I love the juxtaposition
of the dressier skirt and blingy accessories with the more casual t - shirt and denim jacket.
Not exact matches
Some
of the best things about Modcloth is the range
of sizes they carry and there is something for everyone, whether it's a casual outfit like the one here or
dressy like this outfit with the most perfect floral midi
skirt.
I take a small cross-body bag (inside a small, collapsible tote on the plane), a raincoat, black pencil
skirt, black
dressier pants, a second pair
of pants (somewhat more casual / sturdy but NOT jeans), black cardigan sweater jacket, black turtleneck, two
dressy tops, two somewhat causal tops, base layer (unless summer), undies, sleepwear and robe, two pairs
of shoes, flip flops, scarves, and some inexpensive jewelry.
The pencil
skirt is an age - old trend and is one
of the most loved
skirt styles as they look pretty and
dressy.
I love the pairing
of the chambray shirt with such a bold,
dressy skirt... perfect match!
Nancy
of Nancy's Fashion Style looks amazing in a red leather pencil
skirt, made
dressy with a sheer blouse and open - toe booties.
Tanya, I agree that for a lab environment this capsule would be too
dressy and that one could build a similar capsule around one pair
of bootcut jeans, one pair
of skinnies, and a
skirt or slacks.
It's been fun to go shopping and buy
dressier items
of clothing, but I would be lying if I said that I didn't feel a little out
of my comfort zone wearing dress pants and pencil
skirts on a daily basis.
-LCB- Assuming one is wearing a dress or a
skirt (and sometimes even well tailored,
dressier slacks), there are exceedingly few vintage outfits where a classic pair
of pumps doesn't work like a charm.
Even though I love wearing it with
dressier outfits such as with a full
skirt, I equally find that it elevates casual looks by giving it just the right amount
of oomph.
Take for example Tori and Gisele's tops; they'd look fabulous with a
skirt, or even black skinny jeans and a pair
of heels for a
dressier / evening look.
For a
dressier look, maybe for a party, you can wear this over a fit and flare dress with a midi
skirt and your favorite pair
of heels.
I've been tiring
of just wearing pants / jeans in colder weather and love the look
of tights /
skirts (either
dressy or casual) and have actually bought both, but haven't stepped out
of my box to wear them yet.
I love the print
of your
skirt and the way you've styled it so that it's perfectly balanced between
dressy and casual!
1st with
dressy jeans, 2nd with a mid length
skirt, 3rd with dress pants and got loads
of compliments each time.
I've actually shown a variety
of ways to wear this
skirt (casual and
dressy) in our new Morning Lavender YouTube Style Video.
When I set about doing Skirtmas, I wanted a variety
of skirts, both
dressy and work - appropriate.
When I'm going on trips I try to limit myself to 2 pairs (one comfy, one
dressy — both neutral colors), only 1 or 2 pairs
of pants and
skirts that I can wear with multiple outfits.
You can pair an elegant pair
of dressy trousers, or a
dressy skirt with a glamorous silk or sparkly top.
I could easily picture wearing these
dressy saddle shoes with anything from a feminine black pencil
skirt to a pair
of high waisted trousers, all year long.
A maxi
skirt may feel
dressy but it's as comfy as your favorite pair
of yoga pants!
It is day 5
of Skirtmas and since it is Sunday, I thought I'd feature a
dressier skirt today.
I've found a few casual A-line and circle
skirts, but no pencil
skirts or
skirts of dressier fabrics.
Things I thrift for where I live:
Dressy trousers,
skirts of all ilk, trench coats, silk blouses and men's shirts.
For instance, jeans that can be worn with
dressy and casual shirts, boots that can be worn with numerous styles, or a multi-colored
skirt that can match most shirts are all just examples
of what I mean.»
Before you're going to react to this outfit, allow me to highlight that it wasn't just any
skirt she had on; it was a
dressy piece
of dark blue fringe
skirt that looked extremely exquisite.
Even though a fringe
skirt is a
dressy piece
of clothing, you can actually dress it down and make it look less glam with a pair
of flats.
It's the perfect transition top from the office with a pair
of dressy culottes, to a leather
skirt in the evening for a night out on the town.
The best part is that everything is actually really functional for winter nights out — even the tulle
skirt works for a super
dressy occasion because it covers up so much
of your body and keeps the cold out.
I keep my top and
skirt very clean, but added on a pair
of pretty
dressy shoes to bring the evening wear feeling.
Just by nature
of it being a
skirt, I feel like it can get a just a little bit
dressier.
Because a tulle
skirt can often be large and dramatic, pairing it with a casual tee, like this gold heart top is the perfect blend
of dressy and casual.
The black tulle
skirt is simple and can be paired with a number
of different
dressy shirts / blouses.
This is an especially cute look for those
of you who doen't want to over do, the lace top and cropped blazer are super versatile, they're
dressy enough to be paired with
skirts and / or leggings yet low key enough to be worn with jeans: BCBG «Cindee» Lace Peplum top; faux leather legging (old - similar one); Stella and Dot Fiona Bib Necklace (on sale now!)
My favorite version
of gingham is a casual button down shirt knotted at the waist with the sleeves rolled up, like this one by J. Crew (# 1), but I am totally loving
dressier styles like the classic wrap dress by DVF (# 3) and the flirty
skirt and top combo by Lucy Paris (# 4).
eShakti not only has a fabulous collection
of midi and full
skirts (which are my current obsessions), they have an amazing line
of casual and
dressy dresses!
This is an especially cute look for those
of you who doen't want to over do, the lace top and cropped blazer are super versatile, they're
dressy enough to be paired with
skirts and / or leggings yet low key enough to be worn with jeans: BCBG «Cindee» Lace Peplum top; faux leather legging (old — similar one); Stella and Dot Fiona Bib Necklace (on sale now!)
I also like the juxtaposition
of casual /
dressy by wearing a Nike hoody and a metallic
skirt.
Kate says: In my business casual office, I love pairing a pencil
skirt with a casual tee — it's the perfect mix
of dressy and casual.
In fact, I have a graphic tee series planned for the end
of this month, and one
of them is with
skirts (and I went with
dressy, fun
skirts).
The best way
of wearing it, is not with a pair
of jeans; instead try pairing it with a
dressy dress or
skirt to add an edgy vibe.
My favorite way
of wearing it lately is unbuttoned over a blouse and a
skirt that may seem too
dressy without the top.
On your honeymoon or for an anniversary would be a romantic nod to your nuptials, or, if you're truly an accessory maven, wear them as a means to gussy up a T - shirt and jeans ensemble or you can up the ante
of a
dressier outfit like party dress or
skirt.
The suede
skirt is one
of those amazing sartorial gems which could quite easily «make» a
dressy party ensemble, equally rock a bohemian festival vibe to perfection or as per todays «look du jour», work a slightly more classic, yet effortless casual drinks attire.
8/9: beaded
skirt worn to a performance
of The Messiah with black turtleneck, scarf with blues and teals, hopefully
dressy kitten heeled ankle boots.