How to Style a Printed Slip Skirt in the Winter
Just because it's freezing outside doesn't mean you can't rock your lighter closet staples! Slip skirts have earned their staple status thanks to being super versatile and comfortable. I consider slip skirts the new pencil skirt in some way: they're smart-looking, streamlined, and appropriate for both work and play. In fact, slip skirts are typically made of satin or silk material which used to be more formal-occasion wear but has evolved to more everyday status.
I recently purchased my first slip skirt. Hard to believe, but yes! It's not that I hadn't taken a shot at it before; it's just that I couldn't find the right fit. They were either not the midi length I wanted, or looked bunched up around the waist, or were made of a fabric that I didn't care for. What attracted me to this polka dot slip skirt is the print! Black and white (or in this case black and cream) polka dots are a classic print that easily pairs with a variety of colors and clothing pieces. Other selling points were the material quality (not overly thin), the fit (the waist and hips fit me perfectly), as well as the price point. This versatile skirt was only $28. Now that's hard to beat!
There's no shortage of options when it comes to creating an outfit with a slip skirt. You can opt for a sweater, a light blouse, a blazer, a vest and many more pieces in your closet. In the Winter, I like to keep it cozy and go for sweaters, cardigans, or even blazers. Here are 3 outfits I created with my polka dot slip skirt.
1. Polka Dot Slip Skirt with a Striped Sweater
Mixing prints is an easy way to add a touch of whimsy to an outfit and shake up the humdrum. For this elevated casual look, I paired the polka dot skirt with a matching striped sweater. Keeping the different patterns in the same color palette makes for a more toned down combination that almost feels like a neutral monochrome look. I added a belt for a more polished vibe and also went for sheer black tights and suede ballet flats for ultimate comfort. This is a look that can be worn to the office and also checks the box for casual outings.
Shop this polka dot slip skirt and striped sweater outfit.
2. Polka Dot Slip Skirt with a Blazer
Blazers go with everything. Jeans, dressy trousers, full skirts, dresses, tailored shorts, slip skirts, all make the perfect basis for a blazer. This tailored, long-line black blazer works beautifully with the polka dot skirt. It gives it more of a business professional vibe which showcases just how versatile it is. I finished the look with knee-high boots and a wide leather belt to dial up the dressy factor.
Shop this polka dot slip skirt and belted blazer outfit
3. Polka Dot Slip Skirt with an Oversized Cardigan
One of the benefits of black and white is how well it works with color. I love the contrast of burgundy and the polka dot print of this skirt. It's bold without being too flashy and accentuates both the print and the color. I added opera leather gloves to zhuzh up the cardigan and create a color flow throughout the outfit. I put this look in the workwear category (the gloves would come off, of course!) It's the perfect combination to change up from the typical monochrome, tonal, or color-blocked work attire.
Shop this polka dot slip skirt and oversized cardigan look.
There are many more ways to wear a slip skirt. These ideas are just a start and I hope they inspire you to incorporate this piece in your wardrobe. I will update this blog post as I wear this skirt more and more. What do you think of slip skirts, and this one in particular? Chime in in the comments!
