Updating your skirt wardrobe
In a recent post, I (JoJami) mentioned that my colorful skirt was a few years old and “not that in style any more.”
So that being said…you are probably asking the question, so what is in style?
Although we’ve seen a ton on pleated, circle skirts with a lot of volume that usually hit above the knee, that’s a style best left to younger ladies. As far as skirts go, if you’re ready for a new one, go with a pencil skirt or one that is a little straighter. The knee-length classic pencil or slimmer A-line skirt is flattering on most body types, and has been around for a few seasons now. The popularity is growing, so not only are they all over the place, but pencils don’t come in just black or gray anymore! Even though they have a more streamlined look, but you can go for fun colors and jazzy prints to liven them up a little.
Here are a few that we suggest: What we like about these are that you can start wearing them now with sandals and then as we transition into fall, you can add some tights and boots!
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Here’s one from Boden. It’s a slimmer A-line skirt with a bold pattern that can be worn with neutral wedges, or boot like in the picture. We love the colors in this, and it’s a great example of how you can transition from summer to fall with boots. |
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This skirt is from Nordstrom’s. In the picture, it’s dressed up with heels, but pair it with gladiator sandals for casual or brown knee-high boots in fall! The fact that it has a brown pattern in it makes it a no-brainer for choosing matching shoes. |
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Here’s another example from Nordstom’s. We usually find black and white to be a little boring, so make it more fun with a bright top! We’ve been seeing a lot of plaid in stores this season, so make sure you wear plaid in a sophisticated and feminine way (not those shrunken flannel shirts that are all the rage among teen girls). |
HI girls! Thanks so much for this update on skirts. We are just coming into what appears will be a hot summer – (and its still officially winter!) so I am scrambling to find some cool fresh ideas for work etc. There are loads of the foofy patterned skirts in the shops and as a. my legs are horrid so I find skirts less flattering, and b. because of a, heels look better but are so trying in our sub-tropical temps at work all day, that I dont go for them as much as I could to get my dollar per wear formula working. The straighter cute skirts look a nicer idea. How are longer skirts? I have a few lovely ones which are better to wear with flats but I am a little older now so covering my arms AND wearing a longer skirt can just look a little frumpy… Pants and flattish funky open toe shoes tend to be my wardrobe but would love some more ideas!! Jen
Love your question. Will be posting something about this soon.
Actually – the smile it the last to go
I love these skirts and like the idea of skirts for fall – my legs are still great but the rest of the body is becoming more and more apple shaped – what type of skirt would work for me?