Photo: Imaxtree

With the ferocious return of the maxi-skirt, we have been busy lengthening our hems and cloaking our stems. But not too far, ladies, as it seems that this ever so elusive industry has thrown us yet another curve ball with the flash awakening of the mid-calf skirt. Catwalk consensus has shown us, for the first time in a long time, models trotting down the runway exposing not much more than a hint of ankle. Full, strait, sheer or pleated, it may not be the sexiest of skirt spans, but it is indubitably the most ladylike. Veiling the legs allows one to rock the spiciest of stilettos while avoiding the guilty feeling that entrance into any given house of worship would be strictly prohibited. A towering pair of heels can also add altitude for those of us not lucky enough to be blessed with the Julia Roberts 44-inch stilts. Mini, and maxi, and midi, oh my! Yes, the schizophrenic fluctuations in hemline length may be difficult to keep up with, but we can’t help but embrace this latest impulse.    

Photo: Imaxtree. Rochas Spring 2011

Photo: Imaxtree. Anna Sui Spring 2011      

Photo: Imaxtree. Anna Sui Spring 2011      

Photo: Imaxtree. Marc Jacobs Spring 2011    

Photo: Imaxtree. Marc Jacobs Spring 2011      
Photo: Imaxtree. Mulberry Spring 2011      

Photo: Imaxtree. Prabal Gurung Spring 2011      
Photo: Imaxtree. Prabal Gurung Spring 2011