Fashion Tip: How to Wear the Draped Skirt

Draped skirts are one of the season's hottest fashion trends. Draped skirts are usually designed of lightweight jersey or silk fabric. The luxurious fabric and draping detail makes draped skirts incredibly flattering. The structured form fitting Grecian style of draped skirts makes them perfect for the office. Here are some tips for wearing draped skirts to the office.

Fashion Tip #1: Wear your draped skirt with a fitted jacket

A structured jacket is the perfect foil for the softness of a draped skirt. Choose a tailored jacket that hits at or right below the waist for the best look. Avoid loose fitting or baggy jackets. Save your favorite boyfriend jacket for a pair of jeans and instead choose a structured jacket like this military inspired jacket by Alice and Olivia.

Fashion Tip #2: Choose a Draped Skirt in a Feminine Neutral Shade

While there are many adorable draped skirts in playful prints, which are perfectly fine for kicking around town, if you are choosing to wear a draped skirt to the office, you will want to choose a more subdued tone. Draped skirts in nude, grey, ivory, beige and light pink are perfect to wear to the office. A draped skirt in black can work, but you need to be careful that it does not look to formal for the nine to five grind. See the links below for five fashionable draped skirts to fit any budget.

Beige Chiffon Skirt for the "It Girl" - Available for $70.00 at Yesstyle.com

Helmet Lang Ruche Jersey Skirt - Available for $150.00 at Net-a-porter.com

Catherine Malandrino Draped Pencil Skirt - Available for $325.00 at Revolveclothing.com

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Peach Silk Skirt - Available for $360 at farfetch.com

Theory Slate Draped Skirt - Available for $95 at Bergdorfgoodman.com

Fashion Tip #3: Choose Bold Graphic Jewelry

Wearing a bold silver cuff or a pair of dangling geometric earrings adds a touch of contrast to the softness of the draped skirt. Bold metal cuffs are one of the hottest trends in jewelry today, so there are many great ones to choose from. One of my favorite budget options is the Minicci silver cuff bracelet from Payless Shoes. This graphic silver cuff costs a mere $7.99. For those who prefer earrings to bracelets, you cannot go wrong with these dangling beauties by Judith and Jack. These geometric silver earrings are available for $110 from Zappos.com

Draped skirts are one of the prettiest fashion trends of the season, and the look will remain popular throughout the summer and into the fall season. Follow these tips for looking stylish and professional in a draped skirt.

Sources:

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com
http://www.yesstyle.com

http://www.net-a-porter.com

http://www.revolveclothing.com

http://www.farfetch.com

http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com

http://www.payless.com

http://www.zappos.com