FASHION DESK: 6 WAYS TO REINVENT YOUR MAXI SKIRT

As much as I love maxi skirts, all I could really think of wearing it with is a tank top but sometimes that just looks too plain or too casual. So, decided to be more creative using other items I have in my closet and I came up with some really cute ways wear my maxi skirt, while looking chic, stylish and not too casual. I Here are some of the fun ways of wearing a maxi skirt, enjoy.

Note: When wearing a maxi skirt, balance is important. If you opt for a flowy or pleated maxi, make sure to keep your top is fitted or not too flowy or loose and vice versa.

Maxi skirt with a tank top/plain tee and a leather jacket;  I totally love this look, it gives off that edgy and chic look. The colors don't have to be matchy matchy, color blocking like this would look absolutely fab!

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Maxi skirt with a crop top; do you have killer abs? This is another to show it off with a crop top. It looks sexy and feminine with a maxi skirt. Great look. Warning: do not attempt to wear this look if you have tummy fat or a bulging tummy.

Fitted Maxi skirt with a loose/drape top;the trick to successfully pulling this look off if you're tucking in is to pull the blouse/top out a little so part of it folds and falls on the dress like in the first outfits here.

Denim Jacket with a maxi skirt; classic look!

Wear a maxi skirt as a dress; The best thing about a maxi skirt with an elastic waistband, is that it can double as a dress! All you need to do to define a waistline add shape to it is to wear a belt around the middle.

Mix patterns; don’t be afraid to match your maxi skirt with other patterns; polka dots, stripes, geometric, etc. But take not, if the maxi skirt is patterned, then the top/blouse should be plain and vice versa.