Loafer Love

gray leather jacket, black ponte pants, black tahari loafers

gray leather jacket, black ponte pants, black tahari loafers

gray leather jacket, black ponte pants, black tahari loafers

gray leather jacket, black ponte pants, black tahari loafers

gray leather jacket, black ponte pants, black tahari loafers

gray leather jacket, black ponte pants, black tahari loafers

I’ve had my eye on these bee-yoo-tiful Everlane loafers for months and I had grand plans to save up my money to buy them (not that they’re THAT expensive, but $170 is enough that I have to plan ahead for it). Unfortunately, I’m not the only fan of these loafers so they’re sold out with a very long waitlist. Who knows, maybe once they’re back in stock I’ll get them in another color, but in the meantime I decided to consider the possibility that there may be another pair of not too manly but just menswear-y enough loafers out there for me. There are plenty of shoes in the sea, as they say. Or something like that.

I did some sole searching (I crack myself up), and found these lovlies at DSW for almost $100 less than what I had planned to spend. Lest I hurt these cheaper loafers’ feelings, I did not settle. I don’t believe in sole mates (last one, I promise). I loved the Everlane loafers, but now I love these. We’re still in the honeymoon phase, so I actually wore them 2 days in a row last week. I’ll be sure to share look #2 with you soon, and don’t be shocked if they’re followed shortly by a look #3. Basically, they make every outfit look better. Ah, young shoe love.

similar Shirt // similar Jacket* // Pants // Bag // Necklace* // similar Sunglasses // Shoes

*Jacket purchased with gift card provided courtesy of H&M; necklace purchased with gift card provided courtesy of Shopbop.

How to Wear Midi Skirts

how to wear midi skirt, how to style midi skirt

Wear a midi skirt and look awesome? In the words of Barney Stinson, “challenge accepted!”

In case you’re a total beginner (no judgement…OK, maybe a little), a midi skirt is a skirt with a hem that ends below the knee but above the ankle. They’re awesome because you never have to worry about flashing your Britney when you’re getting out of the car, but they look much more professional than a maxi skirt. On the other hand, they can be awkward because more fabric equals more potential for frump. And frump is not your friend, ladies.

So Step #1 is figuring out the best shape and length for your hot bod, whatever type of hot that may be. I’m partial to A-line midis because I’m pear-shaped, but there are plenty of body-con options out there too. And because I’m on the shorter side (5’3″), I prefer a shorter midi – right below the knee. That’s not to say that petite girls can’t wear longer midis; they’re just a little bold for my every-day life. But for long midi inspiration, check out Cathy’s outfit. Oh, and in case you think midi skirts are just for skinny bitches, allow Georgette to drop some plus-sized knowledge on you.

OK, back to me and my genius styling tips. To ward off the frump factor, I think the best way to go is to highlight your waist as much as possible so you keep your shape. There are a few ways to accomplish that: wear a top that fits close to your body, tuck your top into the skirt (assuming the skirt sits at your waist), or knot a button-up shirt at the waist. Below are examples of each…

how to wear midi skirt, how to style midi skirt

how to wear midi skirt, how to style midi skirt

how to wear midi skirt, how to style midi skirt

Alternatively, you can add more height with some killer heels. Basically, if it looks like there’s more of you shooting out the bottom of your skirt, you’ll look taller overall and less overwhelmed by the extra length of your midi. For bonus points, wear nude-colored heels in warm weather, or match your shoes and tights in cold weather.

how to wear midi skirt, how to style midi skirt

Here’s another trick for elongating your body in a midi: wear the same color or print from collar to hem with a midi dress! You can always find a TON of options in stock at Asos.

how to wear midi skirt, how to style midi skirt

But if you don’t want to buy a new dress, you can still fake it by wearing a top that matches your skirt. Look at that. Insta-dress.

how to wear midi skirt, how to style midi skirt

Finally, I’d be remiss if I didn’t remind you that rules are meant to be broken. The best way to pull off any look is good ol’ confidence.

how to wear midi skirt, how to style midi skirt

There you have it. That’s everything I know about midi skirts. If you enjoyed this little lesson, be sure to check out my ever-popular “How to Wear Ankle Boots” post!

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