The perils of wrap skirts...

Dorothy Perkins is one of those brands that I always forget about (probably because I can't get it on ASOS!) but I had a mini spree in there to stock up on some new workwear and there is some gorgeous stuff in there. Until you are settled into a job, playing it safe is definitely the right idea and for most offices, monochrome is definitely that! The print on this skirt makes it feel more me though and it should be pretty versatile too. I can definitely see it being paired with this teal blouse or a cosy burgundy jumper and ankle boots come Autumn (yes, I sad the A word!) too.... Overall I really liked this outfit although I did think it needed a bit more jazz to it- perhaps a bright jacket or pair of shoes? I am notorious for over accessorizing though so maybe it's good that I didn't have any to hand! ;) I tried on a lot of tops before I settled on this old faithful from H&M  picked mainly because it is so plain. Anything with pockets that I tried looked too fussy and my plain t-shorts were too casual... Put it this way, as I stood in front of my wardrobe, I knew what Goldilocks must have felt like! 

Top: H&M, skirt: Dorthy Perkins, shoes: Marks & Spencer, tired face: model's own
This Bourjois lipstick was a welcome addition of colour to the monochromatic ensemble and it was nice to not wear a red lipstick for once! I am awful for getting stuck in a rut with what I wear and although it won't be long before I am back wearing red, hot pink is a fun, more summery alternative... My hair is looking a little unkempt in these pictures but I am managing to squeeze in an appointment this weekend and am hoping to go back to around this length. I do like having it longer as it gets colder (on me it looks better with hats and no one likes a cold neck!) but hopefully I have a few months before I need to start thinking about layering!


I was umming and aahing on this skirt for a while before I bought it as I can be pretty self-conscious about my tummy and wrap and pencil skirts just seem to draw attention to my diabetes 'salami sausage' but I really liked the shape of it and I was determined to make it work for me. I added my beloved lace trimmed cycle shorts under this and thank goodness I did as this skirt is pretty darned revealing! Don't let its modest length fool you, every time I sat down or even walked more than a few steps, I flashed a little more flesh than I would have liked. I think I'm going to have to either sew down the seam slightly or get a natty kilt pin to hold it together!


How would you style this skirt?


6 comments

laura said...

I very much need that lipstick in my life, wife! x

LillianZahra said...

This lipstick looks amazing on you! I'm always wary of wrap skirts - especially when windy - great idea to wear shorts under it! x
LilyLipstick

Krissy said...

I love Dorothy Perkins and I own a lot of their clothes. I love that they have an option for "tall" - I'm only 5'7" but often lots of skirts and dresses are just a few inches to high above the knee for me to feel comfortable in at work. I love that I can get cute dresses and skirts that sit just above the knee. This skirt is a perfect example of that and it looks great on you. The simple white top looks fab as well!

Sarah said...

Absolutely adore this outfit!


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char said...

Lovely outfit!

The Style Rawr said...

It's such a lovely style! It definitely doesn't look as revealing as it is haha.

Tara xx