It is a blessing and a curse to work right off the promenade. It is hands down the best place to people watch in all of L.A., it also has some pretty great shopping. Almost every day I find myself strolling the promenade looking for a good place to eat lunch. Today I picked a random sports bar because I wanted to indulge in a giant half-pound burger. So much for eating light before pigging out on Thanksgiving. Between bites I glanced out the window and took note of the passers-by who had great style. As I was looking some girl up and down, out of the corner of my eye I spied a tiny boutique in the middle of the street—not a name brand store at all, but something a little bit like a shopping stall. The mannequin out front had a great mustard colored pleated skirt that was short in the front and long in the back. I know describing this skirt is a bit like describing a bad 80’s mullet, but you just had to see the skirt in person.
By the time I wrapped up lunch, the stall had closed its doors temporarily while the retailer stepped away for 15 minutes. I wanted that skirt even though I am so on a shopping diet. I walked all the way back to my office thinking about that skirt. It was like an addiction. As I finished my work day a bit early I knew I had two options (1) I could go home and take my dog for a run to combat the ½ pound burger, or (2) I could tell myself that I was going Christmas shopping for other people, but really go back to the stall and by the skirt. Obviously I chose the latter, and here is how I rationalized it:
So there have been a few great pieces that I want for fall/winter, but I haven’t really been able to find them. It is kind of like my wish list of trendy things that I need to make me excited that the seasons are changing. I really want a cropped leather motorcycle jacket. The other things on my list include a knee-length chiffon pleated skirt and one of those skirts that is shorter in the front and longer in the back. When I saw the yellow skirt during lunch I knew I found a great piece that married two of the items on my must have list. I figured if I bought the skirt, I wouldn’t have to buy two skirts, so really I was saving money. It was like a fashion compromise, or a two for one deal. I have also decided, because of its color, that this would be my Thanksgiving outfit.
How to rock the short in front, long in back pleated skirt:
Day Look: Since the skirt has a bit of volume at the waist, it looks best with a fitted simple top and possibly a belt. I am looking for something ¾ sleeve that scoops low in the back to avoid looking like a Pilgrim. If you are tall, you can probably pull off something a bit breezy on top.
Date Look: So for date night I can totally see this skirt with very high heels because the short-in-front aspect has the sexiness of a mini without the “I’m trying too hard” silhouette of the traditional skin-tight mini. I can also see it with a sparkly bolero, pulled back hair, and possibly one of those American Apparel black leotard tops.
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