How To Wear Skirts

"I never wear skirts... I don't know how to style them".

Another of the comments I hear from my clients, especially in the summer months.

This year, I'm all over skirts; I'm struggling to find dresses that fit me perfectly on both the top and the bottom which is a problem that a separate skirt and top potentially fixes. Enter the co-ord. 

I think perhaps we've become so used to throwing on a dress or a jumpsuit (getting dressed doesn't get much easier than that) in warm weather, that the idea of having to mix, match, french tuck and/or belt, feels like a big ask. But with co-ordinate sets, half the work is done for you because a 'co-ord' is basically a dress or jumpsuit cut into two with the added bonus that you can usually buy them in different sizes if needed. 

Mint Velvet co-ord set

If you haven't invested in any co-ordinates yet, now is the time. Fashion editors' high street go-to Cos has loose fitting linen skirt and shirt sets while its younger sister H&M offers cutesy white cotton broderie trim co-ords just perfect for your holiday. If you need a dressier evening look, there's plenty to tick that box too; try Mint Velvet, Anthropologie and Me & Em.

What makes co-ords so useful is that they can be worn with other things. Team with those wardrobe staples - the top with jeans or shorts for example and the bottom piece with a simple tee or vest top. This versatility makes them ideal for optimising suitcase space and who doesn't love a linen shirt that doubles up as a beach coverup?

Anthropologie co-ords

So that's your boil in the bag skirt and top formula but what should you wear with that beautiful skirt already hanging in your wardrobe? Don't overthink it. Approach a skirt as you would your jeans; if the skirt is voluminous, tiered or involves a print fabric go for a simple well fitting basic such as a fresh white t-shirt or camisole top. If your skirt is more tailored or shorter in length then try a pretty silk blouse or a fun graphic or logo t-shirt for a daytime look. Complete the outfit with wedges, ballet pumps or strappy flats, all three styles are comfortable and holiday-friendly and will work with just about anything. 

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