Tuesday, March 22, 2011

What to buy now: longer skirts

As I mentioned yesterday, all this week I'll be featuring a new What to buy now (WTBN) item, in honor of Spring shopping season.  Today's need-it-now piece is a romantic, longer skirt.  I've been obsessed with this lady-like silhouette since last Fall (as seen here, here and here), but for Spring it feels even more perfect, and the options available now are better than ever.

Longer skirts are ideal for transitional weather, because the extra coverage allows you to ditch the tights without looking like you're jumping the gun for summer.  And while maxi skirts are still being hailed as a big trend for the season, I much prefer this slightly shorter, tea length, which feels more polished and pulled together.  It is a tricky shape to wear, so be sure to try on a lot of options (for example, I learned I cannot wear any styles with elastic waist bands without looking like I'm with child).  For this reason, I've included various lengths and styles to suit every shape and budget...

Row 2: Mango pleated skirt, $149.90.  Girl. by Band of Outsiders Althea skirt, $648.  Mango skirt, $119.90.    

3 comments:

  1. I love this trend! I have so many vintage skirts in this length that will work perfectly. (Wouldn't mind picking up a few of those gorgeous Mango ones either!)

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  2. I love the what to buy posts, especially this longer skirt trend posting. All of these skirts are something I could see myself in and at reasonable prices :). Can't wait to see more what to buy now posts so I can start building my spring wardrobe.

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  3. LOVE the skirts you've collected here. I'm a naturally more conservative person, so this post that includes tasteful but fashionable skirts with a perfect length are simply awesome.

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