Teacher Style: Printed Skirt Inspiration

Okay, yesterday I showed you a floral printed skirt styled six ways. Today, you are privy to more pictures of my very favorite skirt, which also happens to be from Francesca's. I love this skirt, and I didn't even realize how in love with it I would be when I first bought it. In fact, when Mom was taking my pictures for this post, I declared, "If I had to marry any article of my clothing, it'd be this skirt." If my personality were illustrated by a skirt, this one would paint the prettiest picture. It's surprisingly adaptable (I can make myself comfortable wherever), affordable (I'm a cheap date), colorful (if you've read this blog for any length of time, you know how colorful I am), and fun (there, I said it).

When I worked on styling this skirt two more ways, I came across an idea I've never before considered: knotting a cardigan. Whaaaat? I love the effect of a tied shirt. I don't care how 80s it is; I think it makes a look instantly more fun and fresh. Also, I think the tied shirt is like the non-pregnant woman's version of adding a belt above a baby bump. It adds some visual interest just tucking in a shirt cannot always provide. The gray cardigan in the last look is very thin, so it tied up just perfectly. Obviously, a thick cardigan isn't so suitable for this idea.

The Skirt: Francesca's

Options: Mango (on sale), Dillard's (on sale)--might be too short, Midi version, DJ Premium,

black and white version

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Look 1 (winterized): blazer + sweater + scarf + booties

 

(Sweater: Elle via Kohl's / Blazer (old): Express / Booties: Old Navy / Scarf: made by my Momma)

Look 2: colored top + neutral shoes + gold accessories

 

(Top: LOFT / Shoes: Me Too via DSW / Belt: Target)

Look 3: colored shirt + colored cardigan + nude flats

 (Top: Merona via Target / Cardigan: Sonoma via Kohl's / Flats: Target)

Look 4: chambray + long necklace + metallic flats

 (Chambray: Old Navy / Flats: via DSW / Necklace: H&M)

Look 5: neutral cardigan + tank + pendant necklace + sneakers

 (Cardigan: New York & Co. / Tank: WHBM / Necklace: Lauren Conrad / Shoes: Converse)

Oh, and a close up of the skirt if you want to see it: