Let’s talk about how to choose closet staples that never go out of style, and how to make sure that you get your best use out of the piece, especially if you’ve spent a good amount of money on it!
One such staple that I purchased a few months ago, was a Black Silk Skirt, from Anine Bing! I’d seen quite a few slip style skirts from various brands, but I wasn’t too impressed with the quality. A few questions I’ve started to ask myself before purchasing an investment piece, is 1). Does the silhouette suit my body type? 2). Will I be able to wear this with different items in my closet? 3). Is the material worth spending money on? 4). Could I see myself wearing this for the next few years? If the answer to at least 3/4 questions are yes, then it’s a justified purchase in my mind! This particular skirt is made out of silk! The material flows beautifully on this piece, and it feels substantial.
Let’s take a look at how I’ve styled this wardrobe staple!
I styled the skirt here, with an Anine Bing Silk Shirt! The leopard print sits beautifully with the black silk skirt! I paired this outfit with pointed black boots that have a 2.5 inch heel
I paired the skirt here with a camel toned sweater from Aritzia. I love neutral toned sweaters, and a turtle neck vibe for the fall is always something I go for, as it adds a cozy look to the whole outfit. I believe the sweater is part Cashmere, so this whole outfit works for the fall/winter. When you wear neutral tones together, you can play up the entire outfit with some cool footwear. I love snakeprint, when it is done right, and I found the perfect pair last fall from Freda Salvador. You can always make a silk skirt more causal by painting it with a plain t-shirt or a graphic tee. Here, I went with one from Anine Bing. I love the quality of her t-shirts, and the designs are pretty muted. She always pairs her t-shirts with gold jewelry, so that’s always a vibe. I wanted to add a bit of edginess to a more classic silhouette, so I paired this up with some combat boots. The boots have silver hardware, so it goes well with an all black outfit. The boots are from Freda Salvador as well. To make the skirt work for a more dressier look, I paired it with a plain white t-shirt, and added a neutral checked blazer. I love a slightly looser fitting blazer, but you have to make sure you’re wearing something a bit tighter inside to add structure to your body. Finally, I paired this look with some woven mules, in one of my favorite colors, to bring in some warmth to the outfit. The blazer is from Topshop, the t-shirt is from Anine Bing, and the mules are from St.-Agni. To make a piece like a silk skirt even more casual, at the same time put together, I added a crewneck sweatshirt with some layered jewelry. I like this type of a look a lot. I feel comfortable, put together, and ready to get out of the door to meet folks! I paired this with some brown oxfords that have some metal details to add more warmth to the outfit. I think neutral tones like this, can be paired up together so easily! The sweatshirt is from Anine Bing, and the Oxfords are from Freda Salvador.
I’d say it’s a great idea to think about how you’re investing your money, and if you’re buying with the mindset so that something lasts. I’ve definitely hopped on the train of purchasing less, but also buying more staple pieces that can easily be accessorized or mixed and matched to wear more often.
Krutika Puntambekar 