Good morning, Tuesday. It's hot hot hot and super frizzy outside, but I'm chillin' indoors and sippin' on some iced latte. I'm still loving those images from yesterday's post on all things festival fashion- so naturally I'm still thinking about summertime and music and easy, breezy style. And for this level of thinking, let's go long. As in long skirts (maxis if you will). Some of these looks I'm showing may feel more Autumnal, but you can easily adapt this look by doing some brighter colors, and some more lightweight fabrics- leather is coming in very light these days and if you live somewhere that isn't Miami, you can tots rock a lighter leather with a tank and a long skirt and hello, gorgeous.
I have always been a fan of long skirts, but admittedly have not worn them much in past few years. I love the slouchy, comfy subtle nature of a long skirt length- my take would be to rock it with a slouchy top, off one shoulder, and perhaps a hat- you know I love the gypset look so would keep things very Goa while embracing the new lower length. Now, now. I know many of you are not Amazonian, and nor am I. True this look works great with long limbs, but there's no reason the shorties can't rock this too. One thing I would mention is that if you are a gal who has hips and thighs that are healthy, I would make sure the waist of your long skirt starts a bit lower or drops- and although these pleated jobbers are adorable, any pleats starting at the natural waist are a big non non, unless you want to look odd, or unless of course you're built like the pick end of an ice pick.
I find this look to look altogether modern and less peace and love if you rock it with something a bit tough- try a thin motorcycle jacket, vintage tee, or loose tux jacket- your boyfriend's would be genius. You know how I feel about mixing the hard and the soft- for me this is the chicest thing in the world and love the play on masculine and feminine, tough and sweet together. The Parisians excel at this- now you can, too.
As for shoes, it's best to wear a flat sandal- I dig it with the t strap types that are out now, or even a flat oxford from the likes of Repetto if that's your vibe. Heels can be done but they need to be ankle booties- a pump would look bad- and you could rock a high heeled sandal, but only if the skirt is mid ankle, and not all the way to the ground. Proportionally, it's better this way- trust me.
