Friday, November 19, 2010

MAXI-mize Your Skirt Options

I have a new found love of maxi skirts. I have always liked the Rick Owens-inspired look, but being a tall gal means that most skirts end at awkwardly short lengths on me, so I wrote them off and decided to forget them. I did a great job forgetting until I found a long skirt in basic black knit that is the perfect length! Like a breath of fresh fashion air, I have been introduced to a very versatile wardrobe addition. I had previously sequestered the long skirt in the "summer" category of my brain- only to be paired with sandals on the beach. Now I see that it can be a cute alternative to jeans for running errands and love it with short boots and a leather jacket for colder weather (I posted a similar look here).

The way I see it, there are three ways to go maxi:

Simple and Cozy:
The Tumbler Maxi Skirt in Black at Anthropologie (I like that this one can be worn low across the hips, but would also look nice as a high-waisted option-- perfect for looking trim when you are layering up!)



A Bit 'o' Pizazz:
Lace Maxi Skirt at Forever21 (a super girly take that could be made a little goth or a little boho-romantic, a la Stevie Nicks)

























All Out Glamorous:

Chie Printed Silk-Satin Maxi Skirt by Erdem (This one is like a wearable painting that you could dress down for dinner with flat sandals and a simple tank or dress up for a formal occasion or party...Love the colors!)

























Given the choice- and unlimited budget- what would you choose the comfy options, glamourous ones, or somewhere in between? Are you going to be rockin' a maxi this winter?

7 comments:

  1. I love the Erdem skirt. I just ordered a Rachel Pally maxi skirt after much deliberation--this post gives me confidence that it'll actually be wearable once it arrives!

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  2. Love the first one. I don't have any of these yet, but might have to give it a try.

    Happy Friday!

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  3. I love a good maxi. They look cute and keep you toasty in the winter. Love the lace option! xo style, she wrote

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  4. I'll be making a sheer maxi skirt soon! I'm so excited.

    xx Love & Aloha

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  5. can I just tell you how excited I am that you blog?

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  6. you read my mind...i was just waxing poetic on stevie nicks yesterday. that second option makes me want to go bust out the fleetwood make and sway around the livingroom!!

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  7. Waiting for your new post girl. Happy Monday to you.

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