Friday, July 2, 2010

Boots and Skirts

Here's some ideas I put together working with my skirts and boots. With a pair of tights or thick opaque stockings, for bigger gals I think it makes a comfortable outfit that can be girly and edgy. When it comes to putting together a look, try some new things like digging out a dress and layering it with tights and drapey cardigans.

Denim skirt

There are endless options with a trusty denim skirt, particularly in winter. You can wear thick tights and a nice warm knit to stay warm. This denim skirt I'm wearing I've had for years, it's knee-length in a light wash. I only just got a second one, a dark denim one from Best and Less that's a bit shorter.

I like this look for a night out. Wear a jacket to stay warm and take it off in the pub. It's fun when there's so much black and grey in winter. A skirt with boots is a good alternative to jeans when it's cold.


Peasant skirts

A great way to bring a boho feel to your winter wardrobe. I find these skirts work well with the tops that are too short to wear with pants, jeans and more fitted styles of skirts. Worn slightly higher and looser around the waist, it's a clever cover up for tummies. Here I'm wearing dark brown leather boots. You can't see the detail but I've just accessorised with a chain necklace that has a bone pendant and brassy gold shield.


















Cargo-style skirt

Although it doesn't have cargo pockets on the side, that's the best way I can describe this skirt. It's a thick material and I usually wear it in summer with thongs. But I've also started wearing it in with my boots, and I liked the preppy look of this. The Burberry print scarf with a rich chocolate leather bag feels very appropriate for winter.


















Black Dress

Now this black stretchy dress I bought from Supre in an XL... in other words WAAAAAAYYYY too small! It's meant to fit like a loose maxi dress. It fit well around the bust and flared out slightly at the bottom, but it was tight around my middle. So I hike it up until it's loose around my middle like a top, and just wear it shorter. With a belt and a drape cardi, I think it works!






Signing off for now, please feel free to leave a comment about what you think or any ideas you have!


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