How To Tell If Your Skirt is Too Tight

Look for horizontal lines across the front of the skirt.

This happens when there isn't enough fabric to "cover the spread" and so it is being pulled across the hips and thighs instead of being allowed to flow easily from the waist. This is a clear sign that the skirt is too tight. Also, this is not a problem that only effects curvy women.

People can have a hard time accepting you as a competent professional if your clothing is too tight.

This is such a great look. The dress has a nice fitted bodice and the cardigan allows her to add a fun colored shoe while keeping the look office appropriate. Notice that she does have that horizontal stretching but her skirt does have a decorative horizontal stitching that keeps it from being too noticeable.

Dresses that fit one area of the body better than another is a huge problem for most women. Depending on the cut of the dress is may be better to go one size up. Don't get too attached to a certain clothing size. There is no industry standard which means that you could go to three different stores and fit into more than three different sizes. No one else is going to notice if you are wearing an 8 instead of a 6 or a 16 instead of a 14, but they are sure going to notice if your backside is busting out the seams.  Also, depending on the cut going up a size can make you look thinner because the fabric will be able to drape the way that it was designed to. Remember that clothing designers don't purposely make clothes that will make you look terrible. Next time you go shopping grab a bunch of sizes, check yourself out in the three-way mirror and keep in mind that you don't have to buy anything that doesn't fit exactly the way that you want.