I mean, obviously, that is a slight exaggeration, but c’mon – how lovely is this skirt?
I used to be a die-hard pencil skirt fan, but after returning to work from my last mat leave that started to change. I think a big part of the reason is that, unless a pencil skirt fits perfectly, it can be such a fussy garment. My weight has fluctuated quite a bit in the last 6 months and, well, you can start to understand my frustration with the old standby silhouette. Enter this Zara number. I’ll be honest: I paid way too much money for it (full retail price!) … aaaand I have no regrets. It’s incredibly flattering, notwithstanding the high waist and the past-the-knee hemline. It has a lovely, almost bell-like shape, but without any extra pouf around the mid-section (on the contrary). It is, quite simply, a skirt I could wear every week. And I plan on doing just that.
I was a little concerned at first about how the skirt would work with blazers given its silhouette (high waist, midi length, full skirt), but I think I’ve hit on a good pairing. This J. Crew Factory tweed blazer nips in at the waist just enough to give the outfit some structure and help me avoid looking like I’m wearing a sack. Agreed? .
Adina, the skirt IS everything! What a stunning silhouette… A quick question: I may have missed it in the archives (forgive me if this is the case), but I’m wondering where you take your outfit shots. And, if I can ask a follow up, do you have someone take them or do you use a timer?
Gorgeous!
Rhonda
Hi Rhonda! I usually ask a co-worker to take my OOTD photos in my office. The weekend OOTD ones are taken by my husband (as we’re leaving the house, LOL!)
LOVE that skirt. Worthwhile splurge for sure!
I hope so! I think so. We’ll see 😉
I have a BR black midi skirt that is very similar but I have not worn it yet. I don’t have an office job so I’m having a hard time styling it for a trip to Target ;o) Yours looks great! I love the top you’ve chosen. You glow in that color green.
Thank you 🙂
I can definitely see how this skirt would be difficult to style to casual wear, unless we’re talking a date night type of situation (or another dressy-casual event). Maybe try pairing with a cropped denim jacket? It’s such a nice style, it would be a shame not to wear it whenever you can.
How funny! When I saw your office-spin on this skirt (which I LOVE, by the way), I immediatley thought of more casual ways to wear it!
-Slouchy striped tee, tucked in. Brown wedge sandals. Bright-colored cross body.
-White tank top, tucked in. Simple flat sandals. Large, printed envelope clutch.
-Coral crop top (with very little, or no, skin shown). Statement earrings. Simple wedges.
P.S. Sorry if all of the sandal talk makes you envious! I live in Phoenix and we’re already experiencing pre-summer weather (you know, the “cool” 90F temperatures before our real summer hits). I’ve been in sundresses for weeks now!
Well, now you’re just bragging 😉
I think those would all be lovely options for any dressy casual event (like, anything that doesn’t involve a playground or a grocery store, which is a rare thing in my glamorous weekend life). The beauty of a navy skirt is that it goes with pretty much anything.
I NEED THAT SKIRT!
LOL! I have trouble opening up Zara’s website, so I can’t confirm if it’s still available online, but I think I bought mine 3 (ish?) weeks ago, so it should still be available in stores I would think. You know, in case you decided to see if for yourself in person 😉 #NotEnabling
HOW DID I NOT ENVISION YOU IN A MIDI SKIRT SOONER!? this is the perfect look for you! i’m so happy you bought it in navy because it’s such a perfect neutral for your closet. Next I want to see this paired with:
– yellow paisley blouse
– your navy/purple floral dress from your last capsule
– your red bow shoes
– your burgundy cardigan (i wonder worn tucked-in vs. out with a belt?)
i also think it would look so gorgeous with pink, but Canada has too much winter for me to get back to your spring/summer archives and find your pink pieces.
as a side note, i, too, struggle with the blazer + full skirt conundrum. i have a particularly short torso and just can’t pull it off, unfortunately, though i think you’re rocking it flawlessly here!
Hahaha! Yes, ma’am!
It sounds like you need a cute little cropped blazer and then you can hop aboard the midi, full skirt train with me 🙂
That’s a great skirt! I’ve vaguely wanted to add a full/A-line type midi skirt to my wardrobe for a while, but never looked too hard for one. (Lack of extra poufing at the waist is probably key for me as well – most of the midi skirts I’ve tried have some poufing at the waist and it just does not work for me.)
The non-pouf factor is key! It’s what makes a skirt like this both more flattering and more comfortable than a typical pencil skirt.
Love this outfit! It’s feminine yet work appropriate at the same time. I really like the blazer with it – I think I actually like it with the blazer best, actually. I may have to go look for my own midi skirt as pencils don’t really do it for me either. (But I did just buy a cute tweedy A-line skirt from LOFT for $10!)
That sounds like a steal! The only think I’d caution you with respect to midi skirts, is that they tend to look best with high-ish heels (or longer than average legs, LOL!). Although, come to think of it, you did find some cute heels at the swap, so maybe now is a perfect time for a midi skirt 😉
Well, I definitely don’t have longer-than-average legs, so heels it is. 🙂 I also picked up some cute heels in Vegas a few weeks ago as well, so the midi skirt is calling!
That is the most romantic office-outfit I have ever seen. The blazer makes it behave, but the blouse and skirt together…beautiful. You pull it off very well!
Thank you! I guess it is a little on the romantic side – there is a bit of swish to the skirt. All the more reason to love it.
What a great skirt! It’s fun to see something a little different (though you do rock your pencil skirts). I can imagine the many different ways you can remix this skirt, and can’t wait to see them!
Thanks 🙂 I’m really excited about remixing it too!
Well don’t you look fancy?! (In a good way, I swear). Love that pretty green blouse on you. Hope your week is going well 🙂