Fashionable Full Skirts for Every Figure

2 Full Skirt Problems Solved

“Stylish and flattering full skirts above a size 12? Impossible to find!" Not so. These fashionable retailers come to the rescue.

• Alight: Sizes 14W to 28W, alight.com.
• Asos Curve: Sizes 16 to 22, asos.com.
• Forever 21+: Sizes XL to 3X, forever21.com.
• Jessica London: Sizes 12 to 28, jessicalondon.com.
• Madison Plus: Sizes 14 to 26, madisonplus.com.

“Oh, no! My skirt hem has fallen.” Can’t make it to the tailor? Try these easy no-sew ideas.

For a temporary fix:

• Tack up the hem with double-sided, masking, or clear packing tape. Even a Band-Aid will do in a pinch.
• Clip it up with a safety or bobby pin.
• Stick on adhesive Velcro dots.

For a long-term solution:

• Iron on fusible tape, like Dritz Stitch Witchery ($3, dritz.com for stores).
• Use fabric glue, such as Liquid Thread ($8, joann.com).