Styling a Maxi Skirt for Cool Weather

STYLING A MAXI SKIRT FOR COOL WEATHER DETAILS
Free People Let Me In Skirt | Free People top (similar) | Gap utility jacket (similar) | Sam Edelman booties (similar) | Various Alex & Ani bracelets (similar, similar) | Stone necklace (similar) | pearl earrings (similar)

The Challenge
Hello!  This skirt is one of my January nuuly picks.  It is listed as a midi skirt, and I guess it would be if you're 5" 11" and a size XS!  While maxi skirts are more popular during the summer, I was determined to make this one work in January.

At first, I was at a loss of how to style it for this up and down weather (It's been between mid 30s℉ (-1℃) in the a.m. sometimes, but it's also been in the 40s℉ (4℃) 50s℉ (10℃) and 60s℉ (15℃))!  I tried on all of my jackets and a few cardigans to see what would work the best.  

The Details
You know, I thought I would be all over denim with this look--a shirt, a jacket, or even both, but none of the variations I tried looked that great.  Plus, I didn't like a regular shirt collar at all with this look.  What I did next--you know me--when in doubt, I use the opposite side of the color wheel for inspiration.  This coral top is one of the few long(ish) sleeved tops I have, so it was the clear winner.  Add to that a jacket that had a defined (drawstring) waist and I was happy with the look.  

These boots seemed to work better than my work boot style ones, although, I may give them a try before the month is over.  The string tie was implemented into the look, with a white stone necklace and pearl earrings.  

The Takeaway
As always, layering is key for cooler weather.  Wearing this a different (colder) day.  I wore a t-shirt under an olive green top and denim jacket.  That particular day, tights under the skirt would have been a good idea, too.  (It was in the 40s℉.)

Proportionally, I preferred a defined waist jacket over the long skirt.


With my daughter, Jacklyn, at Salon Boutique Academy in Addison, TX

STYLING A MAXI SKIRT FOR COOL WEATHER DETAILS
Free People Let Me In Skirt | Free People top (similar) | Gap utility jacket (similar) | Sam Edelman booties (similar) | Various Alex & Ani bracelets (similarsimilar) | Stone necklace (similar) | pearl earrings (similar)



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