STYLE BY SHARY: Channeling Monroe
You know those days you wake up and just want to look fabulous without having to try too hard? Well, I have the perfect remedy for such days. Umbrella skirts! They’re effortlessly timeless and oh-so-chique. For this post, I picked three different ones of the same length but different color and texture to show y’all how to wear these particular type of skirts.
The trick is to find one that’s just below the knee but above your ankle so as to not confuse it with maxi or skater skirts. Also, umbrella skirts are a bit more structured than the other skirts which basically make them what they are. I literally felt like I was channeling my inner Marylin Monroe who made these skirts popular back then.
The first one that I picked was a white tulle-like umbrella skirt. I paired it with a plain, white long sleeved top which was tucked into the skirt since these skirts are mostly high waist.
The second one was a pale blue umbrella skirt. I chose to wear it with the same white top as the other two skirts. This skirt was a bit longer than the other two although they can all be worn the same way.
I added a clutch bag that I am absolutely in love with just because of how artsy it is as an accessory. I got it from Keeky’s collection located at Diamond Shopping Mall, shop number 1o for about Sh 2,500.
The last one (and my personal favorite) was a red one also from Keeky’s collection. Pumps are ideal for wearing with these type of skirts because they just go so well with the whole ensemble. I also added a beaded Masai cuff to finish off the whole look.
You can wear this to work, school, an event or even just on a casual day out in town with flats instead of pumps. You can also choose to wear a more fun top like a crop top or a bralet with strappy sandal heels. Either way, you cannot go wrong with an umbrella skirt!
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Yours Fashionably,
Shary.
