Lifestyle Style How Celebs Are Wearing the Hottest Hemline of the Summer: The Midi! Are you beguiled by what to wear with your of-the-moment calf-length skirt? It turns out, anything from sneakers to sassy boots works! Get inspired by the multitude of ways stars like Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba and more have styled their modern midis By Catherine Kast Published on July 1, 2016 01:18 PM Share Tweet Pin Email 01 of 11 MINKA KELLY Stefanie Keenan/Getty The outfit: Flouncy skirt + equally flouncy off-the-shoulder top + sleek nude sandalWhy it works: The fabrics are what makes Minka stand out despite the neutral color palette: The circular eyelet pattern her Tibi skirt plays off the subtle stripes on her contrasting black top. A simple shoe grounds the voluminous look and adds length to the almost entirely hidden leg. 02 of 11 JENNIFER ANISTON James Devaney/GC Images The outfit: Navy silk dress + soft pink sneakers + fedoraWhy it works: The raw-edge hem makes the high-end silky fabric feel low-key, and the hat and sneakers add a menswear vibe to the feminine silhouette. Plus, the color of her pendant necklace echoes the hue of her sneaks. That's Jen Aniston for you: Low-maintenance, but still pulled-together. 03 of 11 LILY ALDRIDGE AND BEHATI PRINSLOO Bauer-Griffin/GC Images The outfits: Button-front short-sleeve dresses + mules + bunsWhy they work: Yes, it does help that these Victoria's Secret models have mile-long legs, but the key to pulling off the slip-on mule is making sure the rest of your look is totally effortless (that's where the bun hairstyle comes in) and adding in one standout accessory. For Lily, it's her whimsical bag (we love that it's almost old-ladyish, which is another way this dress could be interpreted), and for Behati, it's a tough moto jacket. 04 of 11 THE OBAMA LADIES Balkis Press/Sipa The outfits: Paisley patterned dresses + low black heelsWhy they work: Even though Malia, Sasha and Michelle are all wearing different looks, the first family is killing it in variations on a sartorial theme: A tapestry-inspired print, some kind of waist definition (be it a belt or a band) and low, reasonable black heels. 05 of 11 KATHARINE MCPHEE Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP The outfit: White tank top (hers is JBrand) + fringe skirt + metallic strappy sandalsWhy it works: It would be easy to let this Tamara Mellon skirt be the only bold piece in this ensemble, but Katharine's gold braided heels are eye-catching without competing with it too much. 06 of 11 LEA MICHELE FameFlynet The outfit: Straight black tank dress + chambray shirt + slip-on sandalsWhy it works: Lea is just 5'3'', but notice that she looks super tall here and isn't even wearing heels! That's because both the dress and the shoes are solid black. And why, you might ask, should you pair a denim shirt with this rather than a jean jacket? The easy flowiness of her open shirt is something that can't really be achieved with a stiffer jacket. 07 of 11 JENNA DEWAN TATUM BG006/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images The outfit: A belted sleeveless dress + streamlined heels + neutral bucket bagWhy it works: File this under “modern minimalist.” Actually, put it at the top of that file. The sexiness of the plunging neckline is balanced out by the length of the dress and the careful accessorizing. What stands out here is that there are no standout pieces: Her ear climbers are teeny and the only real adornment on this look at all is the tassels on her bag. 08 of 11 ELLE FANNING Splash News Online The outfit: Cotton tank dress + varsity jacket + sneakers + ladylike bagWhy it works: Before you write off dressing like this because 1) you don't own a Gucci bag and sneaks and 2) if you did you wouldn't wear them to the airport, take a beat. The way Elle is juxtaposing sporty and feminine here shows she's wise beyond her fashion years. Bonus points for picking red sunnies to draw out that bright hue from her other accessories. 09 of 11 ROSARIO DAWSON Donato Sardella/Getty The outfit: Geometric-patterned skirt + short-sleeve blouse + loafersWhy it works: In case you're worried about feeling frumpy in flats with a wide-cut skirt like this, take a cue from Rosario, who is clearly totally thrilled by this look. If you're happy and comfy, it will show! Since there's so much going on (notice that the punchy print on the skirt has marbling motif that's echoed on the blouse), patent loafers are a grounding choice. 10 of 11 JESSICA ALBA Startraks; Splash News Online The outfits: Slip dress + oversize metallic clutch + two different pairs of ankle strap heels + a studded jacketWhy they work: It's not a shock that changing your heel height can totally change the length of your dress, but we love the way Jessica changes her entire look based on her shoes. The black platforms are a little fancy, but a trendy jacket up top makes the look almost office appropriate. When she wants to wear the dress on its own, she picks a lower wedge heel in a matching navy. 11 of 11 ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY FameFlynet The outfit: Flowy chiffon long-sleeve dress + lace-up boots + businesslike bag + round shadesWhy it works: It would've been so easy for Rosie to make this Zimmermann dress full-on bohemian with a saddle bag, sandals, and those round shades, but the addition of a structured bag and boots gives it an unexpectedly preppy twist. And in case you were wondering, we're saving this look for our fall inspo as well.