Mini Matters

Q Who should and shouldn't wear this summer's pleated miniskirts? A friend of mine bought one, and I think I'm being exposed to a little too much of her now.

Wondering in Alexandria

AIn my opinion, people should be able to throw on whatever makes them feel good. That said, like most articles of clothing, miniskirts work better for certain people than others. The best candidates are willowy, tomboyish types who slip into a mini and make it look sporty and fun. If you have fuller, rounder legs, or ones with Williams-sister-level muscle, the hem can cut you off unflatteringly. If you're way curvy, tiny skirts will always appear very Pam Anderson -- fine if that's what you're going for. Super-tall girls might have a similar problem; a mini perched on top of mile-high legs makes you look like you're not wearing much at all. But come fall, this should all be moot: Shorter skirts will be out, out, out and longer, ladylike hemlines in. Sara Switzer

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