We're still deep in the London carry-on project over here (outfit one is here if you're just joining us), which means I've moved on to vision number two: a midi skirt.
I have a long-standing devotion to the midi skirt. I wear them with sandals all summer, swap in tall boots once the weather turns, and they go from daytime to dinner without requiring a change. If you're deciding what earns a spot in your suitcase this summer, I'd put a midi skirt near the top of the list.
My current saved folder is proof of how many directions a midi skirt can go: polka dots with red ballet flats, a good print with an oversized blue shirt, pale sheer silk with a simple black top. Each one has an interesting pattern, texture, or color.
The formula is the same one I'll keep coming back to on here: basics that are tried, true, and that you'll wear a thousand times over, plus something(s) interesting and unique layered in. A vintage midi skirt is excellent territory for that.
Here’s how I would build the base:
Next comes the main event. There are so many great vintage and secondhand midi skirts floating around. I'd go for a weird print, an unexpected color, cool fabric, or an unusual shape…anything that feels different. Here are some particularly good ones:
Top row, left to right:
Vintage Pucci (38; $495) Always a great investment. Could be a coverup with a black bikini and open oxford this summer in Europe.
2015 Balenciaga for an incredible price (6; $102)
Pleated Fendi (small; $650) Skews a bit more fall, but would be so great with tall boots. Would love to see it dressed down w/ a tank/flops.
1950s Italian silk skirt (medium; $80) I almost bought this one for London! It’s so good—looks like old Prada.
Bottom row, left to right:
Vintage pink Ralph Lauren (6P; $60) Hard to beat vintage Ralph Lauren. (Similar color and print here for $50)
Vintage The Limited yellow skirt (small; $20) I am really into yellow rn, can you tell?
This one sold on TRR the morning I was posting this, but another great pink skirt here for $32
Lauren by Ralph Lauren nautical skirt (large; $260) Someone who spends time at a yacht club needs this. Wear it with an oversized oxford and the sleeves rolled up for ~effortless~ vibes.
All of these would also look chic dressed down with a casual tank or white tee (what doesn’t look good with a white tee?!).
While I know I share mostly vintage, there’s a few pieces that fit the theme that I've had my eye on over the past month. When I buy new, I try to hold the piece to a two-part test: someone has to get giddy finding it vintage in 25 years, and I have to be able to picture wearing it across different occasions and places.
Outfit 1: FloreFlore tank (on sale), Ganni skirt, Staud mules, Etsy satin knot bag
Outfit 2: Cos tank, La Veste pants, Gap wedge flops, vintage Timmy Woods (I love)
Outfit 3: Same FloreFlore tank and Jude heels as above, Goop skirt, 1940s tassel bag
(I did in fact purchase the yellow pants after trying them on at the La Veste pop up in NYC—the fabric is incredible. They run big!)
I really do believe in this formula: great basics you don’t have to think about, plus one or two interesting pieces that make you that cool girl.
Happy (first) summer Friday!
Finders keepers,
SN
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I don’t hang out at the yacht club, but I could totally dress like it just in case I get the invite. So many gems!
The Italian silk skirt is 👌