Versatility of the wrap skirt

 Finding just the right skirt style for one’s body type could be a challenge. However, there is an easy answer: a wrap skirt. Why is it so perfect? It can be season-neutral or specific; it can be dressy, sporty or casual; it can be lined or not without sacrificing the comfort; and most importantly, it can adjust as the body changes from year to year. And when the wearer is sitting down, it doesn’t restrict the movement. 

It looks best in wool, cotton, denim or linen, Thai silk, raw silk or shantung. Polyester brocade is also suitable. 

Usually, there are 2 fasteners (buttons, buckles or snaps) that can be safely adjusted up to 1.5” forward to tighten the waist or backwards to make more room. With the right side seam and/or dart tailoring, it can hug the wearer’s hips with such adjustments without distortion. 

The wrap skirt doesn’t have to look basic. It can be embellished around the edges, which give structural stability to the edge as well as classy zing to the garment. Another idea is lining it with a fun print fabric, and matching the outside button(s) to the theme of that print, while keeping the inside button(s) flat and simple. It can be made out of upcycled denim, hand-woven ethnic fabric or crochet or embroidered panels from vintage home wares. 

Photos are coming soon!