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Six Ways to Wear a Pleated Midi Skirt
When I wore this pleated midi skirt a few weeks ago, someone mentioned having the skirt and not being able to come up with outfit ideas for it. The only idea they had was to tuck in a fitted top and pair with heels. I knew I had to turn this skirt into a multi-outfit post then and there. A pleated midi skirt is way more versatile then I sometimes think it gets credit for. With a few simple swaps, you can take this skirt from the office to weekends to your next special event.
Sizing note on the skirt featured in this post, I sized up two full sizes. With a pleated skirt, I will often size up one. I want the pleats to lay flat over my hips to create a more slimming look. If they bend as sometimes happens in my regular size, it could create an illusion of a wider hip. This skirt also runs small, so I went with two sizes up. I also like the bit of extra room in the waist for tucking in tops.
Six Ways to Wear a Pleated Midi Skirt
WITH AN OVERSIZED CROPPED SWEATER
For the colder fall and winter months, pair your pleated midi skirt with a cozy oversized knit sweater. Opt for a shorter sweater that will hit just a few inches below the waist of the skirt to maintain your proportions. Pleated midi skirts tend to have a straight overall look with a slimmer top and long visible lines from the pleats. A boxy top can help add balance to the look by adding volume. For this neutral top, I added in a green stone necklace to help pull some of the color out of the skirt.
similar sweater | pleated midi skirt | black heels | necklace | earrings
WITH A FITTED LONG SWEATER
Another sweater option is a fitted long sweater. Your top should lay comfortably over the skirt and hit just below the hips. This styling option will change up the look of your skirt and give it a more straight look and downplay some of the statement flare of the skirt. I like how it creates the illusion that you may be wearing a dress. With the longer top, I added in a long necklace just to add a little color and break up the top a little.
black sweater | midi skirt | similar booties | similar necklace
WITH A COLORFUL SWEATER
With so many colors in this skirt, the easiest color choice would be a neutral like white, ivory, or black. Don’t be afraid to play with color on this one. For a multi-color skirt, wear a top that matches one of the colors in your skirt to bring out that color more. Notice how the bright blue of my sweater really brings out the blue in the skirt. If you’re skirt is a solid color, opt for a complimentary color. I tend to match cool tones together or warm tones together.
blue sweater | pleated skirt | black heels | layered necklace | earrings
WORK OUTFIT
All three of the previous outfits are office friendly, but I wanted to showcase a jacket outfit as well. I know some more professional office have requirements related to needing more of a suit look. For this longer skirt, I would also look to wear a longline blazer and one with a bit more of a fitted look. As for the top underneath, you could go simple with a white cami or add in color like a dark green or dark violet color.
similar blazer | white cami | midi skirt | nude colored heels | necklace | earrings
CASUAL OUTFIT
This skirt may have an all dressed up vibe, but you can easily make it work in a casual outfit by styling it with more casual pieces. A denim jacket is one of my easiest tip for dressing down a look. Booties are another great styling tip for creating a more casual look. Since the skirt is lighter and long, I opted for a lighter shade bootie. To add a little print mix fun, I paired this with a horizontal striped tank to contrast the vertical lines of the pleats.
jean jacket | striped tank top | midi skirt | booties | c/o necklace
DATE NIGHT, HOLIDAY, OR WEDDING GUEST OUTFIT
What about special events? Turn this skirt into the perfect holiday or wedding guest outfit by adding a fitted top with a high neckline or bodysuit. My ruffle neck sleeveless sweater is one of my go to tops to dress up a look. To make this outfit party friendly and not just another work look, I added in some fun statement earrings and my silver heels.
c/o black turtleneck |colorful skirt | silver heels | similar earrings | c/o beaded bracelets
Want more pleated skirt outfit inspiration? Check out these looks below!
Sweater + Skirt Combo
Denim Jacket + Skirt Combo
Tee + Skirt Combo
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What I Wore in September
Ya’ll so excited that it is October. This is one of the best weather months in Houston, in my opinion at least. It’s bright and sunny with a cool breeze. You have days where you can start wearing some fall layers, but also days to relish in a few of our summer faves. I’m already excited for next month’s what I wore post!
But before I get ahead of myself, let’s talk about what I wore this month. I ventured out a bit for a baby shower and dinner with some gal pals. I, of course, pulled out some sparkly and colorful pieces for both occasions. Other than that is was pretty business as usual with lots of casual outfits including a few loungewear looks and a look at a few ways I transitioned my outfits from summer to fall.
Enjoy the outfit inspiration, pin your faves, and Happy October!
white cami | rainbow pleated skirt (sized up 2 sizes) | black block heel sandals
blue crop top | high waisted jeans | silver heels | c/o brown purse | silver earrings
similar sweater | cutoff jean shorts | white slides | c/o brown crossbody bag | sunglasses
leopard print kimono | black tank top | faded black jean shorts | brown mules | c/o tan purse
blue sweater | skinny jeans | white slides | layered necklace
tank top | denim joggers | flats | layered necklace
similar plaid shirt | white tank top |jean shorts | brown mules | c/o tan purse | similar headband | c/o necklace
olive green tank top | denim joggers | gray toms
dark gray tank top | dark blue skinny jeans | brown mules
blue tank top | gray camo leggings | gray toms
gray cardigan | camo print leggings
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Four Ways to Wear a Floral Print Sundress
Oh my goodness, I can not believe it is already the last day of September. This definitely was a blink and it’s over kinda month! We had our first cold front blow in this week, and I had a chance to pull out some of my lightweight sweaters. I get cold easily, so for me sweater weather sometimes begins in the low 70s. I’m definitely excited for the cooler temps, so we can start spending more time outdoors on walks and on our patio.
I quite enjoyed my sundresses this summer. They were light and breezy and great for at home days. I wanted to share a few ways to keep the sundress love going into fall with a few ways to restyle your dresses into fun new outfits.
Four Ways to Wear a Floral Print Sundress
FOR SPRING & SUMMER
Let’s start with the original look of my sundress for the Spring and Summer warm weather days. Since this dress a midi length, I opted to wear it with a wedge for a little added height. The neutral color choice of my shoe is also a petite friendly trick for adding the illusion of a longer leg. Great for using with longer dresses.
orange floral print dress | similar wedges | earrings | c/o necklace | stone bangles
FOR FALL
The easiest way to transition any dress into fall, add on a denim jacket. This tip is great for fall, but also works in Spring when you might still need a layer. A bootie is the shoe for fall and can instantly transform a dress into the fall season. These booties have a lower profile, so it works well with the longer length of the dress. Again, I chose a neutral color to create that height illusion.
denim jacket | floral print sundress | booties | similar earrings | c/o necklace | similar bracelet
CASUAL DAYTIME OUTFIT
For a casual daytime look, I layered my dress over a white t-shirt and added a casual pair of white sneakers. Adding a t-shirt under a sundress is also a quick and easy way to make it bra friendly. Tossing on a comfy pair of sneakers make this outfit perfect for a day on your feet running errands. You could also toss a denim jacket over this outfit for cooler weather.
orange midi dress |similar white tee | c/o white sneakers | similar earrings | similar bracelet
FALL WORK OUTFIT
A long olive cardigan is the perfect way to make this sundress office friendly. It covers both your shoulders and the open back. You could go with a few different shoe options here like tan heels or loafers. I really liked how my white slides helped the white in the print pop, so I chose them for my work outfit styling.
olive green cardigan | orange floral print dress | white slides | gold earrings | c/o necklace
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Three Ways to Wear a Pink Floral Blouse for Fall & Spring
Hello friends! Coming at you today with one of the prettiest floral tops. It’s a sheer overlay with a vintage floral dark pink print with a crew neckline and smock detailing at the end of the sleeves. I love the vintage vibe this top gives off and how the sleeve detailing adds a bit more fullness and a small balloon effect to the sleeves. It does come with a v-neck cami to pair underneath it. It’s going to be the perfect top for both fall and spring. Scroll down to see how I would wear it for different seasons and scenarios.
THREE WAYS TO WEAR A PINK FLORAL BLOUSE FOR FALL & SPRING
BUSINESS CASUAL OUTFIT
Dark wash flared jeans are my go to for a nice business casual outfit. It helps give a professional office look while still wearing comfy jeans. To keep the look polished, I tucked in the shirt and added a brown belt. This shade of brown works well the dark pink of the top and dark blue of the jeans. I also added in my tan suede heels to match my belt. The dark pink and white colors in the top contrast perfectly with the dark blue of these jeans to really help the print pop.
floral print blouse | flared jeans | brown belt | tan heels | gold earrings
CASUAL SPRING DAYTIME OUTFIT
For an easy spring outfit, pair this top with a light wash pair of jeans. I pushed the sleeves up to 3/4 length to slightly change the look of the top and make it more warm and sunny weather friendly. A quick sleeve push up is an easy way to change up the look of a long sleeve top. You could go with a few different shoe options like light tan booties or a classic wedge. I opted for these white slides. I think they are a great way to add a little chicness to any outfit and still be super comfy.
long sleeve floral top | light wash jeans | white slides | silver cuff bracelet
CASUAL FALL OUTFIT
** GREAT FOR THANKSGIVING!**
Is it too soon to be thinking about Thanksgiving outfits? This olive green and pink color combo would be so perfect to wear to family dinner. To keep with the fall earth tone feel of the top color combo, I paired this with my black skinny jeans and brown tall boots. Black jeans and brown boots are one of my favorite combos for the fall season. It works with a variety of colors, especially earth tones. To lighten the look up a bit, you could also go with dark blue jeans and a lighter tan slouchy boot.
long olive green cardigan | floral blouse | black jeans | similar boots | gold earrings
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