3 Ways To Wear a Full Cocktail Skirt
La Dolce Vita, a trend forecasted for last summer has been reinvented for SS15 with the full cocktail skirt.
The skirt is very Italian Riviera and a little Garden Party whilst also being the season’s newest and most versatile trends.
Today’s blog post will show you how to dress up and change the look of the voluminous and oh-so ladylike skirt in a few easy steps.
In terms of the skirt’s credentials, it generally sits higher into the smallest part of your waist and will feature a thin to medium waistband and back or side zip.
It is of the A-line kind making it perfect to showcase a feminine silhouette and the midi length (mid calf) skirt is gaining the most attention. However, for those with runway-worthy pins, the skirt will also feature in knee and mini length this season.
So today I’ve put together three full skirt looks for your style inspiration:
· The crop top: This is the most popular look being worn with this new skirt. It can be a long sleeve, shell or sleeveless crop. Jessica Alba has been nailing this look of late:
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· Soft blouse: This is a great option if you have a larger bust. Soft georgette will also work beautifully. This is a very Mediterranean look – think Sophia Loren.
· Crisp white shirt: This style is truly classic and will work if you have a longer torso. Ensure the shirt is at waist level or tucked in and it will echo sophistication. Consider the elegant Grace Kelly as your muse.
Now, while this will suit most body shapes and is perfect for my hourglass ladies, there are a few style warnings.
Those of you who are shorter in the torso or have a larger bust will need to be wary of this skirt as it’s volume might unbalance your top-self.
If you have a larger tummy, the fullness of the skirt will only accentuate it but if you have saddle bags, this can be a great way of defining your waist and hiding those side problem areas.
Now for a less “girly” ensemble, opt for sharper patterns, rich colours or geometric prints.
Do you love or hate this look? Please let me know in the comments below or on facebook.
Like the look Cindy but not for me as I have a large tummy and bust ( strong inverted triangle )
Robyn, this can be an issue with this skirt……Tummy Although, depending on waist, it can sometimes hide a tummy! 🙁 xox
Hi Cindy,
Where are your shoes from in the photo with the striped skirt on?
Thanks
Hi Kirstie, the whole outfit is Portmans……even the shoes that I must say, for the time I was in them, they were comfy!! xx
I love this look. It’s classy, stylish, elegant and can be edgy all at the same time.
Maureen, I do agree!!!! xo
Love, love, love this look – an all time favorite of mine
I do too Rhi, the skirts are a bit long for me however!! 🙁 The black FCUK one is mine as it is shorter underneath, so it works! xo
Like this look. Any advice for a mature lady to incorporate it but without looking like the proverbial “mutton dressed up as lamb”.
Great question Clare, one I am asked about with most things! Diane Keaton comes to mind when I think of this look, simple with a quality shirt or blouse and the skirt also simple and not too full. If the skirt is too full, then it can look like a little girls party dress…..hence the term mutton worn by a mature Woman. I would do block colors and a simple, elegant heel. Thats my advice, hope this helps!! 🙂