Eight Ways to Style a Skirt :: Sheer Maxi Skirt and Printed Dress

I live for versatility. I try to think of at least one alternate way to wear almost everything I own. Some pieces have a higher utility rating than others though.

No matter how hard I try, wearing a jacket upside down is still only going to amount to looking silly 95% of the time.

One of my absolute favourite piece of clothing to transform is a sheer maxi skirt.

Seemingly, this elongating tool can only be worn one way but really, it can be worn eight ways.

I started it with a printed dress. Since the maxi skirt is sheer, the dress underneath saves me from having to wear a slip. If your maxi skirt isn't sheer, you can wear any of the following styles with any top you like.

All these methods work much better if the maxi dress is more of a tulip, meaning more materials on the bottom than the top. An a-line skirt would be very limiting since the material won't have much give.

1. Maxi skirt underneath the dress

I'm starting with the skirt underneath the dress.

I am not super attached to this look, mainly because the dress is kind of boxy. If I layered a bodycon dress over top, the effect would be much nicer. Perhaps I will demonstrate in a future post.

2. Belted with maxi skirt under the dress

A waist definition tool is needed. Enter, the belt.

Ah better. This large flower belt is one of my absolute favorites. You can define your waist with any belt you like.

3. Maxi skirt over the dress

For these looks, I like this dress more as a top. Inside it goes.

I pulled the dress up and out a bit to create a more stylish look.

4. Belted with maxi skirt over the dress

Of course you can belt it and yet another look is created.

For this look, a wider belt would be better than a thinner one in my opinion.

I also love to alter the hem length of these skirts with out actually doing any sewing or cutting.

This next look is a bit more alternative. Not for everyone, the skirt is actually changed into more of an accent piece than a skirt.

5. Maxi skirt as an accent piece



I actually like this look, but probably with a shirt and leggings instead of this dress.

Again, a belt changes the look.

6. Belted maxi skirt as an accent piece

This next look is very simple to achieve.

7. Maxi skirt into a midi skirt



Pick the skirt up from about the mid point, lift and tuck into the sides. Voila, the maxi becomes the midi.

It's a more playful look.

The final look is my absolute favourite.

8. Maxi skirt into a high-low skirt

Simply pick up the skirt from the bottom hem and tuck it into the top. This look on it's own is cool enough, most days I just leave it as is, especially if your maxi skirt is tight enough on top.

Of course I like it better with my favorite belt.

I liked this combination so much, I just had to do a full styled shoot.

See where to get these pieces to create similar looks.

Purse from Vanlaced Avenue

Or shop in your own closet, maybe these new styling techniques will breath new life into an old maxi skirt you haven't worn in awhile?

Add some leggings or tights, perfect for fall time.

Happy hump day.

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Layering for Fall

Summer is winding down. But recently it has still be warm enough to get away with outfits like this.

Get the floral corset top from here, get similar skirt from here

Soon enough as the autumn chill colors the leaves into the most beautiful colors, we can finally start layering again.

I find the best layering tools encompasses a long sleeve shirt and a structured blazer.

Get this structured blazer from here and the long sleeve crochet embroidered top from here

The easiest way to add some texture to an outfit is by simply throwing this long sleeved embroidered shirt over this outfit.

Layering this semi see through shirt over some floral pattern adds to the depth of the outfit.

Those chilly nights are too much for the bare legs I find. It makes me so happy to be able to decorate my legs again without dying of heat. I love putting on stockings. Especially with all the amazing designs these days, it's a styling must have.

Get similar garter tights from here

But it does make the outfit look more bottom heavy with just the tights.

It makes the perfect base for this blazer though.

Or even this crochet embroidered top.

Or both these layering pieces together for a fabulous fall outfit, especially finished off with a good purse. Get your own Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 from here, but you can also wear any favorite purse you already own.

Outfit: Black V Neck Long Sleeve Zipper Embellished Coat from here

Floral corset from here

Similar burgundy skirt from here

Similar Garter tights from here

Long sleeve crochet embroidered top from here
Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 from here

Have a great time creating fun looks for the fall.

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