How to wear the slip-skirt trend whatever your height - our fashion experts reveal the tricks that work and the mistakes to avoid

How to wear the slip-skirt trend whatever your height – our fashion experts reveal the tricks that work and the mistakes to avoidSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Updated: 00:02 EDT, 5 September 2026 TALLDaily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn moreSOPHIE, 5ft 10in: A midi slip skirt is something I avoid as a tall, curvy woman. They usually sit at the worst part of my ankle and cling to my hips, making me look frumpy. I thought I’d fail at finding a style I liked – but this H&M black maxi version is flattering and hits my foot in a way that looks modern. Top tip: as a tall bird, maxi length is key to this trend! Sophie wears: vest, £90, Agolde, net-a-porter.com. Skirt, £32.99, hm.com. Earrings, £98, missoma.com. Bangle, £295, tillysveaas.co.uk. Sandals, £89, dunelondon.com. All other jewellery, Sophie’s own. Jess wears: cardigan, £120, riseandfall.com. Skirt, £110, aligne.co. Bracelet, £200, tillysveaas.co.uk. Sandals, £42, riverisland.comSMALLJESSICA, 5ft 2in: Being petite, I find that classic slip skirts can swamp me and make me feel dowdy. However, here I’ve channelled the current 90s trend and embraced a slightly cropped silhouette, making it look cool rather than dated. It hits at the calf, which elongates my legs, while the subtly flared hem creates an hourglass shape.Hair: Anna Durston using Sam McKnight Hair.Make-up: Levi-Jade Taylor using Armani BeautyREAD MORE: SHANE WATSON: Over 50? Ditch the high street dresses that are instantly ageing and dated. Here are the skirts to wear insteadSHOP: Think pencil skirts are dated? The controversial style is back for autumn – here's how to wear it