Cardigan: Eugenie Cashmere (similar here)
Tights: Sonsee Woman
Shoes: Wittner
Belt: Similar Here
This Gorman skirt is one of those items in my wardrobe that doesn’t get a huge amount of air-time on the blog because it’s such a statement piece.
I remixed it from a too-small dress a few years ago, and the result’s a lovely silk skirt in russetty burnt orange, with mustard bunting flags and a navy hem. For someone like me who likes a bit of the matchy-matchy those three colours gives a good scope to play with.
For my first Two-Ways outfit I made it a little more formal by teaming it navy opaque tights from Sonsee (They’re a 60 denier, so just a hint of skin through the fabric) with a buttoned-up cashmere cardigan. I’ve sewn the cardigan closed, as I tend to wear this one as a layering sweater most often. It gives the cardigan a lean line and prevents gaping between the buttons.
Belt: Similar Here
A belt right at the waist gives a good shape, while also making sure my proportions aren’t thrown out by the hip-length cardigan. The golden brown of the belt is echoed by the hue of the skirt, and the floral motif on the buckle provides a nice contrast to the geometric triangles on the hem.
For my second Two-Ways outfit I dressed the skirt down with a slouchy t-shirt from Dream Diva and another cashmere cardigan from Boden.
I’m still playing with the same colour palette: navy, mustard and rust but the whole effect is a lot looser and more casual.
The bare legs, and the pale yellow cardigan lighten the look, as does the light catching the spangly sequinned heart on the t-shirt.
Tee: Dream Diva
Skirt: As Above
Shoes: Seychelles via DSW
And, um, yeah. The hair’s gone! I finally took the plunge and went got the crop! No more hair tutorials for a while, but I think I need to start buying some cute headbands.
The outfits are fabulous but I can’t get over the super wicked hair!! LOVE!!!
LOL, thanks Chel! I’m pretty thrilled with it too!
I LOVE this skirt and I’m happy to see it here AGAIN! The new hair cut is so cute, but you always look gorgeous!
Thanks Ute 🙂 I do love the skirt too, I’m glad to be able to wear it again!
OH MAN I love that skirt! Your new hairdo looks fab. I got a pixie cut a couple years back and I have loved it ever since, so I hope you love yours as much!
I totally do! It’s taking a while to get used to, but it’s so EASY!
This skirt is always a winner – it’s so beautiful and you always style it so well! And that cut is *divine* on you!! I highly encourage headbands & fun sparkly barrettes in shorter hair. You look gorgeous!
I will DEFINITELY have to start stockpiling them! Any tips for where to look?
Sometimes I just pinned sparkly brooches to existing headbands & that worked great! Target was a great source, & craft stores (Joann’s, Michaels here in the U.S.) have sections with cute make-your-own headband areas. Super cheap & customizable!! I also sewed some felt to hair clips to make cute flower barrettes!
That’s a cute idea, Molly – thank you!
You look fabulous darling! the skirt brings you out a lot! Both outfits are an A+ and that sequin shirt….I don’t know but i have a total weakness to sequin maybe its my inner Judy Garland and her ruby slipper love, to me it makes the outfit! as always you look divine!
Oh my God yes – I LOVE sequins! Thank you 🙂
Your hair looks fabulous! Makes me want to get the chop myself. Did you go to your Hairy Godmother?
I did! But she had to cancel on me (she’s had a rough pregnancy) so I went to her second-in-charge who did a great job, I think!
Gorgeous cut! You look great.
Thanks Anna 🙂 It feels good!
I love the sparkly t-shirt – and Girl! YOUR HAIR! I LOVE IT!
Any chance we can see how the back was cut? Not that I’m looking for ideas, or anything…nope. Not at all.
(Currently, my hair is half-way down my back, and I’m trying to wait as long as possible before I cut it off. I’ll be donating it to an organization called ‘Wigs For Kids’ – already donated to ‘Locks of Love’ 2x in the past.)
LOL, yes, definitely! I’ll take some pics and do a proper post soon! How lovely of you to donate to Wigs for Kids – I’ll have to keep that in mind for next time!
I love the new haircut! It really suits you. You look absolutely gorgeous. The skirt seems to be quite tricky to pair up with (I would definitely fail the challenge), but I like both versions. It’s very versatile, indeed!
Thanks Alena! I do love the skirt, but I definitely agree that it doesn’t go with everything!
Love, love, love the hair!
Thanks lovely 🙂
Especially love the colours in your second outfit and your hair looks gorgeous (oh how I wish I had straighter hair!)
LOL, but I wish I had curls… You always want what you don’t have, right?
GORGEOUS!!! LOVE ALL OF IT!!!! Great hair too!! p.s. I received my order from Hope & Harvest after your last post, and LOVE the eternity dress. Will email pic. Let the H&H girls know that I purchased from them after seeing your post.
Sorry should have said – I let them know!
🙂 Thanks Geri! Looking forward to seeing the pics!
Your new hair looks fantastic!
Thanks Katherine! 🙂
I’ve seen so many bloggers lately asking why Gorman doesn’t do plus size, so needed!
Oh god, I wish! One day, I hope!
Your hair is amazing! <3
(The outfits, too, but your hair is seriously on point.)
Thanks Ness! It was definitely time to go for something different 🙂
I LOVE the new hair. So fresh and funky.
Outfits are fabulous too. x
Thanks Sam 🙂 It was definitely time for a change!
Hair! As a short hair aficionado myself, I definitely approve! It gives you a more glamorous edge, lending that tiny bit of quirkiness at the same time. Bravo to the chop! (outfit is lovely too)
Oh and btw, I really like your new Two Ways feature 🙂
Yay! I’m glad, Micah! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
Aw, thank you! I’m getting the hang of styling it now, I’m loving it!