What's the difference between a midi, knee-length or maxi dress?

Most importantly, what's the right time and place to wear that length?

This is the question that 90% of women are scratching their heads!

Does length really matter that much?

The answer is yes, we have brought you the top 5 most common dress lengths, how to wear them, and the best occasions to wear them!

Miniskirts scream out, and they're usually about mid-thigh in length. They're fun for so many occasions like girls' night out, dancing, dinner dates, and more! But it's important to note that they may not be suitable for all occasions! Like if you're going to meet your boyfriend's family, maybe a midi or maxi dress is a safer bet!

Miniskirts can be worn year-round, but summer is the most popular way to cool down! Maybe you add a cute jacket if you want to wear it in the cooler months. Even paired with leggings in a neutral color it's perfect. For the warmer months, we recommend choosing a fun summer color like pink or yellow!

I think you can guess from the name that this length is right around the knee!

Knee-length dresses are cute and fun while adding a professional edge.

Knee-length dresses can be worn anytime. You can keep it casual with a denim jacket and sneakers, or pair it with heels and gold jewelry.

This type of dress is perfect as a bridesmaid dress, for church functions, lovely summer picnics, gatherings with family or friends, and dinner nights!

A midi skirt usually lands at just a shin length between the ankle and knee.

If you are tall, this skirt might be a little taller. If you are on the shorter side, you will want the skirt to be a little longer. This also applies to any clothes you get!

These dresses can come in a variety of styles, such as an off-the-shoulder style, a one-leg slit, or something a little more modest!

You can pair this dress with cute sandals or heels. What occasions are midi dresses suitable for right now? A lot of! Perfect for weddings, lunch/dinner dates, family photos, or just a casual day in life!

Long skirts are always a great idea in my opinion! Long skirts are usually just around the ankle.

They might just be the most popular type of skirt in our dress length guide!

Maxi dresses are fun to wear! You can style them in many different ways. On the casual side, you can wear a cute sandals and keep it simple with some small jewelry. Also in the colder months, you can add a cute long sleeve shirt underneath, or you can add a jacket on top! They can be worn year-round!

From weddings to the beach to the office, these dresses can be worn for any occasion. The options are endless!

The floor-sweeping dress lives up to its name. The garment usually drags across the floor, covering your shoes.

Floor-length dresses are perfect for more special occasions! These types of dresses can be perfectly paired with a lovely simple handbag and some fine and elegant jewelry!

Floor-length dresses are perfect for events like weddings, wedding guests, lavish dinners, or some kind of work meeting or event!

The above introduces skirts of different lengths and their suitable occasions. If you want to know more or want to buy long skirts, please contact us.

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