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Style Under $50: High Low Skirts
Though the high low skirt was a spring staple this year, the flirty, feminine style has made an easy transition to summer–and into my wardrobe for years to come. I particularly like the ones with translucent fabric over a shorter skirt. It really compliments the shape of the leg and adds height to the body.
Outfit 1:
Why this works:
- This follows a neutral, pastel color theme. The pinks, mints, and beiges all compliment each other, the navy top, and color blocked clutch.
- Because the skirt is flowing and loose, it is always good to balance the proportions with a more form fitting top. This prevents you from looking weighted down and makes you look slimmer.
- Heels with a high low skirt are a match made in fashion heaven. The heels make the legs look longer and leaner, and the high low skirt shows them off.
- The accessories are fun and feminine, which goes with the overall flirty theme of the outfit. They all have intricate details that tie together the outfit, and each piece is gorgeous. The mint studded bracelet and the sunglasses are perfect, and when paired together, add a fun elegance to the outfit.
Outfit 2:
Why this works:
- The vertical pleats in the top and the soft vertical ruffles on the skirt make your figure look taller and slimmer. The coral and the nude are gorgeous together, and this pairing is a great way to employ the ever-popular colorblocking trend. The ruffles on the sleeve of the top and the interesting neckline add visual interest to the top, which will slowly draw the eye down to the rest of this gorgeous outfit.
- The cute sparkly bow flats are fun and feminine, and the simple gold bracelet and elegant gold earrings add a shine to the top and skirt. Neutrals, corals, and golds are great together. The neutrals and golds bring out the vibrancy of the coral, and the coral and neutrals bring out the sheen of the gold.
- The vintage-looking ring’s vibrant color compliments the rest of the outfit and gives new meaning to the phrase “statement ring.” The eye is immediately drawn to the beautiful color of the jewel, and then the lovely golden edging on the ring.
- The black-lined white bag is classy, simple, and feminine. The black edging is mostly on the top, nearest to the coral shirt, so the black won’t be too overpowering for the rest of this more neutral outfit.
What do you think of the high low skirt trend? Would you wear it? How? What do you think looks bad with the high low skirt? Remember to leave a comment below!
Outfit 1:
Fat Face ribbed tank top
£18 - fatface.com
£18 - fatface.com
ASOS high low skirt
$49 - asos.com
$49 - asos.com
2b stiletto heels
$40 - 2bstores.com
$40 - 2bstores.com
Clutch handbag
£18 - bankfashion.co.uk
£18 - bankfashion.co.uk
Vintage style jewelry
£15 - peopletree.co.uk
£15 - peopletree.co.uk
Forever 21 pyramid jewelry
$8.80 - forever21.com
$8.80 - forever21.com
Oasis drop earrings
$20 - oasis-stores.com
$20 - oasis-stores.com
Dorothy Perkins square sunglasses
$14 - dorothyperkins.com
$14 - dorothyperkins.com
Outfit 2:
Wallis coral top
$46 - wallisfashion.com
$46 - wallisfashion.com
ASOS mini skirt
$49 - asos.com
$49 - asos.com
Red Herring sequin flat
£14 - debenhams.com
£14 - debenhams.com
John Lewis black shoulder bag
£29 - johnlewis.com
£29 - johnlewis.com
Stella Dot vintage looking ring
$49 - stelladot.com
$49 - stelladot.com
Kenneth Jay Lane gold jewelry
$45 - charmandchain.com
$45 - charmandchain.com
Kate spade bangle
$32 - nordstrom.com
$32 - nordstrom.com
Style Under $50: Lace Shorts
Lace shorts have been lighting up Pinterest boards recently because they are cute and classy, yet fun and flirty. I’ve seen some gorgeous white, mint, and hot pink ones. They are great paired with neutrals, bold colors, and a variety of loose and form fitting pieces.
Outfit 1:
Why this works:
- Ice cream colored pastels are really heating up this summer. Mint and coral are still particularly popular. The bubblegum pink of the tank top and the interesting straps add structure and a fun, yet classy element to the outfit.
- The gold chain details on the structured mint bag are fun and the pastel color meshes well with the cream lace and pink top.
- The intricate metallic details on the earrings and shoes compliment the pastels and the overall light, summery feeling of the outfit.
- The coral lips and gold bracelet add more interest to the outfit. The shine of the gold and the bright, I-just-ate-ice-cream coral color lipstick draw the eye in without distracting from the main elements (the shorts and top).
Outfit 2:
Why this works:
- The chambray top has nicely folded and buttoned sleeves, which add structure, but the body of the top is actually somewhat loose, which compliments the lace shorts for a more casual look.
- The pastel bag brings out the blue of the top, and the messenger bag style adds another casual element to the outfit.
- The strappy wedged sandals add a little bit of height, which makes legs look longer and thinner. The gorgeous braided straps add flirty detail to the outfit.
- The beautiful dangled earrings bring out the colors in the bag and the top, as well as add another feminine detail to the outfit to balance out the loose chambray shirt.
- The multi-color and multi-metal bracelet ties together the outfit by adding another chic and feminine detail. The charms, pearls, and bow add visual interest, and the chunky, yet loose style of the bracelet slims the wrist.
What do you think of these outfits? Would you wear lace shorts? How would you wear them? What wouldn’t you wear with them? Remember to leave a comment below!
Outfit 1:
Top
$48 - topshop.com
$48 - topshop.com
Vero Moda lace shorts
£18 - houseoffraser.co.uk
£18 - houseoffraser.co.uk
Miso gold sandals
£22 - republic.co.uk
£22 - republic.co.uk
Nine West over the shoulder bag
$39 - ninewest.com
$39 - ninewest.com
Armband jewelry
$25 - ajraefields.com
$25 - ajraefields.com
Miso teardrop earrings
£6 - republic.co.uk
£6 - republic.co.uk
Ilia lip gloss
€22 - colette.fr
€22 - colette.fr
Outfit 2:
Quiksilver shirt
$55 - quiksilver.com
$55 - quiksilver.com
Vero Moda lace shorts
£18 - houseoffraser.co.uk
£18 - houseoffraser.co.uk
Wedge sandals
$29 - maurices.com
$29 - maurices.com
Messenger bag
£25 - riverisland.com
£25 - riverisland.com
Fantasy Jewelry Box antique jewelry
$48 - fantasyjewelrybox.com
$48 - fantasyjewelrybox.com
Aqua earrings
$50 - hsn.com
$50 - hsn.com
Top Five Current Trends
These are a few of my favorite current trends. For the next few days, I’ll be posting some sample outfits with each of these items. This is just a sneak peek!
