting together your ensemble. You want your clothing and accessories to establish your credibility and quickly fade into the background, not annoy or offend those around you.
5. Poor Posture
How you dress, carry, and present yourself speaks VOLUMES about your self esteem. If you costume yourself appropriately but walk around like a troglodyte, you’re not fooling anyone — you don’t believe in yourself. Stand up straight, suck in your gut, and face the world head on. You’ll be amazed by how a little confidence in yourself can instill confidence in others.
| So take a little extra time before you head out the door for work each morning to ensure that your business attire matches your business goals. If what you’re wearing will distract from business or cause someone to question your credibility, change it. Remember, you only have one chance to make a first impression; make sure it’s a good one.Need some more help putting together a business attire wardrobe? Business Wear Magic can help. |  |
Proper Hem Length
February 16th, 2012What’s the proper length for hems? How long or short should they be?
I ask, because after seeing yet another celebrity fashion stylist wearing a pair of trousers that covered her shoes and swept the street while raving about an actress she dresses who tripped on her too-long dress at a recent red carpet event, it became clear that there’s some confusion. So let’s take a few minutes to clear it up.
These guidelines tend to be the most flattering for most women:
Trousers
The hem of a pair of pants should hit the top of your foot, midway between your toes and heel. Any higher and it’s too short, any longer and it’s too long. You need to take the heel height of your shoes (or boots) into consideration when determining this, and hem accordingly. The only exception? Skinny jeans and cigarette pants. Those hems skim the bottom of the ankle/top of the foot.
Cropped pants
Cropped pants can be challenging, depending on how tall you are. Petite women should opt for a length around an inch under the knee, taller women should go to mid-calf.
Shorts
The most flattering length for women is an inch or so above the knee to about mid-thigh. Unless you’re in very good shape, don’t go higher than mid-thigh. If you don’t like shorts, try cropped pants instead.
Miniskirt
If you like to wear short skirts and have good legs, aim for a height midway between your crotch and knee. Any shorter makes sitting a challenge. Miniskirts are only appropriate after work hours; they are never appropriate as business attire.
Knee Length Skirts
Knee length tends to be the most flattering length for most women. Opt for a height that skims your knee cap, or goes an inch above or below. This is the most appropriate length for business.
Calf Length Skirts
Calf length skirts hit midway between the knee and the bottom of the ankle. If you’re petite, go a few inches higher, as all the material covering the legs tends to make petites look shorter. Beware.
Floor Length Skirts
Floor length skirts should extend to the floor, without actually touching it — unless it has a train. Like trousers, the most flattering height tends to dust the top of the foot midway between the toes and heel. This allows for ease of movement without tripping on the length. Always grab the skirt and tug up slightly when ascending stairs.
Sleeve Length
Long sleeves on shirts, sweaters, dresses, and coats should extend to the bottom of the wrist/top of the hand. Like men, suit jacket sleeves should hit the top of the wrist to allow approximately 1/2″ of the shirt sleeve cuff to show.
Most women tend to settle for too long, which can throw the whole proportion off and make them seem frumpy. Don’t do that. Opt for just the right length and you’ll look amazing every time.
