Skirt: Ikat Print Pencil ($98)
From the Left, Earrings: Astley Clarke Pebble Earrings ($210) Bracelet: Satin Gold Cuff ($112) Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Cupid ($495) Shirt: similar Bow Blouse ($88) Shoes: Liorah Slingback ($135)
From the Right, Earrings: Bamboo Hoops ($132) Shirt: Gap Tank ($15) Bag: Yasmin Clutch ($148) Sweater: Jackie Cardigan ($62) Shoes: Georgica Sandal ($149)
For the Office. I love a printed skirt with a feminine blouse. It’s one of my favorite work combinations. It’s a little unexpected on Capitol Hill, because this is a place overrun with solid colors, but it’s not too out there.
I’m really into mixing colors this season. So for this set, I paired a coral bow slingback with a bluish-green drop earring.
I kept the rest of the jewelry simple with a wide cuff. I like to wear these on the outside, over the cuff of my sleeve. I’ve been wearing a similar bracelet of my own like that, and I like the modern look that it gives. Plus, it guarantees that you see the bracelet.
Also, if your office is more conservative, you can easily add a white blazer over the blouse and switch out the shoes for a grey slingback. Muted color palettes are also very big this season, so you’ll just be working with a different trend.
For the hair, I would wear it up, especially if you choose to wear a blazer. I’d probably choose a slightly less structured updo over a French twist or a tight bun. For the makeup, I would wear coral nails to play off the shoes and I’d keep the rest of my makeup neutral, except my eyes which I would play up with a touch of shimmer near the tear duct and under the brow.
For Sunday Brunch. Yes, this is the same yellow sweater from last week. I added it for no other reason than I am addicted to the yellow/white/grey color combination. It is just so bright and chic, and this sweater is the perfect shade of yellow.
This look is great for a post-Church brunch or a casual Friday (though probably sans sandal). I don’t do silver accessories often, because I prefer warmer metals, but I like these bamboo hoops. If $132 is too much to spend on a pair of earrings, try this $4 pair from Forever21.
The sandals are Jack Rogers, but I think this style is more stylish than the traditional Jacks. I like the cobalt purse with the yellow, but you could also do green, orange or metallic. The added color just gives the look a little something extra.
For the hair, I would wear it down. You could do a light wave or a straight style, curled under at the ends. For the makeup, I would say a neutral eye with defined brows (key with bright colored clothes) and lots of mascara. I might also wear a pinky gloss, not electric, more rosy.
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Helena says:
Great outfits but eek on those sandals. They look like the sort of shoes you'd see paired with the capris we all love to hate.
LS says:
I love these! I have a very similar skirt in black and white ikat. Do you think I could swap that out for the gray one here? Maybe a pink sweater instead of yellow?
Kady says:
Love this skirt. Am a tad concerned that the color is “chocolate” instead of a word that might actually suggest gray. Might still pull the trigger on this one just to see.
Belle says:
Kady: I know. I saw that too. BR Heritage does a kind of taupey color, and it could be that. I make no assertions as the accuracy of the photo, I just choose to believe it's grey.
r says:
Would love to see some sort of guidlines for pairing printed skirts with colored tops. I always default to black tops because I'm too chicken to try anything else!
Kaylee says:
I saw this skirt in the store and, Kady, your color concerns are spot on. Belle is correct in saying it's kind of a taupe or “greige” I wouldn't describe it as a true grey or a true brown. That being said, with the right accessories, etc., it could probably fit into a look as either brown or grey.
I actually tried the skirt on and it's a nice material, etc. I wound up not pulling the trigger because the pleats fell very oddly on me and I didn't think it was a problem that could be easily fixed by a tailor-something to be aware of for other ladies with muscular/thick thighs and butts.
gingerr says:
I may have to go try that skirt on. I like how you can do all those different colors with it.
I hope the pleats mean that although it has a slim line it's a little roomier across the lower hip.
susie says:
I was recently introduced to your site and I love the outfit suggestions (as well as accompanying links). I have been an avid follower for the past couple of weeks and check on your updates fairly frequently. I work in a corporate setting and the outfit combinations, make-up, and hair solutions allow me to be youthful yet professional. Thanks CHS!
Ash says:
Majorly love the pebble earrings with the office look. The whole outfit is great, but the earrings are to die for.