Pencil Skirt POW: Peek-a-Boo Turquoise Thursday

Outfit Mission Statement: Add interest to a monotone look by with a trendy peek-a-boo garment, like a cold-shoulder top or a split back sweater

TTT Thursday outfits are Trendy, Transitional, and/or Terrific—in other words my choice. It can be whatever other outfit ideas the garment gave me. It may be something very trendy, transitional, terrific, or something else. The POW (Piece of the Week) is the pencil skirt in general, and the cabi Fall 2016 Sigourney skirt in particular. I’m going with trendy on this one. Two trends, in fact. First, the peek-a-boo trend, where a bit of skin in different places is showing; exemplified by the cold-shoulder tops, the split backs, the cutouts, the crochet back trend, and so on. One great thing about this trend is in many cases peek-a-booing is happening in universally flattering places. Shoulders look great on women of all ages and sizes. So does the the upper back and lower arms. We can all rock this skin!

The second trend is the monotone trend. We saw a lot of the white out trend last year (even posts here and here) and the blackout trend. Now, we are seeing it in a variety of colors. So, why not turquoise? They key to the monotone look is to mix similar colors that are enough different to not look like you are trying to wear the same shade. So, go with a lighter and darker piece. You can also play with patterns and throw on a neutral or two.

Tips:

• When doing the monotone trend:
  • Consider a neutral layer between the colors to provide separation and not look like you are trying too hard
  • Look for colors that are in the same family, but have obvious differences like shade, print, patterns, texture, and fabric
• Not sure about showing off the skin? Find ways to cover up while rocking the trends, such as a cami under a split back
• Think about what parts of your body you want to show off and look for pieces that reveal this area
• Remember, everyone has sexy shoulders
• Go with single metal jewelry in simpler designs to not detract from the monotone clothes
• Not sure about the peek-a-boo trend? Try it with a chic classic, like the pencil skirt to soften the trendy edges and add sophistication

Outfit Breakdown:

• Skirt: Sigourney Skirt from cabi Fall 2016, which is no longer readily available. See my introductory POW post for ways to get this skirt, turquoise alternatives, or other pencil skirts
• Cami: Wear-with-All cami from cabi from many seasons ago; consider the Lace cami from Spring 2017
• Sweater: Julien sweater by prAna, available at REI
• Shoes: Blue Floral Issy Pump by Ruby Shoo via Zulily (let me know if you want an invitation, I can send you one)
• Necklace: Serendipity Solitaire Necklace via Suzanne on eSBe—you can win most of this necklace if you participate in our April Style Challenge*
• Bracelet: Paragon Straps Cuff via Suzanne on eSBe—you can win most of this cuff if you participate in our April Style Challenge
• Earrings: Vintage Crystal Studs from Stella & Dot

Related Posts:

1. Go-To POW: The Versatile Blackout Thursday

2. Destructed White POW: Shady Lace & Rips Saturday

3. Plume POW: Whites Out Saturday

1. Go-To POW: The Versatile Blackout Thursday:  For a trendy yet classic versatile look, choose black pieces with a twist
2. Destructed White POW: Shady Lace & Rips Saturday: For fun, cool, sophisticated take on the white-out trend, opt for mixing off whites
3. Plume POW: Whites Out Saturday: Try out the whites trend by mixing various whites in one or more garments, your, shoes, and your accessories