The Bare Necessities: The Skirt Edition

With flowers almost in full bloom, it is time to start thinking about skirts (without tights). These three outfits are easy to recreate with items from your own closet and are sure to help you spring ahead!

Serious Style 



(Tuck this grey top into your pencil skirt, your silhouette should be slimming, not too tight {from TJMaxx})

 

(This black pencil skirt is from GAP and is fitted while still comfortable)

You can wear this simple pairing with any shoe, I recommend something with a higher heel i.e. classic black pumps, or even the nude stack heels below - a pencil skirt is most flattering when your shape is elongated.





The Casual Flirt



(This Saint Tropez West shirt is an unexpected twist on a classic - though white, the orange embroidery freshens things up and it's purposefully wrinkled fabric makes it casual) 

(This navy skirt from GAP is one of my favorites, its crochet looking overlay is perfect for spring and the fabric makes it light and airy. Though unexpected, orange and navy look great together because they are opposites on the color wheel)




(A great pair of cork wedges are key, this pair from Vaneli are great because they are metallic and only get better with age)

 

Effortlessly Chic

(This sweater is the perfect weight for spring and summer and is White + Warren, the tank is JCrew, and the necklace is actually a belt from Chico's that I wear either way)



(The look of all white is so lovely when done well, this jordo skirt from Michael Hayes is perfectly in tune with this summer's beachy trends, with its longer length and frayed fabric)

(The nude color of these Nine West stack heels will elongate your legs, while the grey will seem modern and add dimension - this is one of my best purchases)



Hi Everyone,

I hope that you had a wonderful Monday - despite it being Monday - and that you, again, enjoyed your weekend. I am so excited to do a post on skirts because I love them so much, yet find them difficult to wear sometimes, as there is much conteplation over length, fabric, movement, and versatility.  I am happy to report, however, that I have found not one, but three foolproof skirts to wear this spring season. Starting with darker colors such as black and navy is important, not only are these colors slimming, but they also leave you with many options on top. Also, don't be afraid to wear darker colors with bright, even neon, hues - all colors  that are opposites on the color wheel match really well together (even though that sounds bizarre, believe me, you should try it). When wearing skirts, I generally live by a, "the longer the skirt, the higher the heel" principle and would give that advice to anyone to wants to look as lean as possible in their outfits. Finally, skirts are meant to be worn in leu of pants, so don't buy a skirt that is restricting and/or uncomfortable - be smart when purchasing and feel airy when wearing. Enjoy your Tuesday, your beautiful springtime weather (fingers crossed), and some fabulous skirts!

xoxo,

D

P.S. If you find a skirt that you can't live without but feel like it is too long, find a tailor in your area and have it hemmed - just be careful buying something that you plan on altering too much, the result is almost never what you thought it would be.