Back to Classics: Red, Leopard, and Trench

Thrifted & altered red skirt (similar in petites), Gap blouse

Burberry short trench sz 2 (BR petites version), CK Elara pumps sz 5 (pointy toe version)

This outfit combines several of my cloth cabinet classics - the pieces that I attain for time after time because they make me sense happy, polished and female-like. This includes my tan trench coat with a crisp silhouette (nonetheless in love with the shoulder epaulettes and sharp collar), my impartial bow shirt that pals are so sick of seeing, and my ever-versatile leopard pumps that just tie collectively outfits which I otherwise have a difficult time finding footwear for.

Watch: Michael Kors Bracelets: c/o t+j Designs  Lip: Rimmel Bordeaux  Sunnies: Chanel #5182

My purple pencil skirt is a piece that i'm death to put on extra frequently, but it's been a challenge styling it for the place of job on this frigid climate. Opaque black or brown tights (a ought to for staying heat) are appropriate with a purple skirt, however I experience it takes far from the clean appearance and bounds the alternatives up pinnacle. these days we were blessed with a 60 degree day, and that i jumped at the possibility to interrupt out this skirt in bare legs...

i get a variety of questions on a way to tuck blouses into skirts with out getting ugly visible lines. As you can see up above, i am a victim of this as properly. I are aware of it has to do with the fabric/weight of the top and the skirt, because this handiest happens with positive skirts. Any tips to nix blouse lines are appreciated.

I will be doing a video soon on styling a red pencil skirt, in honor of the holiday season. If you've been searching for one, there are quite a few options out there in various shades of red:

Left: Ann Taylor Wool Mini in Chili Pepper (use 10000003953 for 40% off 1 item - thanks Chloe!)

Center: Express Double Weave Pocketed Pencil Skirt in Mars Red, sizes 00 - 12 available

Right: Ann Taylor Wool Crepe Pencil Skirt in Bright Crimson (gorgeous alternative to bright red)

And this isn't pictured, however J.crew additionally has a Petite Wool Crepe Pencil Skirt in Decadent pink. Sizing runs much like Ann Taylor. For petites who are new to those manufacturers, i'm 5 feet, ninety three lbs, 32-24-32 and their wool pencil skirts in 00P normally require taking-inside the waist & aspect slimming (a $25 process at my tailors).

And oh, the Ivanka Trump leopard pumps from this submit arrived and have been lower back. The heel, measured from the back, become better than anticipated at 4 inches, and the platform was tough for me to walk in. i'm sticking to my chunkier-heeled, rubber-soled CK's. The pricier Diane Von Furstenberg April pumps have a similar, solid heel, and are presently on sale in sizes 6-10 (reviewers say they run small).

Readers - Which pieces are your wardrobe classics?

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