The MIDDI

I have always been a fan of skirts. A multi-functional garment for women of all ages they are socially accepted to be worn at most events. I even remember my first grey school skirt that I made my mum buy two sizes too small for me so as I walked it would ride up my legs. (Purely to compliment my short thick tie and my Miss Selfridge fitted white shirt and black Faith 4 inch heels) The less said about those days the better.

I've worn my fair share of skirts. Up until I was about 15 they were usually made out of denim and worn as a belt. From the ages of 15-19 I became a fan of the Saturday night girl skirt, which was normally a sickly bright pink or purple silk number, not intended to be worn as a belt, but as falling out of Oceana on a weekend goes, it would appear to do so. CLASSY. 

Nowadays, ever since the surge of the glorious legging, I haven't wanted to wear a skirt out for a long time. Until I recently purchases a lovely little cream floaty number from Urban Outfitters to add to my Summer wardrobe. Maybe its because I'm 22 and feel a little self concious of all those pesky 18 year olds with legs like colts, that I haven't felt adventurous enough to venture out in a 'mini' for a long time. 

I suppose this is where part of me should be jumping for joy at the prospect of one of the latest AW trends; the Mid-Calf Skirt. Hmmm. 

I have mixed reviews which are similar to how I felt when double denim made such a comeback I could hear Bewitched all the way from Ireland crying with relief that perhaps finally redeemed their outfit choices from the C'est La Vie craze (no such luck) and my 9 year old was shouting inside that if only I'd saved that cropped denim jacket and pedal pushers I'd be dusting them from the attic in no time. Erm, no.

This trend only makes one word spring to mind: MUM. I can imagine once she has cottoned on to this growing craze, my mum will be raiding her wardrobe from eras gone to show off her once fashionable attire where everybody was far too busy getting crunk and enjoying free love to notice to inches between her feet and her skirt and what a terrible mistake she was making.

The only time I could possibly see this trend being ever so slightly fun and fresh was back at the beginning of the 19th Century when it became quite risqué for ladies to be showing even the slightest amount of leg. Wearing this type of skirt probably gave their fellas a hot rush and allowed other more mature women to tut loudly at the horrific sight of a pair of feet and three quarters of a leg. Heavens forbid. 

Anyway, it's unsurprising that this 'fashion' has tried to creep on back into the wardrobe of fashionistas worldwide. After clogs and double denim we should have seen it coming. To not be too negative here are the best and probably the closest I will ever come to saying 'coolest mid-calf skirts going' on this AW Catwalk. Enjoy. Or at least try to.

FENDI AW10

 SALVATORE FERRAGAMO AW10

 MARC JACOBS AW10

 MICHAEL KORS AW10

 OSCAR DE LA RENTA AW10

 LOUIS VUITTON AW10