Out with the maxi's and in with the mini's

   For years, maxi skirts have created their own name in the apparel industry, they were the norm when it came to skirts. You would often see maxi skirts on the streets paired with sandals or sneakers and a crop top or tee, they were the bohemian girl's go to outfit when flared pants just weren't cutting it. But lately, maxi skirts have been traded in for a better model; the mini skirt. As time goes by, hemlines are beginning to get shorter and the mini skirt is sneaking up on us. Mini skirts trace back all the way to the 1960's where they were seen as a symbol for youth culture and its rebellion. The more and more mini skirts were seen on runway and introduced into collections by fashion designers, it gained popularity, but was also dismissed. Designers such as our very own Coco Chanel who called them "just awful" and Christian Dior who was also against the trend. From the 1960's to now, mini skirts are back and better than ever, and we all have Mary Quant to thank for creating this remarkable pieces of clothing.

 

   Just recently in 2015, suede and fringe mini skirts made their comeback, and you know exactly which skirts I am talking about. The suede skirts with the buttons going down the center or the suede mini skirts with the fringe hanging on them, like c'mon almost every girl I know has at least one pair of these styles. Although, one style of mini skirt that I have not seen on the streets since the early 2000's would be the denim mini skirt. I remember when I was about 13, denim mini skirts were everything. You would not be fashionable or "cool" unless you had one, or more. Pairing a denim mini skirt with a colorful tube top that I could not fill out to save my life or with a tight Limited Too camisole. Although, its 2016 now, and I am a 19 year old girl who could fortunately (thank heavens) fill out a tube top, who wants to give denim mini skirts another go.

   Usually when I participate in trend alerts, I get my inspiration and style from what I see on the streets and in the media, but the more I search and look at what is currently hype, mini skirts keep popping up, like from what hole did they decide to come out of? I do not know, but I am growing on them deeply. So as I currently type this blog post, I am looking up at my other tabs besides this one and I kid you not I am also on three other websites trying to track down where to buy a mini and what to wear them with once I have my own.

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   I have done the research to find out more about the growing popularity of denim mini skirts to find out style inspirations, like what to wear it with, where to buy them, and what styles to buy. So here is what I have collected to help anyone who is wanting to give them another chance!



|Style Inspo|

 Conclusion: Denim mini skirts are usually paired with any tops from a bodysuit to a simple tee or camisole. You want to keep the attention on the skirt so a comfortable and easy going top will go perfectly with a mini skirt to keeps its cute and casual concept its seeming to run with. Although with its authenticity and vintage look it has going on, find shoes to carry on its look at the same time making a statement, so midi boots, sneakers, or gladiator sandals would work. Always remember to stay true to your own style, just like these style icons (shown above) did, while preserving the overall purpose and idea of the denim mini.


|W2B (Where to Buy)|

• Urban Outfitters
• Express
• Nasty Gal
• ASOS
• Macy's
• Lulus

Go out there and find that mini!
xoxo

"Coco Chanel hated me. I understand why"-Mary Quant