Spring Swish

This spring I couldn't be happier that the dirndl shaped skirt is everywhere. The swishy skirt is the reason we all the love the 50s as a fashion era. Voluminous, feminine and so much fun to wear, the dirndl skirt is this spring's must have. Wear it knee length for that feminine 50's look or short and playful for a more youthful, girly look. Clinch the waist and wear with your cutest 50's pumps.

50's starlet Grace Kelly exudes femininity in her enormous dirndl skirt whereas Carrie makes a bold but playful statement in her polka dot, dirndl skirt.

Brigitte and Peaches both wear shorter swishy skirts. The frilled layers create a fun, girly feel.

Alexa stole the show at the Elle style awards in this romantic Luella, dirndl - skirted number. Honestly I am in love with this dress! Of course Audrey is the picture of grace and elegance in her black dirndl dress.

I love Audrey's outfit from Roman Holiday as she shows how a dirndl skirt can be worn for everyday just as much as a special occasion. Scarlett brings the dirndl skirt right up to the minute in her voluminous, rich purple dress.

I love how these two girls from Facehunter where their dirndl skirt in such fun, fashion forward ways. Still feminine but just screaming with personality.

Dolce and Gabbana's dirndl skirts are my favourite this season. I love the thick fabric and clinched waists.

Donna Karen goes for 50's summer chic with her elegant full skirted dresses.

At Gucci the dirndl is mixed with a bit of rock chick edge for an exciting contrast. I love the combination of full skirt and fitted jacket.

Meanwhile at Karl Lagerfeld, the dirndl skirt gets a fun, youthful new lease of life.