The skater skirt

CEBU, Philippines - No, it's not mini skirt. It's the skater skirt. While the two skirt style may appear similar, they are different.

It is rare these days to see a girl in mini skirt. The style is still very much around, though; meaning one would not look 'oldie' wearing it. It's just that mini skirt is not as common to come across today as it used to.

The skater skirt is in. It's as short as the mini skirt, but it's not mini skirt. The skater skirt doesn't fall flat or straight like the mini skirt; perhaps that's the main difference between the two. And the skater skirt is high-waisted compared to the mini.

The website www.fashiongum.com finds the skater skirt as something versatile, the same as skinnies or biker jacket. Fitted at the waist and flared out into an A-line silhouette, it is a good choice for a girl to look gorgeous, the website says, adding that every street fashionista is wearing this kind of skirt in her everyday life nowadays. The great thing about skater skirts is the hot look, the website points out; it is easy to wear, fits with all the tops in a girl's wardrobe, makes her legs look longer, she can wear it in any season.

So, the skate skirt is not only hot but practical as well. The fashiongum.com website suggests that for a smart-casual, breezy look, it's good to go for a dark violet long-sleeve top and tuck it inside pleated floral dark blue skirt. It looks best with gold accessories.

There are numerous fits and styles of the skater skirt. And it comes in a variety of colors, too. The challenge remains to pick the right style and color to match the top and the girl wearing it. (FREEMAN)