and my stomach look even bigger? And what do you wear them with, Sarah Moffat, Camberwell
your lounge room, and hours spent debating the merits of acid-wash jeans, then you're a woman after my own heart. Cue 2006 and it's Only this time our legs are a little thicker, our waists it's Bob Dylan who brings out our inner poet, not Bananarama.
bubble skirt and so, for many, it is time to revisit the trend, albeit with a fresh perspective. Anything but a puff piece, the bubble skirt for spring/summer is sculptured to work and, unlike its predecessor, it is shaped and tailored, flattering the female form. This season at Willow, it was rendered in voluminous cotton pleats, played out in subtle shades of grey, while Country Road offered a fresh interpretation in white and royal blue, cleverly and letting them fall to just below the knee.
on the waist, therefore covering most stomach (read trouble-spot) spreads. Either drawn in with a tie or accentuated with a belt to control the bulk, the bubble skirt actually makes women's legs look longer and their stomachs flatter. Hallelujah.
Zimmerman's bubble complete with pockets and large, cheeky bow ties at the waist.
Now, given all that volume below, the bubble skirt is best paired with something more slimline on top. Cue a simple cotton tank, shirt or lightweight knit tucked in, and you've mastered the ladylike look.
Taking the trend to new heights is the bubble dress High-street brand Cue offers a number of gorgeous, affordable takes.
Slightly naughty schoolgirl, our favourite, is a deep slate grey your fashion bubble will burst this summer!
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