The July Issue // Fashion Focus // How To Lengthen Your Legs

  • Sexy heels add instant length to your legs!

  • A floral pattern is the perfect way to step into spring!

  • You can't go wrong with a classic cut-off denim skirt!
     

  • The sailor look is big for spring! Go for skirts with nautical details like this navy mini with gold buttons.

  • Soft colors and lace details will give you an extra flirty look!

  • For a jean skirt with a twist look for something like this mini with a fun belt!
     

  • Pockets are a great detail and are perfect for when you don't want to carry a bag!

How To Lengthen    Your Legs

With winter almost over and spring around the corner, it’s time to pack up your sweaters and say hello to skirts! Miniskirts are the perfect spring staple if you are looking to add some length to your legs. Add a pair of heels to really give the illusion of longer legs (they’ll make you appear slimmer too!).  Want a more casual look? A jean skirt with a cute pair of flats or sandals will have you ready for a day of play! No matter which mini skirt you choose, one thing is for sure - your legs are guaranteed to look as long as Tyra’s!!

--Robyn Baskin

Which mini do you like best? Give us your vote in the comments section!

 

                                                                                                                         All images courtesy of Forever21.com

Jena COOPER
Paris

im a skirt & short fanatic, i started to wear jeans pant & leggins a few years ago and im definately rocking some skirt and heels this summer, rockin the street of France & hopefully meet my Tyty there =)

Kamla McKenzie
Lehigh Acres
Florida

loving the black and white and the one with the pockets

Eunice Reinoso
Caloocan City

I am not used to wearing minis but i want too ! I'm kinda conscious in wearing those.. But i'll try :D

Keesha Robinson
st. louis
Missouri

i really wouldn't wear a miniskirt in public too many sick and perverted people and windy you would see me wearing shorts under my skirts literally....

Karinsa (Kay) Morgan
Gadsden
Alabama

That's my motto! Mini shirt or dress and a cute hill or flat and your ready for long slinder appearance

hattie costas-snedden

hey tyra, what about if you have chubby legs, mini skirts dont always look the best, do u have an alternitive? and another way to make them look longer?? xx

Helen Grenillo
Denver
Colorado

I like the black and white skirt with the cool pattern of boxes type thing. Totally something I would pick out if I'm getting ready to go some where nice!

Jessica Hamilton
Wichita Falls
Texas

I love the black and white skirt. Has kind of a funky vibe to it. I am big on the weird shapes and colors.

Sherese Stringfield
Hampton
Virginia

i love the skirt with the sailor look

Honey Fiasco

I absoluty adore the pale skirt with the lace that color would really compliment my skin tone.

Pauline Schantzer
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania

AGREE WITH ADRIANA!

Rebecca Tessier
Windsor
Ontario

TYRA!! I love the idea of lengthening your legs... but I have the total opposite problem! I'm 21 and my legs are 42" from hip to floor (roughly).. Now I love the conservative look but sometimes I don't wanna wear a skirt ... moreTYRA!! I love the idea of lengthening your legs... but I have the total opposite problem! I'm 21 and my legs are 42" from hip to floor (roughly).. Now I love the conservative look but sometimes I don't wanna wear a skirt to my knees! How can I show off my beautiful long legs without looking slutty! HELLPP!!

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Annie Raithby
Toronto
Ontario

the nautical skirt is deffintely my favorite. =)

Adriana Lafayette
Dallas
Texas

I am loveing the skirt with the pockets it ccan be casual and proffesional which is more my taste

Elissa Martinez
California

Hell ya! i love this advice :) Im a shortie and I love bein short, but sometimes itd be nice to lengthen my legs. plus I love miniskirts so thank you Tyra. and these skirts are hott! i might try for other designs other t ... moreHell ya! i love this advice :) Im a shortie and I love bein short, but sometimes itd be nice to lengthen my legs. plus I love miniskirts so thank you Tyra. and these skirts are hott! i might try for other designs other than my usual jean skirts

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Alicia Sanders
Baldwinsville
New York

I like the advice and the pics but none of the pics had plus size girls in them

Rachele Proverbs
Bridgetown

i like the floral pattern, def the soft colours n lace details one( makes you look all sophisticated and stuff!) and the jean skirt with a twist isn't that bad at all... a day chillin wit friends and that wud work just f ... morei like the floral pattern, def the soft colours n lace details one( makes you look all sophisticated and stuff!) and the jean skirt with a twist isn't that bad at all... a day chillin wit friends and that wud work just fine!

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indiana rodriguez
bronx
New York

I love "a floral pattern" that i would wear and thank you for the tips because im 5'1 so i would loveee to look taller :)

Elizabeth Diaz
Compton
California

I liked the green black and white dots one... its cute! But I have a small concern i'm pretty slim myself and well my legs are not thick and well sometimes i feel like they might look to skinny, do you have any tip for t ... moreI liked the green black and white dots one... its cute!
But I have a small concern i'm pretty slim myself and
well my legs are not thick and well sometimes i feel like they might look to skinny, do you have any tip for that TYRA? any help?

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desiree johnson
cda
Idaho

classic cut off mini skirt, they our my summer weakness I have a few although I like subtle designs on em.

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