The straight and narrow

By Shirley Genga

Despite the fact that women’s fads come and go, skirts have remained a fixture on the fashion scene for their ability to flatter the feminine figure. Skirts are still very fashionable and come in a variety of trendy colours and styles.

This high-waisted, pleated black skirt (with pleats) is matched with a bright coloured top and a pair of red shoes to add colour to the out fit.

Such styles range from pencil shaped skirts to high waist skirts that sculpt the perfect fit for an African figure. When picking skirts, always have at the back of your mind the right shoes and blouse to accompany them. Generally, a short skirt’s best friend is the high-heeled pair of shoes while long skirts do well with both high-heeled and flat shoes.