How to Style a Striped Skirt 4 Ways // Work, Weekend, Date, Casual
This striped skirt has been in my wardrobe for YEARS and is so classic! I’ve gotten many questions about how to style this skirt design so I’m showing you my Top 4 Ways to wear it! YAY! Plus, as you may have noticed, this skirt is included in my 33-Piece Spring Capsule Wardrobe & Challenge because of it’s versatility! Head over to learn more and join the Spring Challenge before April 2nd!
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I cannot believe it’s taken me this long to write about this striped skirt! I purchased it years ago and haven’t been wearing it as often. When I pulled it out of my closet to style it for spring, I felt inspired to show you all the ways I’ve worn it! Of course, that would be a VERY long blog post so I picked out my Top 4 Ways to Style this striped skirt that are versatile for many settings!
Skirt: This is an old Gabriella Rocha striped skirt in black/white. I have also styled it in mint green (see it on this blog post). It looks and fits similar to the Modcloth Skater Skirt – I wear size Small in that one without alterations.
Striped Skirt: Date Night Outfit
This may be my favorite outfit…although it’s so difficult to pick just one because I LOVE all these outfits. I was inspired by the season changes for this outfit. This photo was taken when it was a little colder out and I opted for a modern chic look by pairing a tunic blouse in a rich-green hue with the skirt, black faux leather jacket, black opaque tights and black heels. To add a little more interest to this outfit with all the black hues, I opted for a bow belt in a cognac brown color. It brings in more contract and feminine detail with the bow.
Style Tip: When adding a belt to this shorter striped skirt, I recommend a skinny belt at 0.5-0.75 inch width. Anything wider may overpower this outfit.
Transition this Outfit to Spring: Simply remove the opaque tights! If you also want to change out the tunic blouse, opt for a bright green hue such as mint green in a sleeveless style.
Outfit Details:
Jacket: BlankNYC XS (exact or similar)
Top: LOFT XXSP (similar and recent blog post on Top 5 Tops)
Camisole: LOFT XXS optional (exact)
Skirt: Old, Modcloth Stripe it Lucky Skater Skirt (similar or similar longer hem)
Tights: Talbots S (exact or similar Spanx Style)
Shoes: Michael Kors 5.5 (similar or similar, heel insert & friction-block stick for comfort)
Belt: Target (similar or similar for less, similar for less)
Necklace: BaubleBar (exact or similar for less)
Striped Skirt: Work Outfit
I wear business casual to work and wanted an option that was a little more work appropriate with this skirt. For this, I stayed with a black-hue with a halter top in a work-appropriate fabric because of its thicker sweater style (cotton/polyester blend). For more interest, I added in a medium-sized statement necklace in a classic pearl style and pops of color with my go-to work handbag and bow-detailed heels. A mentor once told me to wear red in my work outfits for a powerful and confident look and I continue to incorporate this color in shoes/accessories! I forgot to photograph this, but to finish the look, add in a favorite black cardigan or blazer. Favorites of mine include the NIC+ZOE 4-way cardigan and Theory blazer.
Style Tip: For those uncomfortable wearing this skirt to work because of its shorter length, opt for a longer striped skirt that reaches just above or below the knee. I’m linking up a few I found below!
Transition this Outfit to Spring: Personally, I think this outfit is already ready for spring! If you want to change out a piece, consider switching out the heels and handbag to pastel colors – I actually own a subtle mint green heel and mint green handbag I could use for a spring-ier look!
Outfit Details:
Top: Ann Taylor XSP (similar and similar sleeveless style)
Skirt: Old, Modcloth Stripe it Lucky Skater Skirt (similar or similar longer hem)
Shoes: Talbots 5.5 (similar here or here, heel insert & friction-block stick for comfort)
Bag: Michael Kors (newer styles here or here + handbag organizer I use)
Necklace: J. Crew Factory (exact or similar)
Striped Skirt: Weekend Outfit
I LOVED my outfit so much for work that I thought I could easily transition it into the weekend! I simply added a chambray shirt over this work outfit and opted to tie the ends together. To make this more casual for the weekend, I also rolled the sleeves of the chambray shirt.
Style Tip: Experiment with tying the shirt ends different ways and rolling the sleeves of this shirt to change up the look.
Transition this Outfit to Spring: Again, I think this ready for spring but you could also lighten up the chambray fabric to a linen fabric that is more breathable or opting for a lighten blue color in chambray.
Outfit Details:
Blouse: J. Crew Factory XXS (exact or similar)
Top: Ann Taylor XSP (similar and similar sleeveless style)
Skirt: Old, Modcloth Stripe it Lucky Skater Skirt (similar or similar longer hem)
Shoes: Talbots 5.5 (similar here or here, heel insert & friction-block stick for comfort)
Bag: Michael Kors (newer styles here or here + handbag organizer I use)
Necklace: J. Crew Factory (exact or similar)
Striped Skirt: Casual Outfit
Let’s bring in the color and casual sandals! This was a fun look with pastels I love – lilac purple and mint green! I love a versatile camisole tank and this one is a favorite reversible one in a light and dark purple. I love flat sandals in cognac brown or tan colors and the glitter detailing on these elevate the look. I also added in the bow belt in cognac to coordinate with my sandals! For chillier weather at nighttime, I opted for a versatile cardigan in a neutral color! It’s my NIC+ZOE 4-way cardy and I can opt to tie the ends of it different ways for multiple looks! Learn more on my previous blog post with video!
Style Tip: This camisole tank style is versatile to wear for casual or work looks. Because the camisole tank is lined and the neckline is appropriate, I wear it to work styled with a completer piece such as a cardigan or blazer. I wear a strapless bra with it (my favorite is this one with sticky pads on the side). I also tuck it into my pants/skirt for a polished look. In general, I rarely wear tops hanging loose. This is because of my petite-frame and the long hemline on many tops – it is definitely also appropriate to wear tops loose and you may feel more comfortable this way versus tucking them in.
Transition this Outfit to Spring: Of course, I think this outfit is already spring appropriate! Find your favorite spring-hues or textures such as this scallop cami top I own and flat sandals or block-heeled sandals!
Outfit Details:
Cardigan: NIC+ZOE Petite P (exact or similar, my blog post with video on how to style)
Top: Express XS (exact or similar with scallops I own in 00 + strapless bra I love size A)
Skirt: Old, Modcloth Stripe it Lucky Skater Skirt (similar or similar longer hem)
Shoes: Target Lakitia 5.5 (similar or similar, summer sandals blog post)
Belt: Target (similar or similar for less, similar for less)
Necklace: BaubleBar (exact or similar for less)
Handbag: Kate Spade (exact or similar + handbag organizer I love)
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