InStyle: I'm 5 Feet Tall, and This Stylist-Approved, Anti-Chafing Staple Is My Key to Dressing for the Heat
Jun 29
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Despite sizing challenges and endless trips to the tailor, being petite has its perks. For one, a short hem is almost always guaranteed to fit and flatter my 5-foot-tall proportions, but I have a hard time trusting them on an especially active summer outing or when a gust of wind happens to blow through.
Fashion expert Dawn Del Russo and I agree that skorts are the only way to go, considering “you can move about the day without worrying” about overexposure, she said. Plus, built-in fabric shorts make them feel secretly as comfy and block pesky chafing on sweltering days while looking as dressed-up as skirts.
Below, shop Del Russo’s top pick from Quince, along with more effortless styles I’m adding to my travel, work, and weekend rotation.
Great fall fashion tips, especially the focus on practical pieces that can refresh a wardrobe. I also like seeing how personal style can be different, from seasonal trends to an oliver tree costume.