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Long Skirts Can Make Someone Look Wider

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Skirts and dresses can be tricky when it comes to the hem length. It’s important to dress appropriately and not show up with a skirt that’s too short. But having a tea-length skirt or dress can cause someone’s lower half to appear wider.

Avoid skirts and dresses with a hem length just above the ankle.