When we chat about statement pieces, there’s a tendency to think of them as these big, beautiful, unique pieces. And sometimes they are! Sometimes statement pieces are these one of a kind outfit makers that should be and are the focal point of your outfit. This skirt? Could absolutely be a statement. It could be the the center of so many great outfits- pair it with a grey sweater or a white button down, grey or black boots or heels- this skirt would be a star. (really, it is!) Pairing down every other aspect of the outfit would really make this skirt the statement.
Yet. The same things that make this skirt such a chic statement? The pattern, the tonal colors, the swing, the felt- all the aspects of the skirt that make it special and a statement? They also make this skirt a neutral.
Clearly, nothing could make this skirt not amazing. BUT by switching up the styling just a bit, you can take it from a statement to a neutral. I loved the idea of pairing this skirt with a brightly colored silk halter top (it’s also a way to ease into sweater weather as it’s not QUITE cool enough to wear all sweaters and knits yet!);I felt that it complimented the skirt and also was eye catching on its own. The shoes were perhaps a risk, a bit of pattern mixing with the dots and the houndstooth. However, the blue from the top went with the blue in the shoes, and I love that the patterns (while not matching) flowed together. Truly, any part of this outfit could be made a statement piece. Pairing them together, ensuring that they complimented each other, meshed, etc- it turned the statements into more neutrals.
There are more ways to make a statement a neutral. You could mix patterns, pair with like colors, use a statement as the counter to another statement. The possibilities are endless. Perhaps it’s not about if a piece is a statement or a neutral- but how you’re styling it.
When I first saw this skirt, I knew that I had to have it. The colors and patterns are some of my fave. A great circle skirt is such a fantastic piece to have in your wardrobe (they’re flattering and go with so much!), and the felt made it feel a bit more special. I plan on making it both a statement and a neutral throughout the season- and I’ve linked the exact skirt for you below!
XO RA
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