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This floral mini checks both boxes and more with those fabulous puff sleeves and relaxed-yet-structured silhouette

Go for a seersucker or our colorful Holland & Sherry South Pacific linen blend suits to stand out

Two sleeve styles: Classic short puff sleeve &Mid-elbow puff sleeve

Susan Kim is the owner of Sum+Style Co., a Seattle-based personal styling company focused on innovative and approachable fashion

Using a belt to accentuate your waist Knotting your shirt to that it sits just at the top of the skirt Wear a form fitting top pair with a higher waisted maxi skirt Tucking in an oversized sweater or blouse to show off the waist Wear a crop top paired with a high waisted maxi skirt Tip #3 Tuck it in In order to watch for proportions and cinch your waist as noted in the tips above, try tucking in your flowy blouses or oversized sweaters to compliment the long length of your skirt