Versatile Style: H&M Paisley Skirt

By Alex K.

With all the warm weather lately, I’ve been obsessed with skirts and sundresses. During the winter, my bottom of choice is usually a pair of jeans, so it’s been nice to bust out some girly skirts. When I went looking for some new skirts to add to my wardrobe, H&M was a natural choice. They’re known for providing super affordable, yet totally stylish clothing and accessories. The quality is fairly good, and while definitely not up there with designer ware, you can usually get a few seasons out of their stuff before wear-holes start to show up! H&M had elastic-waist skirts in the same cut and a variety of patterns. Out of the sea of fabrics, this pink number stood out. It features a unique and cute paisley design using tiny florals. The daytime look is a natural choice for this one, so let’s start there:

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The light pink base of the skirt has a 50′s vibe, so I took off with that. Crop tops are in this spring, but most girls are too shy or not confident enough to sport one full on, so this tie-blouse is a great way to sport the trend. You can either tie it around the skirt’s waistband or show an inch or two of midriff if you want! I wanted to keep the rest of the look neutral, so I chose a pair of simple beige flats and structured beige crossbody tote. Girly accessories, like the floral headband, dainty pearl studs and beautiful bangles top the look off!

And now onto night:

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Because of the innocent nature of the skirt, I needed to add some sexy to it. The lace top is sexy with or without a tank underneath, so gauge it based on your comfort zone. Because the skirt is the center of attention, keep your accessories in the same family as the top, which in this case is basic black. The booties are super versatile too (I am all about functionalism!) and will go with everything from this skirt to jeans. The black leather clutch is great for a night out and I pulled the goldtone in the zippers for the accessories to finish it off.

If you’re in the market for a girly skirt, this H&M number will not disappoint!