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1. You don't always have to pair high-waist skirts with button-down or dressy shirts. You can dress this skirt style down with a simple V-neck or tank top. This look is perfect for a date — you want to flatter your figure but don't want to appear overdressed.

2. Heels work best with high-waist skirts — they add length to your legs while creating a slimming silhouette.

3. This style will work well into the fall. Try tights and ankle boots with a high-waist skirt for an edgy look.

(Christina Ricci and Lauren Conrad dress down their high-waist skirts with simple white tops.)