How to wear the new sky high minis

July 6, 7:46 PMWomen's Image and Wardrobe ExaminerNatalie Jobity

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Diane Von Furstenburg silk jersey wrap mini: Bloomingdales

Hello legs!

If you haven’t noticed, ultra short minis are in style for summer. Both Beyonce and Alicia Keys wore versions at the BET awards on Sunday’s and other celebs have been spotted rocking the look lately.

A few words of advice: If you’re going to show off that much leg your legs including thighs have to be in tip top shape! With these minis it is ALL about the legs.

Second you have to find a silhouette that is flattering. When you are going that short you can’t have too much construction or detailing in your dress—the line has to be pretty simple for it to work. And be very careful of showing too much skin as this can 'cheapen' your look. (see below).

Atria mini available from edressme.com

Wearing an ultra short mini is best executed when the dress has sleeves like this cute design below from Revolver clothing available at shoprumor.com or the Diane Von Fustenburg dress above.

Third, be careful with layering a jacket over the dress because it can make you look top heavy.

Fourth, to ensure your leg muscles are working overtime high heels are a must—they elongate the leg that much more and help them look sleeker.

Medallion mini from emoda.com

Fifth, a little bronzer or shimmer on the leg won’t hurt for a night out.

And finally, for ladies with full thighs you want to be really sure that hemline is not hitting you at your widest point—the effect will make your thighs look even wider!

DC ladies, don’t be left out of this trend. Follow my tips to ensure when you bare your legs, you do so fabulously!