Skirt swivelling! Oh, it is common though not a nice thing for a lady. She looks embarrassed, especially when in a public gathering or family occasion. There are several reasons for it and I am going to discuss each point so that you, women, can prevent it from happening. Before that, let me explain a few important things.
Where Does Your Skirt Sit?
Does the skirt rest on your hips or waist? If it rests on your hips, the fabric will go up and down as soon as you move. Even it will move sideways, which is another common thing, especially if it is a tight outfit and comes with little or no frills at the bottom. Each movement will make it move and even twist it around. The faster your pace, the more swivelling!
On the other hand, the waist stays level and therefore, a waistband sitting at your natural waist finds a more stable base.
What Is the Shape of Your Skirt?
The shape of the skirt also matters a lot if it comes to its tendency to swivel A skirt, with a straight cut or a pencil cut, will swivel more with your legs’ movement. The movement will make the fabric go up to the part of your body where the fabric will experience less tension.
There is a high possibility that woven non-stretch fabric skirts will swivel more than stretchable ones with your movements. The woven skirt fabric is less likely to stretch with your movement but will pull and swivel the garment around your body.
If your handbag sits on your hips, it could cause twisting of your skirt.
So, how to stop your skirt from being twisted?
Get it tailored to your curves
First thing first! Make sure it has enough room at your hips for free movement. It should sit firm at your natural waist. Firmness will stop it from sliding down. Do you have a long skirt? You can approach a tailoring and suit alteration London shop for the necessary modification so that it can comfortably sit on your natural waist level.
The high-waisted skirt is less prone to swivelling. High-waisted garments are in trend these days. Hence, you are in luck! There are plenty of options both in store and online to suit your style statement.
Buy a belt
Buy a belt to put your skirt in place. Belting your skirt at waist or hip is a good way to prevent swivelling. Alternatively, you can use rubber strips for the same purpose. These are found inside some of swimwear and strapless garments. Fasten these strips to the inside of your skirt waistband.
Accessorise
There are times when your favourite handbag causes troubles. If it rests on your hips, choose a smaller shoulder bag or a backpack to save your skirt from getting twisted.
Still confused? I will suggest that you should visit your local tailoring shop. A skilled tailor will do whatever he can do in his capacity to make sure that you are saved from feeling embarrassed.
