THE MAXI SKIRT - A WARDROBE ESSENTIAL
Jennifer Mejia
Every season, I try to acquire a few pieces that will be part of my uniform, i.e. things about which people will say, “Didn’t she just wear that?” I like to dip my toes into the latest trend as much as the next gal, but it’s usually only one piece. And I typically won’t splurge on it because I’m unlikely to get my money’s worth if the trend fades too quickly. I prefer to spend on timeless classics. It’s always fun to do the “cost per wear” equation. Even my husband, who typically doesn’t like to spend money, gets on board with that justification for investment items.
The older I get, the less I like myself in shorts. But if you’ve ever spent a summer in New York City or Washington, DC, where I grew up, you have lived the “dog days of summer.” Hot and humid. Sometimes unbearable. So in many ways, a skirt covering the legs is preferable. Nothing sticking to your legs or rubbing your thighs (because my thighs seem to have a great affinity for one another).
For all of these reasons and then some, I love a good maxi skirt. The main reason is versatility. And I’ve featured only two of the many ways to style it here. 1) A simple tank bodysuit or tank top for warmer days. 2) To go easily from day to night and/or to wear in cooler weather, throw on a sweater. 3) Wear over a bathing suit to the beach. 4) Pair with cool sneakers and a t-shirt for a more casual look. 5) Dress up with a pair of high heels…wedges, stilettos, or a block heel. The possibilities are endless. Obviously a solid color maximizes versatility. But many patterns are perfect, as well, with a solid piece on top.
I’m sharing some of my favorite maxi skirts available this season, along with all of the items in this post if you want to snag my exact look. Simply click on the images below. The skirt runs TTS. I’m wearing this bodysuit, and it also runs TTS…I have a very small bust and a long torso and am wearing XS. For jewelry, I’m wearing the pieces that you see on me very frequently, my birthstone and letter necklaces from Haverhill Collection and my 4 mm Gold Cluster Bracelet from Adler Grier.
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