Skirting the issue: This season's cute skirts

September 24, 1:28 PMCleveland Style and Fashion ExaminerJane Lettieri

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Skirts are hot this season and come in lots of different shapes and styles that will appeal to various body types.  Above are several different skirt looks that are paired with various tops and jackets that are current and chic.

Look number one features and floral pencil skirt, which is the most conservative look pictured.  A pretty print such as this would be great paired with black cardigan sweater with ruffle detailing (both: www.jcrew.com).  To make sure this look works be certain to tuck in the fitted cardi and finish with a lovely mid-width belt at the waist.  The shoe?  A basic black patent pump slip-on or t-strap should do the trick.

Look number 2 is quite fun and displays a flirty short ruffled number (www.forever21.com) paired with an ultra-conservative and basic black button down blouse (www.jcrew.com).  STYLE TIP: When wearing something super frou-frou like the polka-dot skirt be sure to match it up with something extremely basic like a button down blouse tucked in and of course rolled up to the elebow - don't forget to pop the collar.  Other nice options include a white tee or tank.  The shoe?  How about an ankle bootie with subtle rivet details.

Look three demonstrates this season's sequins trend.  Again, with a sparkly number (www.lulus.com) keep the match-up top more understated.  Try a graphic tee (www.revolveclothing.com)  to punk-it-up a bit and try shoulder sweeping gold earrings to sweeten the deal.  The shoe?  Slouchy black suede to-the-knee boots.

Look 4 is the most casual of the bunch featuring a fleece architectural skirt (www.lulus.com) and biker-style denim jacket (www.revolveclothing.com) .  To add a bit more life and color to this pallett don red suede ankle boots or pumps and carry an apple hued hobo bag.  For a day at school or just running errands, this look is perfectly polished but still stylish and up-to-date.

Look number five isn't for the meek and mild.  Don one of these body-con studded skirts by Le Rok(www.revolveclothing.com) only if you've got the bod since this second skin material sticks to each and every inch.  Complete the rock n' roll vibe with Fall 2008's favorite jacket the black leather moto and stick a simple slouchy white tank beneath it all ... The shoe?  Black or red ankle bootie.

And finally for the last look!  This simple black pencil skirt (www.revolveclothing.com) is a must for any wardrobe since it can be worn day-to-night and is extremely flattering on just about everyone.  To add a bit of spunk and fall '09 into the mix try this sateen skirt with a wood cutter's favorite shirt  - the plaid flannel (www.revolveclothing.com) .  Plaids are always a must for fall and this season highly popular especially when worn 90's style with leggins and Doc Martens.  The shoe?  Black pumps please.