A Gorgeous Maxi Skirt
Skirts… So many different styles! One of my favorites is probably the maxi skirt, especially one that has a great flow. On our trip to New Orleans, I stepped into a little overcrowded boutique on Magazine Street. There were racks filling all of the spaces, flowy dresses and skirts, hats and accessories. It was cramped but some of the pieces really caught my eye. One of them was this absolutely gorgeous skirt.
It was not a budget piece but I was on vacation! So I decided to buy it and wore it the following day and just loved it. Look at all of the color possibities: olive, pink, fuschia, yellow! I can also play with accessories in these colors. Since I was on vacation and had a limited wardrobe, I chose my black tank top and my black sandals for my first combination.
This is one of my favorite pictures of this skirt as it shows how it flares from the thigh down. I need to make a video while walking: I love how it swishes! Sadly my little companion was very serious in this picture. It was quite warm and we walked a lot.
The boys ordered some fruity drinks in the French market and this was so pretty, I decided it made a nice prop. There were many colorful stands and vendors but since I had bought this skirt the day before, I limited myself to 2 pairs of inexpensive but very original and pretty domino earrings.
I like how deciding to have a month of skirt outfits to share with Ada has helped me remember why I like my skirts! Some of them are simple, some of them are statements. I would say this one makes a statement which is why I really like it with this simple tank and writing this post makes me want to wear it again.
I will say I was pleasantly surprised that while walking in the French quarter on 2 day different days, we were not assaulted by too many smells and sights. Of course, Bourbon Street (which I wanted to skip) was smelly and not in the least where I wanted to walk. But otherwise, there were pretty buildings to admire, trees and plants to see and the square in front of the St. Louis cathedral was clean. There was a lot less homeless people around than I expected, I would say less than in Atlanta.
I felt safe at all times which was important to me especially with 4 impressionable boys with me. We did pass one person sleeping on the street so the boys asked questions since that person was obviously homeless and it was a learning experience for them to realize that they are very privileged boys.
Do you have a favorite style of skirt? Do you have something colorful like this in your closet that just makes you feel good when you wear it? I was reading something last month about wearing clothes that make you feel good… This skirt makes me feel pretty and makes me feel good. I feel feminine while being perfectly comfortable. I am so glad I stepped into that little crowded boutique to take a peek!
Don’t forget to stop by Ada’s post and see more of her look! I love that bright tank and her lovely skirt!
A bientôt!
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26 Comments
Joanne
That is beautiful! I haven’t worn a maxi skirt in ages but I do really like that length.
Nancy
It’s a gorgeous skirt love the print and colours. I never wore maxi skirts until this year and now I’m totally loving them!
mimifce
I’ve always worn them but they haven’t been all this pretty, I just had to buy it!
Jodie Filogomo
This skirt is definitely a fabulous piece to have in your closet, Mireille. The colors just stand out and it will go with everything.
XOXO
Jodie
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mimifce
Yes, I wore it twice this weekend with different tops.
Jill
Your skirt definitely makes a statement! Love the beautiful print!
Jill – Doused in Pink
mimifce
Thank you, I just keep on wearing it!
Marsha+Banks
You are absolutely lovely in this skirt, Mireille! I can see why you felt feminine in it. As I look at it, I wonder if you could wear it as a dress with a little bolero over the top to cover your shoulders and belted under your bust? Such a gorgeous skirt needs to be worn often!!! I have many beautiful clothes and would be hard pressed to pick out just one thing!!! Oh, I keep forgetting to say…I am such a skirt girl, too! It’s the first thing I look at all of the time!
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mimifce
It’s definitely a great idea: it is elastic at the waste. I have a post with a skirt where I do that coming up this month!
Annie
Your skirt is beautiful. You look beautiful. Have a nice weekend.
Annie,
Annies Food Diary
mimifce
Thank you, Annie, it’s my favorite!
Jennifer
This is such a fun print!!
Jennifer
Curated by Jennifer
mimifce
Yes, and if moves really in a pretty way.
Penny
That’s a really beautiful skirt so I’m not surprised you had to have it!
mimifce
I sure did!
Alexandra
Wow! I love the mix of prints/patterns and colors!
mimifce
It is my all time favorite!
Sally+in+St+Paul
I love the brilliant colors, print mix, and silhouette of this skirt. It seems very versatile, but I love how the simple black pieces allows it to stand out…I can imagine wearing this skirt with black over and over again.
mimifce
Thank you! I do like it with black! I have worn it with yellow and with a white graphic tee this weekend.
Jacqui Berry
This is a fabulous skirt, lovely colours and a cute pattern. Thanks for linking up this week. Jacqui x
mimifce
Thanks, Jacqui! I do love that blue in it.
Sheila (of Ephemera)
Wow, that is one gorgeous skirt – the colours are fantastic, although I think you did well to limit yourself to black ‘bookends’ for you first outing. Thanks for the shot of the mermaid flare at the bottom – that’s such a great cut and so swoosh, as you said. You know it’s a good purchase when you can’t wait to wear it again!
I would totally wear that, and I have at least 4-5 or more colourful maxis that I wear all summer long.
I love all lengths and styles of skirts – even minis, although they are only for cold weather and I wear ’em with tights.
mimifce
I really love it: I wore it with yellow and then with a graphic tee: so many choices available!
Mica Away From The Blue
I really like that maxi skirt, it’s such a nice mix of print and colour! Perfect for a day out with your kids 🙂
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mimifce
I love it so much myself!
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