Plus-Size Midi Skirts

Midi skirts are here at Dia &Co! We have a variety of midi skirts that fill your wardrobe needs and reflect your personality. Want to stay on top of all the new hot trends? Browse our site! Everyday we release new styles that delight the eye and were designed to highlight your fashionable fabulousness. Looking for a leather midi skirt or a flowy chiffon number? We have them.

What are midi skirts?

Plus-size midi skirts are defined as a skirt that falls to mid-calf.  During the ‘20s, they were considered scandalous as they showed off a woman’s ankle! They’ve been around for almost every era ever since and have only grown in popularity. These days the midi’s hem can hit between the top of the knee andthe top of the calf.  Depending upon the fabric and the cut, they can be as casual as a jean mini skirt, or as dressy as a ballgown skirt.

Types of midi skirts

• Button front  — button front skirts can be made from denim, corduroy, linen, even silk or leather. Midi skirts made from denim, Tencel, corduroy and the like are considered a casual style. Finer fabrics like a wool blend, silk or leather have a more elevated look. If the skirt’s buttons are rhinestone-enhanced, those button front midi skirts can be worn for special occasions.
• Pencil skirt — pencil skirts are defined by a narrow silhouette that hugs the body. While most pencil skirts have a back slit, they make the wearer shorten their stride. 
• Asymmetrical hem — the hem is cut on an angle, where it may dip down to the ankle, and then end mid-calf.
• Fishtail hem — This style is also known as a mermaid hem. The body of the skirt fits like a pencil skirt and the hem flares out.
• Pleated —pleated midi skirts may have pleats that range from crystal (micro, narrow) to inverted, pin tuck, knife, accordion, flat, and wide box pleats.
• A-line — made in the shape of the letter, the top or narrow part is the waistband, and then the skirt, mimicking the letter “A”, flares out to a full skirt.
• Wrap — the skirt is wrapped around the body, and held in place with either snaps, buttons, or ties.
• Sarong — like a wrap skirt, the sarong is held in place by a knot. These types of midi skirts can be used as cover-ups at the beach or pool.
• High low — the back hem is longer than the front hem.
• High waist — high waist skirts sit above the belly button. 
• Circle — also known as a skater skirt, the skirt resembles a perfect circle.
• Tiered —created with several horizontal bands, each going wider as they go towards the hem.
• Ruffle— skirts may have a ruffle trim at the hem or be ruffled all over.
• Handkerchief — AKA sharkbite hem is a skirt with a hem that has four (or more) lower points.
• Straight — not as fitted as a pencil skirt, it is a classic style. At its simplest form, it resembles a rectangle. 

How to Style a Midi Skirt for Every Season

The two easy rules to follow when creating a midi skirt outfit for every season are: fabric and color. Heavier fabrics and darker colors look best for fall through winter wear. Pastel or bright hues and lightweight fabrics offer the perfect look for warm weather.

Quick tricks to style a fall or winter midi skirt:

Boots and closed shoes add autumnal flavor to midi skirts. Dark or textured tights worn with booties or boots can elevate a midi skirt in the fall. Pair a wool or wool-blend midi skirt with a blazer and turtleneck for a polished ensemble. A chunky sweater, corduroy midi and either booties or oxfords is a classic fall through winter outfit. Show off your new boots with a partially unbuttoned (from the hem to the knee) mid I skirt. Pair it with a blouse to complete the style.

A black velvet midi skirt, heels and a sparkly top can take you from an awards dinner to the ballet. Create an edgy modern look with a denim jacket and leather midi skirt. A classic fall ensemble is a pencil skirt worn with a dressy blouse layered under a cardigan.

Quick tricks to style a warm weather midi skirt:

Try a cropped blazer with a full midi skirt and heels, for a comfortably polished office look. Anklets with heels add a summery vibe to lacey midi skirts. Patterned midi skirts look fresh when worn with boatneck or cotton T-shirt. If spending the day doing lots of walking, try this style with sneakers or walking shoes.  A lightweight gauze or cotton midi skirt could be paired with a sleeveless blouse and wedge heels for work or weekend.  Try a fishtail midi skirt with either a silky camisole or dressy blouse to an evening wedding. For a summery daytime wedding try a pastel hued or floral midi skirt with a coordinating top and a hat.

However you like your midi skirts; patterned, floral or solid, we’ve got them all right here. Not sure if the midi skirt is right for you? Contact one of Dia & Co’s stylists to get a personalized collection that fits your figure and your needs.