With all of the over-the-knee boots and strong shoulders that went into Fall 2009, skirts had to find their own way to stand out. Many designers opted for full short skirts to balance out proportions while others stuck with classic body-skimming minis and pencil skirts. From the many examples of full short skirts, some were structured, like those at D&G, and some were less aggressive, like those at Oscar de la Renta. Regardless, women should have no trouble finding this silhouette come Fall.
What is summer clothing good for but a healthy dose of optimism? We love these bright body-con skirts for summer because they take Victoria Beckham-like seriousness out of the look. Pair these with flat sandals and a basic cotton tank and you'll be the farthest thing from pouty, though still chic.
Les Prairies des Paris Little Monta Skirt Was $255 Now $175 @ Gargyle, Spot Stripe Mini Skirt $65 @ Topshop
We love the late 80's vibe of these mini skirts and think this era in fashion is going to be big again for Spring. Take a look at the Spring 09 collections of brands like Obedient Sons & Daughters, Lyn Devon, or Opening Ceremony and you'll see a distinct nod to this time in fashion. Pair these skirts with a buttoned-up blouse and a one-sided mane and you'll be the most fashionable kid at school--we promise!
The full short skirt trend, which we think is a most flattering style, seems to be keeping in stride this Fall 08--from Opening Ceremony to Roberto Cavalli, there's an option at any price point. Pair a feminine piece like this with masculine elements like motorcycle boots, a schoolboy blazer, or a collared shirt and you'll look as sweet as pie.
We are major Marni fans here at Coutorture so it stands to reason we love their signature print skirts. Long, short, bubble, a-line, circle or mini; all are equally appealing to us. But the trouble with wearing a busy skirt is keeping the rest of your styling reasonable. One of the classic tricks is to wear the most basic shirt possible and allow your skirt to take center stage. The more downtown version is obviously to go straight with a tee-shirt and to find a nice cheap colorful skirt. The idea had been percolating in our head after seeing a model on a go-see with a basic white tee-shirt and a very bright floral skirt she rescued from Urban Outfitters. And then community partner High Fashion Girl decided that this combination aesthetic was her summer uniform. Apparently this has been on many a hip young fashionistas mind. We have a few low cost busy skirts and inexpensive t-shirts to help set the mood for you.
Karen Walker
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