So, do opt for high-waist styles, and be sure to show it off by tucking in your top or rolling up your tee, as I do here. Don’t get me wrong, I like an oversized blazer as much as the next (tall) gal, ...

Mirroring the same midi length as Cat's Zara skirt, the River Island version is also a light caramel brown (tick), flowing rather than pencil (tick) and sits high on the waist (again, tick).

Not too short, not too long, a midi skirt would no doubt be the Goldilocks ... no ankle booties, no high-top Chuck Taylors. Given that the midi hem already cuts off your leg at an inopportune ...