While I adore those fluffy full tulle skirts that I've seen all over the style blogosphere, it just doesn't seem like a practical piece to wear in real day-to-day life. To me, tulle skirts are party gear and just doesn't make sense as something you'd want to don for work or even out to lunch in - there's just so much fluffiness.
I know, what's this craziness with a person with a style blog talking about the "practicalities" of fashion ... But as my life seems to be lacking in fancy dress tea party invitations right now, this skirt is about as poufy ballerina as I think I can manage for a while.
If you're a tulle skirt devotee (more power to you, by the way) what do you don your fluffy frock to? Do you treat it like special occasion wear or do you throw caution to the wind and take it for spin just to go get coffee?
Top: Gap mix print tee (worn here - fake the look by layering this over this)
Skirt: J.Crew crinkle chiffon (worn here - sim midi, mini, paler)
Necklace: Ann Taylor pearlized stone statement (worn here - sim, simpler)
Bracelets: F21 (sim), Target (sim), Sage K and Co (the original)
Shoes: Geox D sibilla (sim, sim, espadrilles)
This stying is so fun, I'm with you, I have no place to wear a fancy tulle skirt, but. Adore this styling on you.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love how you took camo and made it fem!
ReplyDelete<3 Shannon
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I'd wear my tulle skirt more often if it didn't catch on everything. EVERYTHING.
ReplyDeleteVery cool eclectic outfit.
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Suzanne
True - that's another thing that would bug me!
DeleteI tried a tulle skirt and it looked absolutely ridiculous on me. Definitely too much poof! This chiffon skirt is so gorgeous and a more modern, sophisticated version of tulle!
ReplyDeleteThis skirt is gorgeous, such a pretty color!
ReplyDeleteI agree, it would be really fun to play dress up and spin around my house in a tulle skirt but I really wouldn't ever have a reason to leave the house in it. I love this chiffon skirt as a really pretty alternative.
ReplyDeleteI know, I'd just feel so ... poufy.
DeleteHa. Wearing clothes that are practical?! I will read blogs and think, "Oh! I love that. I could do that!" and than I go to target and find snot wiped on my shoulder from the baby...sooooo glamor, I am not. So I look from afar and wear my washable clothes for the time being.
ReplyDeleteI love the shoes. They are fantastic!
Granted I pretty much change as soon as I get home - because as soon as I sit down at home, I immediately get dog hair all over my clothes.
Deleteone of my fave tees, I have that one and got the other color for $5
ReplyDeletelove the way you wear it
$5?! Score!
DeleteWhat a fun mix of colors and patterns, you always pull them off flawlessly!
ReplyDeleteYou know I love that mixed-pattern tee and all tjose pearl jewels. The skirt is truly lovely though and you have an outfit both edgy + girly, Pinning girl!
ReplyDeleteSo I bought the blue camo version of your tee because you wore this one and I must say, although it's proven its cost per wear value - it's so soft and comfy! - it's never made it beyond "wear around the house" stage. Perhaps if I paired it with a twirly skirt...?
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I pretty much would wear my tulle skirt anywhere. It's the girly girl in me, repressed for so long, coming out in my I-don't-give-a-hoot old age. ;p
If you want to rock it, go for it, girl! ;o)
DeleteThis is such a great juxtaposition of casual and feminine! Gooooorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSequins&Stilettos
I love this skirt and how you styled it! The perfect mix of girly and edgy. I have been wanting that Gap tee for a while now. I should just take the plunge and buy it. Then I just need to find the perfect girly skirt to pair it with!
ReplyDeleteI think you have plenty of nice lady-like skirts that would be a nice contrast paired with stripes and camo!
DeleteI think I would reserve a poofy skirt for a special occasion but not sure how comfortable I would feel in a tulle skirt....
ReplyDeleteLiz @ www.shoppingmycloset.com
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I would love to be a tulle skirt person. I really want a big tulle skirt and my heart skips a beat when I see one. But then my practical side kicks in and I realize I would hardly ever wear it so I don't buy it. Someday I will get one though.
ReplyDeletexo,cynthia
Me too - I fight the urge to get one because literally I would have nowhere to wear it to. But they look so fun and pretty!
DeleteThis is such a cute look! I love the contrast of the girly pearls and pink skirt with the camo. Love.
ReplyDeleteWow such gorgeousness
ReplyDeleteI would wear my tulle skirt literally everywhere, because I loved it so much! I remember wearing it to Regent's park, and to a Hokkaido festival, of all things... it was bright, hot pink too! One has no shame, as the Queen would say... This outfit of yours is adorable - what is it about hot pink and camo? Cutest combo since, I dunno, stripes and florals?!
ReplyDeleteYou've got the attitude to rock it, girl!
DeleteYour skirt is so pretty!... and wearable :)
ReplyDeleteI feel the exact same way about tulle skirt. It just seems silly to wear it to work, especially when I work in a really conservative office. I will be copying this outfit soon, I have a similar skirt and this top. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteAlice
www.happinessatmidlife.com
I agree - my office is fairly laidback but no one would go to work in shorts or a big poufy skirt or anything like that.
DeleteNever thought to pair these 2 colors together but somehow, they work for you. No tulle skirts for me either but it's fun to play dress up once in a while. Enjoy your Monday!
ReplyDeleteI love the tulle skirt, but I think it would be better suited for my 7 year old and for a wedding or something similar. I love the color of this skirt and you always put together unexpected colors and patterns that just work.
ReplyDeleteIt is a problem. I love fancy clothes, but where does one wear them? Especially when the pull of the whole world is to be as casual as possible!? No longer can you go to even a fancy restaurant and expect people to be dressed nicely. Not to church (even for a wedding!) or a play... I suppose you just have to own the fact that you will be dressed up and like it.
ReplyDeleteChic on the Cheap
This is so cute! I love the color of your skirt!
ReplyDelete-Ash
www.stylizedwannabe.blogspot.com