The Trumpet Skirt

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The Trumpet Skirt is also identified as a Mermaid Skirt but for this post I will use the title, "Trumpet Skirt".  The cut of this style fits snuggly around the hips and upper thighs, down to the center of the thighs (trumpet skirt) or knees (mermaid skirt), then dramatically flaring out into a beautiful trumpet head.  This creates a very appealing look!
It is titled as such because of it's shape, resembling the shape of a trumpet.  The picture above is from designer, Carmen Marc Valvo's Spring 2013 Line.   This gown and cut is especially flattering for the curvaceous women.  Please keep in mind that the Trumpet Skirt can be made in a more casual style based on the material used- i.e. jean or linen material, creating an elegant, yet edgy feel!
For the Curvy Woman:

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This look covers any areas desired due to its gathered nature and trumpet cut.

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Not only is this cut great for the full figured but it is bottomed out with a flattering full shape.

More Trumpet Looks from Zac Posen's Spring 2013 Line:

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This is a beautiful display of the Trumpet skirt- the color tones the wedding gown feel, but it is matched with the silk material.

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The Linen Material is what make's this look more casual.

More Casual Looks:

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The beauty of a layered, jean trumpet look.

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The light weight material of this skirt creates a completely different, more relaxed look.

Suggested Body Type: Curvy and Hourglass. Also adds curves to the slender body type.