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all right gang, it’s time to take a look at a timeless classic. you know the one, it’s that item that looked good twenty, thirty, even forty years ago. but guess what? that silhouette still looks great today. let’s take a look at an a-line skirt today. this skirt is fitted at the hips then gradually widens towards the hem giving the impression of the capital letter A.
all right gang, it’s time to take a look at a timeless classic. you know the one, it’s that item that looked good twenty, thirty, even forty years ago. but guess what? that silhouette still looks great today. let’s take a look at an a-line skirt today. this skirt is fitted at the hips then gradually widens towards the hem giving the impression of the capital letter A.
the infamous french couture designer christian dior launched the A-line collection in 1955. it was a departure from the fussy, frilly styles fashionable at the time. the A-line silhouette was seen in dresses and skirts and leaped into popularity in the 1960’s when worn by first lady jackie kennedy. the A-line skirt has a simple, clean line and has remained a classic staple in many closets due to its flattering fit for all shapes.
skirt | similar tee | denim jacket | shoes | handbag
dress up an A-line skirt for work or dress it down for the weekend as in today’s ootd. this red skirt is from Talbots Parisian collection. in case you hadn’t heard red is THE on trend color for fall. and i can’t say i’m disappointed as red gives a little extra oomph to any outfit.
many of you have asked for photos of the new ‘do’ so mr. style snapped pics from two different angles.
but back to today’s regularly scheduled program. since this is a casual outfit through and through i popped on a graphic tee similar here and added a denim jacket for good measure. the addition of an extra layer was welcome as our temps have been chilly the past few days.
red flats (i think every woman should have one pair of red shoes) from j.crew factory and camera handbag from Talbots polish off this outfit. if i switched my denim jacket for a black moto jacket, i’d be ready for a georgia game. go dawgs! red and black are very important colors here in athens.
are you ready to kick off thursday? let’s do it in style. have a great day.
Like the new ‘do, and the reds are my favorite–a true/tomato red. I have those shoes, too, and expect to get a lot of wear out of them. I’m also thrilled that the temps have gotten a bit cooler, here, too–(I keep hoping maybe if the temps cool down, the hurricanes will lose strength if the waters aren’t so steamy.) One can hope…
thanks, sweet friend! no one is more relieved than me that my long search for a fab stylist is over. looks like we dodged the hurricane bullet this far north. but it will be rain and more rain for a few days… but poor florida! and of course we can’t forget texas. the clean up will take months so i hope the media will remind us from time to time. but it looks as though this hurricane season might be one for the record books.
xo
Here’s to A-line skirts!
Love the hair.
thanks! so happy my search for a fab stylist is finally over.
xo
Great outfit! I buy a lot from Talbots, but seldom skirts and dresses (unless they’re maxi or midi) because they’re always too short. That’s my only frustration with them–no tall sizing! I’m 5’9″ and above the knee is not doable for me at this age. You are so fortunate to have great gams and can easily pull off a shorter length, but not moi. My younger self could rock a mini skirt in the day, but those days are sadly over.
i wish more brands catered to ‘tall’ women. i am lucky enough to just skirt that dilemma but know exactly what you mean. i know banana republic offers ‘tall’ for pants but nothing as far as skirts and dresses. just curious as to where you shop?
xo
And again, you have inspired me Beth! You are really my style guru:). I have a very similar skirt, so thx a lot for some new ideas! Have a grea tday, Renata xo
hi renata! nothing makes me happier than to hear you have found inspiration on the blog. you will look adorable in your version. let me know how it goes.
xo
Love putting the graphic tee w/ the skirt, jean jacket and cross body. That outfit might look good with white deck shoes or maybe even high tops.. but probably not. Haha
i think this outfit would look great with a pair of sneakers or deck shoes! let me know how it looks.
xo