Crafted Fashion: The Maxi Skirt
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 12:00PM Today I'm talking fashion because it has been on my mind lately. I don't consider myself a fashion expert {far from it} and usually just buy items that intrigue me at Anthropologie {it's convenient because I work there and because I get a discount}. Since my fashion budget is limited I don't like spending too much time searching for pieces because the more time I spend searching, the more I want to buy. But I love to transition into fall so I have been wanting to devote a little energy into picking some autumn pieces that will work for me in the coming months and into the new year. I hope to find some classic pieces that will work with a lot of stuff and allow me to make a handful of outfit combinations. I am pretty obsessed with blazers right now so my goal is to find a few more of those this year as well as add more cute skirts {I hate pants on me so I prefer skirts and dresses as bottoms...oh yeah and leggings, who doesn't love comfortable leggings?}.
Another piece that my mind has been grappling with is the popular maxi skirt. They have been pretty big this year and at first I was totally against them. Slowly over the summer months my loathing began to subside and now, seeing the cute fall maxis, I have definitely been intrigued to buy one for myself. And that's just what I did the other day at work. I found a simple and classic maxi in our sale section and brought it home to try out with some outfits. Here is the skirt I bought and some awesome fashion inspiration found on Pinterest:
mustard maxi {via The Sartorialist} & black maxi {via Stockholm Streetstyle} & Anthropologie maxi
I definitely had doubts about the maxi working with my body type and I think that is why I resisted buying one for so long. Have you ever done that? Sometimes you are your biggest obstacle when it comes to trying new things {never an easy task}. Today I tried the skirt on with a bunch of my clothes and I am surprised to say that I do like the skirt. I still am not 100% sure I'm going to keep it but as far as maxis go, I think this is a good one for me. The color will work great in fall and winter, it's light enough to transition into hotter months, it has enough weight to be slimming and not feel bulky, etc. And the best part, I created a bunch of different outfit combinations so I know there is a lot of versatility in the piece, the best thing for those who are budget conscience. Here are some of the outfits I quickly threw together this morning...
Are you into the maxi skirt? What are your favorite things to wear with it? Thoughts on if I should keep mine?
If you have any fashion obstacles like me, I'd recommend trying it out and seeing if you can make it work with your wardrobe. Sometimes in life we are always surprised by the smallest things. Life is too short not to try a maxi!
Happy Wednesday friends!
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Reader Comments (3)
i wore this black maxi skirt from old navy (so cheap!) all summer and love it. this bright one is fun...gotta get another!
Hello my friend!! Well i love the maxi skirt it was big over the summer and i think it should continue into the fall. What i love about this skirt is that you can wear it to run to the market or out with the girls for some drinks and still feel great and look chic. So yes you should keep your skirt it looks great on you and i also love the color.
Rachel :)
Maxis are great for Spring (which it is here in Oz). I think they're flattering for most body types and are so comfortable, which is the important part. Enjoy your skirt, that fab colour and style will be an eye catching piece to have! :)