6.04.2012

Fashion Chemistry: Maxi Skirt

I hope you all had a lovely weekend.
I had a lot of fun showing you all how I like to experiment with my clothing to get more ways out of wearing it, so I thought I would do it again. 


Pulling up the lining is hands down my favorite way to wear this skirt. I love that it has an edgier feel to it and it's so much more interesting that a plain solid skirt. If you have a maxi that has a sheer layer, definitely try this out. It's a great way to take a long skirt and really make it work for all those hot summer days.


I've always tried the dress as a skirt look but this was my first time reversing the roles. It's a fun way to try the midi trend that has been around lately without having to spend money on it. This kind of look has endless possibilities...you can pair it with a knotted up tee, a crop cardigan like me, or belt it up. Whatever is more your style, just make sure to cinch in your waist so you don't become shapeless.


This is a fun look to completely transform your maxi skirt. When I first did this, I fell for the drape and the asymmetrical hem line...I think it gives the skirt so much character.  All it took was a chunky knot....so simple. If you do try the knotted up look just make sure to tie above your knees so that you can easily walk around.

Look 1: Top: Thrifted, Bralette: DIY, Skirt: F21 Look 2: Cardigan: Thrifted, Skirt worn as dress: F21,
Look 3: Top & Skirt: F21, Belt: Thrifted

xoxo erica

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23 comments:

  1. I think I like the knot the most out of all three looks although I kinda like it as a standalone skirt too.

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  2. such a cool idea to create three different looks with one black skirt! I think I love all your variants but maybe the second one is the greatest of all :P

    Maiken,
    Maikeni blogi - part of me

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  3. Looks like you had fun shooting this pictures! I like Look 2 best!

    Kisses from Austria,
    Simone

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  4. Great idea! we like so much the first pic! kisses
    Silvia and Chiara

    www.thedressrules.blogspot.it

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  5. very beautiful. I like the knot and the dress look :) xx

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  6. great, different styles. the knot ideas quite a unique look: i like it :D

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  7. Such a pretty skirt, I love it tied up!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  8. Thank you very much for your lovely comment on my blog. I appreciate that really. I look around your blog and I love it. I'm your new Follower now :)
    xo, Petra

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  9. I love how creative you are, each look is great!
    Brooke @ what2wear, monikabrooke.blogspot.com

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  10. Great remixes! I love the second look. I just need a maxi skirt that I can turn into a dress now!

    Hannah Tattoos and Pearls

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  11. definitely sounds like a good weekend ;)
    if you want to do something with your hair you could check out letsmakeitup1 's videos on youtube, she has awesome tutorials! (though some are pretty tricky^^)

    your maxi skirt looks lovely and i love the different ways to wear it but I'm not sure a maxi skirt would suit me as I'm so small^^

    xoxo

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  12. Great ideas!! I love the knot idea! Did you redye your hair redder? It looks fantastic!
    ~Sara

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  13. These are all great ideas! I still haven't bought a maxi, but I love all these looks.

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  14. Ooo my favorite look is when you wear it with the cardigan! Definitely going to try this out, thank you!

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  15. All variations look amazing. You look stunning in each one of them :) x angie

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  16. I LOVE this post! I've been wanting to do something similar. You just inspired me :)
    Great uses out of that black maxi skirt. I especially love the look where you knotted it <3

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  17. Love the first outfit! Been obsessed with semi sheer maxi skirts lately!


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  18. I really like all these outfits, but I think the skirt as dress is my favorite!

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  19. Amazing pics dear! You look stunning!

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  20. I love making a knot in my maxi dresses and skirts, it's so chic!

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  21. I have to buy a maxi skirt, I love them! I love how you use it in different ways, very original!

    And thanks for your share on my "Summer is..." post, I'll be posting about that soon!
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  22. I really like the knotted look. And that last photo is just beautiful!

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