A short dark red skirt opens beneath a crossed upper section. Narrow straps rise above, with the central neckline forming a V direction. A broader quiet zone marks the transition into the skirt. Several necklaces sit over the open upper area. The crop ends before the shoes, so the final lower combination is not visible and needs a complete view on your own candidate.
Use this reference if you enjoy a similar upper direction to a long dress but want less fabric length. Compare the short outline with a longer version while keeping other pieces as similar as possible. Decide whether you want the larger visible leg and shoe area. A short skirt is its own proportion rather than merely a cut-down copy of the long falling photographs.
Try the actual length while seated and taking ordinary steps. Choose shoes afterwards that you want to see across the complete outfit. Assess jewellery with one necklace first, then add others individually. The multiple lines in the picture are an option. You can choose the neckline with a quieter upper area and let the short skirt remain the leading difference.