Poll Post: The Midi Skirt

It's officially April, and that means that it's time for spring fashion. This week, you guys voted to talk about the midi skirt!

Last year saw the rise of the midi skirt, and I have no doubt that it'll be big this year too. This 60s-style skirt can be worn in many different ways, especially when it's got a modern twist. Its high waist flatters all body types because it elongated the legs and the full skirt slims the legs. Read on to find 4 gorgeous variations of the midi skirt and how I'd style them!

1) Floral

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Florals are a must for spring. The feminine print goes so well with the equally feminine qualities of the midi itself. For a girly look, you could add more feminine silhouettes to your look. For example, wear a top with a sweetheart neckline and some pretty jewelry. If you want to emphasize the silhouette of the skirt, wear a shorter, more structured top, like in the picture above. Don't forget to try out other prints as well! I, for one, would add a boyish charm to the mix with a cropped button-down top. However, the cropped silhouette of the top and the strappy heels I'm going for retain the feminine element.

PRINTS CHARMING

      

Left:
T by Alexander Wang Women's Ripstop Poplin Short Sleeve Cropped Shirt in White, $291.20, coggles.com
Right:
Zara high heel strappy slingback sandals, $79.90, zara.com

2) Pleated

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Pleats add beautiful texture to the midi. It can change your look depending on the material of the skirt--,pleats will make a thicker material like canvas more structured and will add a nice detail to flowy materials like chiffon. Play around with texture, print and color to change the look of the skirt. The solid print of the midi above showcases the pleats and flowiness of the skirt. The mint color screams spring. To capture this effect, I'd go monochrome with it. It's a bit risky going monochrome with a color, but as with any another color, even neutrals, if you wear a combination of different shades of the same hue and change up the cut, textures, and/or style, you'll hit just the right spot.

MONOCHROME MINT

 

Left: 
Forever 21 Chiffon Cropped Cami, $7.90, forever21.com
Center:
New Look Mint Green Brushed Texture Formal Coat, $57.58, newlook.com
Right:

Dailylook Simple Strap Heels in Mint, $39.99, dailylook.com

3) Leather

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Ditch the feminine vibes of the midi and toughen it up with this quintessential material. To keep yourself from becoming overwhelmed by the statement texture, try a skirt with an element like pleats like in the skirt above (most leather midis and skirts in general come like this). Keep the unexpected twist going with an eclectic look. I chose to build an outfit with athletic pieces to contrast against the put-together leather. 

SPORTY AND SLEEK

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Forever 21 Colorblocked Varsity Stripe Bomber Jacket, $37.90, forever21.com
Center:
Old Navy Women's Soft Vintage Crew-Neck Tee in Dark Blue, $5 (on sale), oldnavy.com
Right:
Keds Basic Canvas Shoe in White, $39.99, sears.com

4) Lace

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We've talked about leather...now let's talk lace. This ultra-girly texture goes perfectly with the femininity of the midi. It really adds to the 60s aesthetic. Add complementary pieces like pastels and pearls for a perfectly vintage vibe or do a 180 and go the streetstyle way by toughening it up. Here I added a cropped moto jacket, a graphic tee, and strappy heels to switch it up. However, the focus is kept on the skirt because of the silhouettes and the simple color palette.

LEATHER AND LACE

Left:
Nasty Gal Moto Zip Crop Jacket, $88, nastygal.com
Center:
Forever 21 If Not Now Graphic Muscle Tee, $14.90 , forever21.com
Right:
Shoe Cult Hold Me Tight Heel, $34 (on sale), nastygal.com

I hope these looks inspired you to try out the midi this spring! Let me know which outfit was your favorite and how you'd style a midi down below!

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