How to Wear a Bubble Skirt?

Puff sleeve dresses were all the rage in the summer a few years ago. But have you heard of bubble skirts? As one of the most popular fashion items for sweet girls today, bubble skirts will bring you surprises in the coming summer!

With its unique shape and style, bubble skirts are nowadays not only welcomed by fashion blogger, but also preferred by ordinary ladies for the need of attending all kinds of occasions. However, maybe you find that the effect is not ideal after trying a bubble skirt. Or, you have no idea what kind of tops can be matched with such a unique skirt. No matter what your questions about bubble skirts are, they will be answered in this blog.

What Is a Bubble Skirt?

As its name suggests, a bubble skirt is a skirt with the shape like a bubble. Of course, you can also call it a balloon skirt or a bud skirt.

The idea of the bubble skirt dates back about a hundred years. In 1932, fashion designers Vera Mukhina and Nadezhda Lamanova cooperated to create a sketch of an amazing dress. The skirt of this dress has a very unique shape, like an inflated balloon or a bubble. It gradually expands from the waist and then slightly retracts to the edge of the skirt. And the style of this skirt is highly correlated with the Rococo style clothing worn by aristocratic women in European courts in the 18th century. The main similarity between the two is that they both use a lot of pleats and multiple layers of fabric at the hem of the skirt to create a fluffy and rounded shape.

However, it wasn't until the 1950s that a true bubble skirt came out. This is a masterpiece by a Spanish designer called Cristóbal Balenciaga. During this period, the bubble skirts were usually used as the bottoms of the dresses, and the waist would be further contracted, while the hem would be wider. The two could form a more striking contrast and fully show the elegance of women. But there is no doubt that at that time, this kind of skirt was mainly prepared for grand occasions such as red carpets and celebrations, rather than everyday wear for ordinary women. Later, with the development of media such as movies and fashion magazines and the spread of celebrities, bubble skirts really became popular. Whether she was a famous actress like Madonna or a celebrity like Princess Diana, she was once fascinated by the charm of the bubble skirt.

In the 1980s, as fashion trends become more diverse, bubble skirts also continued to evolve and innovate. Bubble skirts are no longer limited to elegant and sweet styles, but are combined with punk, street and other styles that have gradually emerged since the 1980s to create more different styles.

Nowadays, the bubble skirts that were exclusive for the female celebrities havee already become a classic item in ordinary ladies’ wardrobes. The designers of many brands have a special liking for this type of skirt, so no matter what your budget is, you can always find one affordable.

Who Is Suitable for Wearing a Bubble Skirt?

Still remember the question we mentioned in the introduction? Why did you find that the effect was not ideal after trying the bubble skirt? Why can't you wear it to the same effect as the fashion bloggers? It's probably because your figure and temperament are not suitable for wearing bubble skirts. So the question is, who is suitable for wearing a bubble skirt?

The bubble skirt is among the rare items that is suitable for ladies of both inverted triangle and pear shape figures. For women with inverted triangle figures, the bubble skirt can visually increase the volume of the lower body, thus effectively balancing the body proportions. For pear shaped figures, the loose and puffy hem of the bubble skirt can largely cover the fat on the hips and thighs, which can also play a role in modifying the figure shape.

Bubble skirts of most lengths are more suitable for taller ladies. Since the hem of a bubble skirt is usually fluffy and can increase the volume of the lower body, a slightly longer bubble skirt will make a petite lady look bulky and heavy. If a tall and slender lady wears the same skirt, the effect will be much better. But this does not mean that petite ladies should be completely insulated from bubble skirts. They can try to choose mini bubble skirts and high-waist bubble skirts to visually lengthen the leg lines and modify the figure proportions.

Although bubble skirts have evolved into many different styles in the later period, the inherent characteristics of this skirt determine that it still has a sweet temperament to a certain extent. Therefore, compared with girls with other temperament types, girls with a sweet temperament are more suitable for wearing bubble skirts.

Women with crooked legs need to avoid bubble skirts. Although ordinary people rarely have perfect leg lines, at least women with straight legs will look much better in bubble skirts. This is because the bubble skirt has a unique shape, and when you wear it, it is difficult for other people's eyes not to be drawn to your lower body. Therefore, the flaws of women with crooked legs will be more easily exposed.

What Tops to Wear with a Bubble Skirt?

If fashion had remained stuck in the 1950s, you probably wouldn't have to think about this for the bubble skirts were generally used as the bottoms of the dresses. But since now the bubble skirts come into being, you need to know more about the knowledge of matching tops with a bubble skirt.

🧋A sweet look. Since bubble skirts are with sweet features themselves, a sweet look may be the easiest and first thing people can recall. You can choose a shirt with other elements of sweet style, such as a ruffled shirt to match with the bubble skirt. For some colder days in spring or the early mornings or nights, add a tender cardigan to your outfit.

🧋A simple look. A bubble skirt is really an eye-catching fashion item. So in order to create a balanced look, the top you choose need to be much simpler. For example, a solid color T-shirt is exactly a good choice. Alternatively, for petite ladies, you can combine a high waist bubble skirt with a cropped tank top to further visually raise your waistline, lengthen your legs, and optimize your figure proportions.

🧋A retro look. Since the bubbles skirt evolved from the clothes worn by European court noble women a hundred years ago originally, bubble skirts are also very compatible with retro-style tops. To create a retro look, you can choose a top with leg-of-mutton sleeves or a solid-color square-neck top.

🧋A cool look. The previous styles are to further show the characteristics of the bubble skirt itself, but this style of outfits goes the other way and focuses on the sense of contrast. A tough top and outerwear should be chosen. The choices you can consider include the leather jackets, cargo jacket and camouflage jacket. The toughness of these outerwear can form sharp contrast with the sweetness and the softness of the bubble skirt.

Outfit Ideas of a Bubble Skirt in Spring and Summer

A midi bubble skirt + a solid color top + a blazer + a pair of black leather shoes

This outfit is designed for the office ladies in the spring. Yes, we've already discussed how to wear a bubble skirt for both casual and formal occasions, but we've always overlooked that it can also be worn for commuting or other more formal occasions without making your look look out of place. With a solid color top, a black or grey blazer and a pair of black leather shoes, your outfit will appear more formal. Together with a delicate pendant necklace and a silver watch, and your look will look more capable and elegant.

An off the shoulder top + a chiffon bubble skirt

Add this sweet styled outfit to your shopping list! In order to highlight your sweet temperament, you can choose an off-shoulder top with elements such as lace and bows, which can also show your beautiful shoulder and neck lines. A pair of loafers and a bucket hat are accessories suitable to complete this outfit.

A floral printed square neck top + a solid color bubble skirt

It is obvious that this outfit is prepared for lovers of retro style. Pair them with heavier makeup and bright accessories and you can create a retro look very easily. In order to avoid the overall outfit being too fancy, we try to choose a solid color bubble skirt, because the print on the top is more conducive to creating a retro style.

A tank top + a denim jacket + a bubble skirt

For lovers of the street casual style, this outfit is the most suitable! The tough denim jacket and the bubble skirt neutralize with each other, creating an outfit which is both elegant and cool. To complete this outfit, just choose a pair of sneakers and a baseball hat.