A Skirt For All Seasons

How can I style this skirt?

Let me count the ways.

When I first saw this Top Shop skirt for sale on Vinted I didn't just see a fabulous fabric with a sensational stylish asymetric hem.

No, the first thing that struck me was its versatility.

I like to wear my clothes Martini style - anytime, anywhere, any place.

So when Sarah and I were discssing ideas for our monthly joint blog I suggested styling an item for all seasons.

As I write I haven't seen Sarah's blog but I am sure it will be well worth reading as she is a far better stylist than me.

And you can find her blog here.

But what I lack in professionalism I like to think I make it up with entusiasm, exploration and very occasionally  Eureka moments.

Having said that - there have been a few catastrophic cock-ups along the way - check this one out if you need a good laugh!

So back to our joint blog and this skirt.

Although it it was technically second hand, it came with the £39 label still attached and I paid £6.80 for it and I blogged about it here.

However, I love it so much I wanted to feature it again.

So for this blog I have styled it my way for four seasons in the UK.

I tend to carve out the year into three monthly blocks.

For me spring is March, April and May (Temp daily  average 7-13C)

Summer: June, July and August. (13-17C)

Autumn: September, October and November (9-16C)

Winter: December, January and February. (5-6C)

Apart from the odd few weeks of unseasonably low or unseasonably high temperatures, in the North West of England, it never really gets that hot or that cold which makes styling easier than in other parts of the world.

So here is my take on a skirt for all seasons and where I would wear it.

Summer

When I first tried the skirt on I was struck by the nice broad waistband which I knew would stay up if I wore it as a dress although it did need some definition at the waist with the belt.

As Id used a tan belt I went for tan shoes which act as a neutral with the green, black, white and pink in the fabric.

The asymetric hem makes it a fun way to wear the dress with a hint of leg but the knees mostly covered up which is just the way I like it. 

I haven't been abroad yet since the pandemic but if I did I would wear the skirt with a white tshirt, trainers and deni jacket to the airport and then transform it into a dress while I was away.

Equally, I could wear flip flops and a toning belt for a more casual look.

Autumn or Fall

I spotted this Zara gilet in our local Oxfam and I love the shades which tone nicely with my hair and skin.

As I am usually quite casual during the day I would keep the skirt casual with a cream hoodie and low heeled suede ankle boots.

Again, the tan shades acts as neutrals and still allow the pattern of the skirt to take centre stage. I have worn this outfit - today in fact for running errands, walking the dog and doing my admin.

Winter

Its woolies season but not black. As someone with olive/sallow skin black just drains my colour and makes me look ill.

Pink on the other hand is my colour, it always makes me feel and look happy and healthy.

The cropped H & M cardigan picks out the shades of pink in the skirt and I added an extra lacy thermal vest for extra warmth.

The second hand boots are by Sorel and came from Ebloggers.

Spring

As the temperature starts to get a little warmer but still with a chill in the air I start to think about the denim jacket days ahead so opted for this ancient Top Shop shirt that is almost like wearing a jacket.

I've paired it with a black belt and Stan Smith trainers that have a pink, green and blue floral print just in time to welcome the springtime flowers.

I have no idea why I thought it was a good idea to hold the apple other than that it was a Pink Lady!

So there you have it - my take on a skirt for all seasons.

Around 50% of these items are second-hand and  most are older items from my wardrobe.

The only new item is the H & M cardigan which you can find here.here

Which one is your favourite look?