If you are petite

What to look for: A fitted style that won't overwhelm your small frame. Pick skirts that fall above the knee -- a pleated skirt worn with platforms will "give you height and elongate your frame," Polk says.

What to avoid: Long skirts that fall below the knee, which make you look like a teapot ... short and stout.

One to try: Gap Drawstring Skirt, $26.95