3 Skirts to Wear Year-Round
I’m often asked about my business casual attire and how to incorporate skirts into outfits. Today, I’m highlighting three of my favorite skirts that I wear year-round in business casual settings. I’ll also highlight what to look for when purchasing a skirt and how to style them.
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My 3 favorite skirts are:
- Tweed style
- Black skirt
- Lace Pencil skirt
Honestly, I love skirts that are “pull-on” styles. That means stretchy or elastic waistbands that require no zippers or clasps at the waist. Why do I prefer this style?! I have difficulty finding skirts that fit off the rack that have zippers and are more of a pencil style cut. This style usually requires significant alterations while still not being all that comfortable to wear during the day. Plus, if your weight fluctuates, this type of skirt is unlikely to fit year-round.
What I look for when Purchasing a Skirt:
- Choose a cut that makes you feel confident and comfortable in. If you’re not a pencil skirt kind of girl (like me) then don’t purchase one. Forcing yourself into a style does not inspire confidence usually results in no/minimal wear of the item.
- Fit is very Important: This is important with all pieces of clothing you own and can be more challenging with skirts versus other items. Make sure the skirt fits well in the waist, hips, and hemline while standing and sitting down. Also, make sure you’re comfortable walking stairs in it – an important note to consider when tailoring a skirt (especially a pencil skirt) so there is enough room for this activity + the slit in a skirt is not too high that you would be uncomfortable having someone walk behind you up the stairs. Yes, I’ve seen inappropriate skirt slits far too often that I need to mention it here.
- Will you wear it with or without tights/hosiery? The look of a skirt can change drastically depending on this, especially when wearing opaque black tights, and it’s something to consider when purchasing.
How to Style a Skirt:
- So many different options!
- Wear it more formal with tailored button-up blouses, ruffle-top blouses, suit jackets and heels
- Wear it more casually with graphic or solid-colored tees (tucked in of course), knit cardigans and loafers.
Tweed Skirt
Tweed is a classic fabric. It never goes out of style and comes in a classic gray-black-white color combination or seasonal color schemes to fit your personality and needs. Here, I’m styling a classic tweed in a light gray hue and in my favorite “pull-on” type cut and style. You can also classify this as a flare skirt with its subtle flare at the bottom and hem just above the knee. Read more about purchasing investment pieces at affordable prices on this blog post.
Outfit Details:
Top: Bloomingdale’s Aqua XS (similar or similar for less)
Skirt: Theory Petite P (similar or similar or search on thredUP for similar one)
Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo Size 5.5C (similar or similar for less + heel insert & friction-block stick for comfort)
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Black Skirt
Now, you may wonder why I’m not styling a classic black pencil skirt and that is because I don’t own one. I prefer skirts that are more comfortable and this one still has the neutral color scheme, “pull-on” design, flare cut and a little detailing with the print on it. Plus, it’s a lightweight fabric that does not wrinkle and is comfortable sitting in for several hours at a time.
Outfit Details:
Top: Bloomingdale’s Aqua XS (similar or similar for less)
Skirt: NIC+ZOE XS (similar or similar or search on thredUP for similar one)
Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo Size 5.5C (similar or similar for less + heel insert & friction-block stick for comfort)
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Lace Pencil Skirt
This is an old favorite lace pencil skirt of mine! I prefer neutral colors for skirts and this soft blue color pairs well with many colors (including black, navy, ivory and blush pink). I did have this pencil skirt tailored to bring in the waist and slim it down from the hips to the hemline (more in this blog post).
Outfit Details:
Top: Bloomingdale’s Aqua XS (similar or similar for less)
Skirt: Ann Taylor 00P altered (similar or similar or search on thredUP for similar one)
Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo Size 5.5C (similar or similar for less + heel insert & friction-block stick for comfort)
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Bonus Style Tip: Add in a black business suit jacket to any of these outfits and you’re ready for an interview! My favorite suit jacket is from Theory (more info in this blog post) and yes, the investment in one high quality black suit jacket is worth it. Trust me.
You May Also Enjoy Reading these posts on Skirts:
- 4 Ways to Style a Striped Skirt
- Yellow & Florals for Spring & Summer
- How to Style for Casual to Formal Parties
- Polka Dots & Mint Green for Spring & Summer
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