7 Ways to Wear a Party Skirt

The Party Skirt is a new zero waste pattern that has turned out to be more versatile than I first thought.

You can read more about it HERE. It’s in my shop now – please enjoy 25% off.

I’m now kind of regretting calling it the Party Skirt. It’s more like the Everything Skirt, as it seems to go with everything!

Here’s some ways to wear it…

1. Chunky handknit, beret and boots

For northern hemisphere friends heading into cooler weather, a chunky handknit gives a good textural contrast to the flowing skirt, worn with tights and boots.

The cardigan is an Elizabeth Zimmermann percentage cardigan, and the beret is the Louvre zero waste beret.

2. Wrap top and espadrilles

A Vogue vintage top (V2859) and silk skirt.

3. Summery top, sunhat and sandals

Easy summer wearing. The top is broderie anglaise, from teen’s wardrobe from the op shop, and the hat is the popular low waste sunhat in a MariMekko print.

Here’s the same top with a different skirt, sandals and hat.

I was thinking of putting it with sneakers but was told by Gen Z teen that’s what middle aged women wear. Am I that out of touch with the youth of today?

4. With a blazer and boots

Net skirt, knit top and jacket (this 1960s Aquascutum one – it’s the top part of a suit).

I confess I didn’t see past “joining a metal band” with this net skirt, but it may prove to be the most versatile of all. I really like this look.

5. Neat jacket, boots and gold jewellry

The volume and flare of this skirt suits neat jackets and cardis.

6. Prom night frothy (or Frocktails?)

An organza skirt with satin top. Lacking an actual satin top, I’ve folded some spare fabric to stand in.

A little Ariana Grande?

7. Teen’s outfit: crocheted vest and sunhat

Teen made an outfit with a top she’d crocheted, the espadrilles she saw and liked, and the low-waste sunhat. I think she’s on a winner!

Cheers!