Fashion Friday : Nine to Five

9-5: Take me to new heights! The essential high-waisted skirt.

Hi All! 

Chesli again.

I cannot tell you where I would be without my straight-as-a-pencil, waist-high skirts. I have come to find that these are essential to my work wardrobe and make any day more breezy. Skirts are my go-to when I want to be effortlessly professional and comfortable.

I ADORE adding a jacket to a high pencil skirt. It's such a great way to bring in texture and dimension.

all via J. Crew

You really can't go wrong with a high-waisted skirt. Just find one that flatters your curves and pair with any shirt: loose and easy button-downs, cap-sleeved, or a modest tank with a cardigan. Don't be afraid to try differently textured skirts.

via Modcloth

I'm also loving the new peplum look, especially Modcloth's "Work With Me" dress that gives the pencil skirt + peplum top illusion but is really a dress. So cute and easy!

     

via Modcloth

This brand, Nauticoco, even makes reversible and detachable peplums! How do ya like them apples? I'm thinking you could add them to a fitted dress, or even use them as a handy cover up for a too-short shirt or too-bunchy shirttail, or a skirt that takes a belt. I haven't seen these locally yet, but I sort of hope they come around soon!

via Nauticoco

That's all for today, folks! Skirts are about as feminine as it gets, so claim it and have fun with it. In the words of my aunt, "Whatever blows your skirt up!"

Fashion Friday : Maxi Skirts

Now I've always been a fan of the ultra comfortable, uber easy maxi dress.  I have a few of them hanging in my closet.  They're great for those "I ate too much last night" days, for the girlie days, for the "I need a quick outfit" days, or the days you just want to twirl in something.  I've recently discovered the just as fabulous maxi skirt!  I do not however, own a maxi skirt but I feel I may just need to add one to my wardrobe after finding these pretty pics.  

Maxi skirts are fabulous for all of the reasons listed above + they can be accessorized a little more than a maxi dress.  Pair with long sleeves, short sleeves or a tank, add a denim jacket or a blazer, belt it, accessorize with layers of long necklaces - heels, flats, sandals, wedges - they all work!  Have fun with it!  

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Are you a fan of the maxi skirt?  Do you have one {or three} in your closet?

Happy weekend!
Lots of love....