STYLE GURU STYLE: Statement Skirt

I donโ€™t care what anyone says; thereโ€™s nothing more fun than a swingy, fun skirt. All the better for twirling, right? Well, alice + oliviaโ€˜s fall 2015 ready-to-wear collection understood the power of a statement skirt, and thatโ€™s really all that matters. Whether youโ€™re more into monochromatic color schemes or you love a pop of color or, like me, youโ€™re somewhere in between, thereโ€™s always gong to be a skirt for you. The truth is that skirts are often more comfortable than pantsโ€”not to mention theyโ€™re perfect for transition to events throughout the day. Class to internship to date night to meet the parents? No problem.

I wore this salmon-colored, pleated skirt for a simple walk downtown with my boyfriend to grab some coffee. I wanted something comfortable yet casual and this skirt seemed like the most low key, cozy item I had clean that day. So I paired the skirt with my usual, go-to gray T-shirt, some white Converse (my recent favorites) and some basic accessories and I was good to go. While I love the pale orange tone of the skirt, I would love to have this same skirt in blackโ€”black, after all, goes with everything. Salmon, on the other hand, can be a little difficult to pair with pieces. However, when it comes to statement pieces that I really love, I always make it work. If you stock your closet with neutrals, even the craziest statement pieces and/or skirts should find their way into your outfits.

Get My Look: 1. A basic T-shirt. 2. A statement skirt. 3. Sneakers.

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