Looking for simple styling tips? Here I show this blue and white skirt styled four different ways with four different outfits.
// blue and white striped skirt (10% off coupon) // blue sweater (similar) // pearl strands // pearl earrings (20% off coupon)// flower shoes //
Can I ask you a question?
When you open your closet doors and look inside your closet at the racks of clothes, do you ever think to yourself? I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR.
Sigh.
Am I the only one?
A closet full of clothes that don’t look like they go together.
There are cute shirts and cute pants and cute sweaters, but when all that cuteness gets together it’s like…well…it’s like it just isn’t that cute.
That’s why I started challenging myself.
Looking at things in new ways.
Trying to get as creative with my closet as my living room mantel.
It wasn’t easy—but over time—I taught myself a few things about putting outfits together.
So today I’m challenging myself. See that blue and white striped skirt? It’s so cute and on sale right now (you can see it here) and I wanted to create four outfits from things I already had in my closet.
And maybe? Just maybe….
….it might give you all a few outfit ideas, too.
// blue and white striped skirt (10% off coupon) //
Let’s start with a description of the skirt so you can tell what we are working with.
I have it in the blue, but it comes in all these colors, too (green, pink, yellow, blue and dark blue).
It is the prettiest fabric that feels like linen.
It has pockets and it’s lined (please note that the liner only goes about 1/2 down). You could always just remove the liner and add a slip if having it 1/2 way down bugs you.
The skirt is generous on the sizing, so I’d suggest sizing down if you are in between sizes.
Also—there’s a striped band and it has an elastic waist that doesn’t pinch at all.
// blue and white striped skirt (10% off coupon) // striped blue popover shirt (40% off right now) // pearl earrings (20% off coupon)// neutral flip flops //
1. Lunch outfit
Here’s the first way I styled the blue and white skirt.
I added this striped blue popover shirt with 3/4 length sleeves.
(total aside: I love the idea of the smaller stripes with the larger stripes in the same colorway).
You could front tuck in the shirt, but I love the look of the shirt tucked all the way in so you can see the striped waistband.
I kept the outfit casual with these neutral flip flops that I’ve had for several years that go with everything.
// blue and white striped skirt (10% off coupon) // blue sweater (similar) // pearl strands // pearl earrings (20% off coupon)// flower shoes //
2. Easter/wedding outfit
See how easy it is to fancy up the blue and white skirt?
Let’s GO.
I added a pale blue sweater similar to this one and made it even fancier with this strand of pearls.
And the fanciest part of the outfit?
These flower shoes that are such a spluge (I’ve had them for years and they never disappoint).
// blue and white striped skirt (10% off coupon) // white button with tie front (similar) // pearl earrings similar (20% off coupon)// crochet flower shoes //
3. Date night outfit
You probably already have a white button down in your closet.
Pull it out, pop the collar and cuffs and tie it at the waist of the skirt for a fun date night look.
You could also add a fun necklace or longer earrings.
I wanted to keep the shoes neutral, so I added these cute crochet flower shoes that I’ve shared with you all before.
// blue and white striped skirt (10% off coupon) // jean jacket (similar) // pearl earrings (20% off coupon)// white tennis shoes (similar) //
4. Running errands outfit
And if you want to keep it casual?
Add a white t-shirt and a jean jacket. I think it would look cute with a white sweater tossed over your shoulder, too.
White tennis shoes or simple flip flops are perfect for a day of running errands.
And the skirt is so comfortable and it’s so easy to look put together with an outfit like this.
// blue jean dress //
So? Are you all about a little closet creativity?
Oh good.
Me, too—I loved getting a little creative and embracing the closet and using things that I already had in the closet to style the skirt.
And before we go—I wanted to share a fun dress (it comes in white jean, too) that I just got at Walmart. Everything always sells out so fast—so I wanted to share it now.
You can see the blue jean dress here.
The funniest thing about writing this post? My husband was so impressed. He kept saying—you found another outfit with that skirt? LOOOOL.
He’s a little in awe of me (and my closet).
PS I’m just curious—which style do you like best? I asked on Instagram and so far the one with the tied shirt is winning.
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