Halloween may be over, but whimsigoth is still going strong. In its first-ever People’s Fashion Index, Reddit reported that views on the topic were up 273% this year. Spend a few minutes scrolling and you’ll find moody stained-glass windows, libraries that look like they belong to a wizard, and enough smoky eyeshadow inspiration to get you through winter. Naturally, I’m here for the outfits. And the piece I keep coming back to? A black lace skirt.
I love what happens when you put delicate lace next to something a little clunky, like an oversized gray sweater or a thick studded belt. A plum cardigan is another easy way in, especially if you’ve been looking for an excuse to try all that purple we saw on the runways. If it’s still T-shirt weather where you are, a plain white tee lets the lace do its thing. My favorite styling trick, though, is to pull the skirt on over a pair of worn-in jeans. Bonus points if the scalloped hem hits just above the rip in the knee.
Told ya.
For a date or a night out with friends, I’d reach for a black off-the-shoulder top and a little leopard-print bag. If you’re shopping with holiday parties in mind, look for a skirt with a sheer hem that lets a great pair of shoes peek through. The same skirt can spend Saturday night with heels and be back over your jeans by Sunday coffee.
So if you don’t already have a lace skirt in your wardrobe, consider this your sign to add it to your rotation this season. With all of the holiday parties on the horizon, you’ll get plenty of wear out of it.
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