sheer maxi skirts
July 12, 2012
What to Wear with a Sheer Maxi Skirt Part 2
I did a post a few weeks back on what to wear with a sheer maxi skirt (which you can read here); one of the tips that I gave was to wear a colored mini skirt underneath a sheer maxi. I got a few comments saying that they would have like to have seen this look being pulled off, so I figured that I would post pictures of me wearing this style.
Adding a brighly colored mini just adds a pop of color under a sheer skirt-- which works well with lighter shades like nudes and whites. I simply styled my American Apparel white maxi with my H&M mini skirt. To keep it fun and not looking like all one piece do a printed top like my striped H&M tank top. For the summer I like to keep my accessories to a minimal since I hate feeling weighed down in the heat.
Just remember when picking your mini skirt wear one with out texture. This gives you a smooth look and feel.
What do you think about wearing a bright mini under a sheer maxi? Would you give it a try?
PS-- TIS THE SEASON OF GIVEAWAYS:
**Don't forget to enter my ARROJO American Wave Giveaway -- a chance to win beautiful locks of curls, waves, or texture!
**My cousin is hosting a giveaway as well!! She's an amazing digital graphic designer (she's the one that made my banner/logo) and she's giveaway a chance to win her service! One lucky winner will win a customized header OR navigation bar! Visit her blog Pins, Needles, & Fashion to enter.
Adding a brighly colored mini just adds a pop of color under a sheer skirt-- which works well with lighter shades like nudes and whites. I simply styled my American Apparel white maxi with my H&M mini skirt. To keep it fun and not looking like all one piece do a printed top like my striped H&M tank top. For the summer I like to keep my accessories to a minimal since I hate feeling weighed down in the heat.
Shirt: H&M (old)
Mini Skirt: H&M
Maxi Skirt: American Apparel
Shoes: No Name
Bag: c/o Remi & Emmy
Belt: Forever21 (came with a skirt)
Sunglasses: Tobi.com
Necklace: American Eagle (old)
Bracelets: Juicy Couture and gifted magnet wrap bracelet
photos taken by Brian Cavanaugh
Just remember when picking your mini skirt wear one with out texture. This gives you a smooth look and feel.
What do you think about wearing a bright mini under a sheer maxi? Would you give it a try?
PS-- TIS THE SEASON OF GIVEAWAYS:
**Don't forget to enter my ARROJO American Wave Giveaway -- a chance to win beautiful locks of curls, waves, or texture!
**My cousin is hosting a giveaway as well!! She's an amazing digital graphic designer (she's the one that made my banner/logo) and she's giveaway a chance to win her service! One lucky winner will win a customized header OR navigation bar! Visit her blog Pins, Needles, & Fashion to enter.
June 21, 2012
What to Wear with a Sheer Maxi Skirt
Sheer clothing can be quite intimating especially when it comes to sheer skirts, because really who wants to show their undies to the world? The simple solution to sheer skirts are of course slips.
Easy to pair up with and hide-- they come in nudes, black, and white. But after all this is a fashion blog and I'm not all about easy solutions. Two of my favorite fun funky ways of wearing sheer skirts are with a colorful mini underneath or wearing a body fitting tunic dress.
1. The Tunic Dress. This is probably the easiest to pull off since you don't have to worry about trying to find a top, you have it all there. Pick a more fitting tunic dress and that doesn't have ridges or ruffles. A simple bodycon dress like the American Apparel cotton spandex jersey dress would do the trick.You can go nude colored or more bold to show some pop of color. I'm a fan of wedges with maxi skirts so pull in simple accessories for your look.
I had fun pulling this look off myself recently. I bought this American Apparel white maxi skirt at the Warehouse Sale (for those of you in NYC yes it is still going on!). I went for a pretty ballerina look using my New York and Company tunic as a underlay.
2. Brightly Colored Mini Skirt. Want a more fun bold look? Pull in a bodycon mini skirt in a bold color. Doing it under a sheer skirt (especially one that is nude or white) will give the whole look a fun overlay. It will also help tone down something bright but have a peek-a-boo effect. Make sure to chose a bodycon skirt that doesn't have any textures, you want to keep it smooth. If you're daring try one with print! Keep your accessories sleek and clean.
When in doubt....pair it with a bathing suit! It is summer after all! And Liz of Late Afternoon pulled this look off fantastically!
What do you think of the sheer skirt? How would you wear it?
1. The Tunic Dress. This is probably the easiest to pull off since you don't have to worry about trying to find a top, you have it all there. Pick a more fitting tunic dress and that doesn't have ridges or ruffles. A simple bodycon dress like the American Apparel cotton spandex jersey dress would do the trick.You can go nude colored or more bold to show some pop of color. I'm a fan of wedges with maxi skirts so pull in simple accessories for your look.
I had fun pulling this look off myself recently. I bought this American Apparel white maxi skirt at the Warehouse Sale (for those of you in NYC yes it is still going on!). I went for a pretty ballerina look using my New York and Company tunic as a underlay.
pictures taken by Brian Cavanaugh
Tunic: New York and Company
Skirt: American Apparel
Shoes: Aerosoles
Bag: Zara (old)
Headband worn around my bun: H&M (old)
Necklace: H&M
Suglasses: Local Brooklyn Boutique
Suglasses: Local Brooklyn Boutique
2. Brightly Colored Mini Skirt. Want a more fun bold look? Pull in a bodycon mini skirt in a bold color. Doing it under a sheer skirt (especially one that is nude or white) will give the whole look a fun overlay. It will also help tone down something bright but have a peek-a-boo effect. Make sure to chose a bodycon skirt that doesn't have any textures, you want to keep it smooth. If you're daring try one with print! Keep your accessories sleek and clean.
When in doubt....pair it with a bathing suit! It is summer after all! And Liz of Late Afternoon pulled this look off fantastically!
photo from Late Afternoon
What do you think of the sheer skirt? How would you wear it?
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