PERSONAL STYLIST TIPS: SPRING/SUMMER SKIRTS FOR 2021 AND HOW TO WEAR THEM.

I had so many people love my dresses for spring/summer 2021 blog that I had to make a post about skirts - I know some people aren't lovers of dresses, and separates are their go-to style but feel overwhelmed by how to style skirts. So in this post, I am sharing the top skirt styles for 2021 and how to style them for your body shape & personal style.

The style of skirts for 2021 are similar to the past years. Many are midi in length and often in a silk or satin material, however leather has seemingly come into fashion too. This can make it feel difficult to style them, and is often the style my clients want to wear but are unsure on how to style them.

How to style your midi skirts

Let’s start with the most popular of skirt styles for 2021 – the midi length a-line skirt. A tricky one for many of us, and often seemingly styled in a “cool-girl” effortless way. The most popular and easy to wear option with this style of skirt is with a boxy tee tucked into the skirt. However, if you find a skirt that has an added detail such as this Oscar de la Renta leather piece with tie-waist, you can tuck in more structured tops, or formal styling thanks to the structure of the skirt.

If you want to style your midi skirt more formally but it doesn’t have an in-built belt, you can add your own. This can help with making the connection between top and skirt less uncomfortable, as I find the tops of many of the satin versions have a difficult waist to style without a casual look. So whether you style your satin midi skirt with a vest, a boxy top tucked in, a vintage tee that is cropped, a comfortable over-sized jumper, or with a shirt and belt, try out what works for you and feels comfortable.

Tiered skirts

The tiered, poplin style, comes to skirts as well as dresses this year. It’s a very relaxed and comfortable style so expect to feel boho-chique in this look! From feeling your Julia Roberts Pretty Woman-self in this polka dot belted tiered skirt to feeling fully 70’s hippie, you can find an array of tiered midi-skirts across styles and brands. I would recommend trying this style if your go-to personality is more on the boho or romantic side as it works excellently with boho-tops. You can also style them with fitted t-shirts or square necked long sleeve tops tucked into your skirt.

Wrap skirts

The easiest of the trendy skirts for Spring/Summer 2021 is the wrap skirt. While wrap dresses are one of my favourites for this time of year, I haven’t seen wrap skirts in fashion for a few seasons so I am so pleased that this style has come back! These work with everything from white shirting to printed tees, so get creative. From florals to almost structured-professional options, you will find a host of wrap skirt styles to play with.

Which of these skirt styles are you looking forward to trying in the coming months? If you are unsure on how to find the right styles for your body shape, or feel overwhelmed by the ways to style the latest trends, please get in touch.  

PERSONAL STYLIST TIPS: 7 WAYS TO WEAR COMBAT BOOTS

Combat boots are the trend of the season in shoes, and as we progress into going back outside to see friends, they may be an item you’d like to bring out of your shoe cupboard or invest in to add a little flair to your spring outfits that can easily transition into Autumn and winter!

Wear combat boots with your jeans

A classic way to wear your combat boots that is edgy and cool is with your favourite pair of jeans. They are often best with jeans that are skinny to the ankle so they can be tucked into the boot, or with cut above the ankle jeans so they can swing loosely above the boot top.

If you are conscious of your leg length, then matching your jeans colour to your boots is a good way to help your legs look elongated, or buy a pair of platform or heeled combat boots to add a little length. If you have long legs, then your favourite pair of dark blue jeans can be really edgy with your black combat boots.

Add some classic cool with a leather jacket over your outfit

Combat boots are often seen as quite an androgenous look, with masculine and tough exteriors. You can bring this look to the top half of your body with a light leather jacket that works well as an extra layer as the evening gets cooler. If you’d like to feel cool but professional, you can pop the jacket over your shoulders for softer styling.

Style your combat boots with a short flowy short dress

Perfect for spring – this look is wonderful for springtime dates, evenings in the garden and a little flourish of girly if you bring a floral patterned dress to the look. Your combat boots will bring a comfy and cool edge while the dress can keep you feeling young and fresh. Consider a dress just above the knee so you have enough distance between your boots to your skirt. If you are conscious of your legs then adding some tights can bring some confidence as well as warmth to the look.

Styling your maxi dress with combat boots

If you’re more of a long-length dress type of person, then you can try this style with your maxi dress. I’d recommend finding one with a slit in it so you can show off those fantastic combat boots beneath as you walk. This can be a flowy and comfortable look, perfect for brunch and garden drinks.

Skirts work perfectly with combat boots

Just as we have seen the fantastic juxtaposition of a dress with your boots, skirts work really well with them too. A great style to go for is a leather, A-line, or midi skirt, as they are the right length to match with the slightly higher boot. Again, as with the short dress, if you fancy covering your legs, investing in some fun tights or tights that are the same colour as the boots will help to elongate your legs.

Bring the colour to your feet!

You may be thinking that the classic combat boot is in black – and you wouldn’t be wrong, but, if you’re someone that loves to wear black in your outfits and feel some colour is needed you can bring that with your combat boots (or any accessories). There are a huge range of colours available like these vegan maroon Dr. Martens, or even these purple heeled holographic combat boots which are super fun! Adding a little colour really can transform an outfit, so if you are someone that loves to add quirky touches to your outfits, investing in some colourful combat boots can be a great way to quickly inject that personality.

Wear your combat boots with your shorts

As we head into the warmer weather, your shorts will be coming out to play, so why not bring your combat boots with you, and you can pair your favourite pair of shorts with your awesome combat boots. I’d recommend investing in a tapered topped combat boot like these from Dolce Vita as they are slim fitting; or on the alternative side, a slightly higher boot to the calf by Koi Footwear which have a fun crocodile pattern to them. 

Which way is your favourite to wear combat boots, have I missed any classics that are your go-to? If you’d like some help creating fantastic outfits that you love & will want to wear over and over again, then I’d love to chat with you. I offer a face to face or online personal styling service which will help you find your personal style.