How to wear a miniskirt to work without getting into trouble with HR

Colour coordinate with a tailored suit

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As seen on Tiffany Hsu, the buying director at Mytheresa, a bright fluorescent yellow skirt suit can look incredibly polished and chic. The key here is to opt for a well-tailored suit jacket in an oversized, slouchy silhouette to create a cool and relaxed fit that extends slightly past the hemline of your mini skirt. Bright saturated colours such as lime green and coral orange are also in this spring, so don’t be afraid to experiment with louder, in-your-face hues when it comes to your coordinated two-piece.

Opt for ladylike prints

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Spanish fashion influencer Aida Domenech shows us how to look great in a graphic floral printed mini skirt. Teaming a high-waisted ruched skirt with bright pink florals with a casual white tee and an oversized grey blazer, Aida finishes her look with tall combat boots for a modern look that balances between ladylike and edgy for a grown-up vibe.

Team with a T-shirt and oversized blazer

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One very popular styling combination lately has been teaming a casual cotton tee with a polished short skirt and an oversized blazer with strong structured shoulders. It looks comfortable, effortless and sophisticated all at the same time. Finish your look with a pair of ankle boots, a chunky gold-tone chain choker and a chain-link shoulder bag.

Wear it with tall slouchy boots

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Wearing a pair of tall boots with shafts that extend over ankle territory may be an adventurous fashion choice for many of us especially when considering the humidity in Singapore. But it’s undeniable how chic it looks – especially when paired with a mini skirt. A pair of slouchy leather boots offers a proportional balance to the short hemlines of your skirts, elongates your legs, and helps you reveal less skin.

Lean into the ‘70s with colourful patchwork prints

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Tapping into the ‘70s aesthetic with bright colour-clashing patchworked patterns, this outfit is expressive, fun and yet entirely sophisticated by dint of the stoic houndstooth jacket with short sleeves and padded shoulders. Emulate this look for yourself with a more conservative twist by teaming a patchwork suede mini skirt with a fitted ribbed polo sweater, an oversized tailored jacket, a saddle bag and a pair of immaculate pointed toe mules

Wear it over a pair of pantyhose

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Embrace hosiery or leggings when you’re wearing your favourite mini so that you can look professional and ladylike. A pair of pantyhose underneath a mini skirt helps ensure that you’re not exposing too much skin at the office, which may help if your workplace has stricter dress codes. Opt for darker or skin-coloured stockings without prints or patterns for a more subtle approach.

Opt for conservative necklines like a polo top

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Style influencer Brittany Xavier dresses a prim printed buttoned up blouse with an A-line leather mini skirt and a color blocking turquoise and grey leather jacket with oversized proportions and contrasting textures in the form of quilted leather panels for added interest. Pairing a mini skirt with higher necklines, such as a polo top, a high buttoned up collar, and a mock neck can complement and ground a mini skirt if you’re afraid of baring too much skin.

Dress it with a hoodie

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Teaming an oversized black hoodie with a tartan printed mini skirt with pleats and a wide-cut belt, Yoyo Cao pulls off an urban take on punk dressing replete with oversized sunnies and lace-up mid-calf combat boots. For a similar casual cool vibe, style a mini skirt in denim or colourful prints with a graphic sweatshirt or oversized hoodie and finish the look with block heeled ankle boots.

Wear a serious print like heritage checks

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When styled together with a “grown up” print such as houndstooth or heritage checks, mini skirts are immediately elevated and look more sophisticated for the office. Pair a simple mini skirt with a solid coloured cable knit sweater and a structured tailored suit jacket rendered in brown checks and in a few sizes up to pull off adrogynous styling.