We’re not ones to wish away summer, but no season excites a hard-core shopper more than fall – and it’s almost here! You already know HCG loves maxi dresses, so it’s no surprise that we’re obsessed with finding an amazing black maxi skirt for fall.
The maxi skirt is a wise investment for many reasons. Not only can this piece be worn pretty much anywhere – work, shopping, parties, church (yes, HCG uses even religion as an excuse to dress up) – it’s perfect for transitioning from warmer to cooler weather. Wear it now with a tank and sandals and wear it later with a fitted leather jacket and big scarf.
The gold standard of maxi skirts is, of course, by Rick Owens and is pictured above ($800 at Net-a-Porter). While we’d love to have this wool-blend maxi skirt in our closet, we’d probably need a 90% discount before we could justify buying it. Fortunately, we found a bronze standard maxi skirt which is actually 95% cheaper than the Rick Owens version and which will fit the bill just fine (basic maxi skirt, $36 at Topshop):
We’re making a very special shopping trip to New York tomorrow and hope to pick this skirt up at Topshop, so we’ll let you know how it looks in person if we find it. If we can’t find this skirt, don’t worry. I’m sure we’ll find lots of other stuff to buy to make up for it.
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As someone who used to sport the long skirt in the late 1990s, how do I avoid looking old school and keep the look fresh? What are the shape differences? And, most importantly, can the skirt be worn with a heel or strictly a flat?
Great questions, T! In order to avoid the late 90s look, make sure the skirt is relatively slinky – fitted around the hips with either a straight drop or slightly A-line cut from the knees down. Use the Rick Owens skirt as your ideal shape. See how it is slim around the hips? While the Topshop version may leave a little to be desired (at least in this photo), it mimics this cut in that it’s close-fitting at the top. Avoid any skirt that is shapeless or big. In no way should this skirt look prairie-esque or have tiers.
Like the maxi dress, the maxi skirt can be worn with either heels or flats depending on the look/occasion. I would probably wear it with flat sandals now and either platform heels/boots in the fall. Hell, I’d even wear it with sleek flat boots. Obviously, you may need two skirts in alternating lengths unless you’re okay with an extra long skirt while wearing flats.
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