Saturday, November 6, 2010

The Granny Skirt

Don't panic about the name of this one; this look actually was commonly known as the granny skirt back in the '60s.
Longer, usually gathered or pleated, often with a ruffled hem, the granny skirt is as it sounds: a young take on grandma dressing. It falls rather than puffs out too much and is more understated - think sixties office girl. If I'm to stick with the Mad Men analogy, this is the style you'd more likely spot on Peggy Olsen. The key to pulling off this look today is to either make it completely effortless, or surprisingly sexy.
  • Avoid looking dowdy by pairing with a fitted top; or sex it up with a sheer blouse.
  • For an authentic look pair with flats or dainty kitten heels. To modernise, stick with a pair of high heels.
  • Sweeten it up with a pair of little bobby socks under shoes a la Marc Jacobs 





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