On Trend: Layered Skirts

On Trend: Layered Skirts

We all love the peplum and tiered skirt looks that have been on fire over the last several months.  For those of you who may feel overwhelmed by these styles or who crave a new alternative, how about the layered skirt?  I like to think of it as the sister to the peplum and tiered skirts :)  I have received emails and read articles about the bulky, and sometimes unflattering, look of peplum and tiered skirts on certain body types.  Some women love the multi-layer skirt concept but shy away from peplum and tiered skirts for these reasons.  The layered skirt alternative provides a similar feel but with a more flattering appeal.

The layered skirt look can be achieved in a couple of different ways (depending on your creativity and comfort level).  The most conservative option would be a second layer of fabric under the outer layer which either peeks out from the hemline or is attached just under the hemline.  For those slightly more adventurous (which are most of my readers), try wearing two completely different skirts of different lengths on top of each other or wearing a skirt over a dress.  Fashion blogger, Megan, of  The Frugalista Diaries , is an expert at creating this type of look! :)

Spring 2012 runway inspiration...

Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2012

Versace Spring/Summer 2012

Continuing into Fall 2012...

Runway inspiration...

My favorite Nina Ricci paper bag skirt in various incarnations over the last couple of years...

L: leather  version  R: spring 2012 version / mytheresa.com  ($591 reg. $985)

Skirt-over-dress inspiration...

Picks to purchase...

Suno Layered Mini Skirt / mytheresa.com   ($178 reg. $591) 

The DVF Elley skirt...

Many versions of this amazing skirt...several options (l-r)  Diane von Furstenberg Elley Mini Eyelet Skirt / Saks.com   ($110),   Diane Von Furstenberg Elley Miniskirt / shopstyle.com ,  Diane von Furstenberg Clean Elley Mini Skirt / barneys.com          

clockwise: Asos Crochet Lace Mini Skirt with Sheer Overlay  ($58),  3.1 PHILLIP LIM Pintucked Under Layered Mini Skirt / boutique1.com  ($561), Topshop Coral Layered Skirt   ($68), Oasap Pleated Skirt with Lined Shorts ($41)                

Oasap Long Distinctive Pleated Skirt with Outer Short Panel   ($85),  Watercolor Floral Skirt / pixiemarket.com  ($104),  Oasap Contrast Lace Panel Mini Skirt  ($61)    

And the perfect summer white layered skirt...

Do you love this look?

Cathy