Fashion: Skirts go full circle

By SARA GLASSMAN, Special to the Star Tribune

Last update: May 2, 2008 - 3:51 PM

A full skirt is a feminine way to be easy and breezy for spring. That's great news, since the A-line and to-the-knee silhouettes are flattering on most body types. Just be sure to balance your fuller bottom with a slimmer top -- try a simple fitted tee or a tucked blouse. Then billow away!

FULL BLOOM

• H&M Skirt ($19.90) from H&M. • Simply Vera tee ($34) from Kohl's. • Necklace (worn as headband) by Subversive ($19.99) from Target.

SWING OUT, SISTER

• INC International Concepts skirt ($69) from Macy's. • Perfectly Imperfect tee ($71) from Birch Clothing, 2309 W. 50th St., Mpls., 612-436-0776, www.birchclothing.com.

• H&M belt ($4.90) from H&M.

Eyelet opener

• Isaac Mizrahi skirt ($24.99) from Target. • Simply Vera tank ($34) from Kohl's.

• Simply Vera belt ($24) from Kohl's.

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