FASHION SCHOOL THE MINI

Four steps to va-va-voom.

1. To qualify as a true mini, the skirt should hit about mid-thigh, four to

five inches above the knee. 2. Look for a mini that sits slightly higher on the waist to create a long, lean silhouette.

Avoid pockets, which add bulk. 3. Eschew pumps. The mini looks freshest this fall when paired with ankle

boots or knee-high stompers. 4. Keep the focus on your legs. Create balance by pairing a mini with a boyfriend blazer

or a turtleneck—another essential fall trend. Alicia Silverstone

in Clueless

Alexa Chung