Yesterday I shared my thoughts on how to wear a midi skirt. Indeed, the unexpected proportions of long over long are one of my favorite ways to style this wardrobe essential. But the truth is that when it comes to what I consider to be spring's most versatile piece, there's more than one way to skin a cat! Not that we're in the business of skinning cats around here, but you get my meaning…
The good news is that to get the most out of your midi skirt, you have exactly what you need in your closet: a crisp button down shirt! In all its many permutations, this silhouette exudes restraint and style savvy. It's quietly feminine but not revealing. Most importantly, it's comfortable—especially if you do a little half-tuck on the shirt for an insouciant air.
The real opportunity for this combo lies in the fact that because both the top and the bottom consist of clean, classic, positively modest lines, you can get wild with patterns, colors, and materials. Sleek leather? Perky polka dots and florals? A vertical stripe with a horizontal one? Yes. I know. Mind. Blown. As the great Christopher Walken once said, 'I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more midi skirts.' Or something along those lines.
Shopping Guide: 1. Striped Button Down 2. Striped Tube Skirt 3. Polka Dot Shirt 4. Floral Pencil Skirt 5. Chambray Button Down 6. Leather Midi Skirt Images: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.