Amy's Creative Pursuits: maxi skirts

Thursday, February 15, 2024

How to Style Maxi Skirts with Ageless Style

Ageless Style is a monthly style challenge and link up for women of all ages. Each month we pick a different theme and style an outfit based on that theme. This month's theme is "Maxi Skirts" and was picked by me!

It was my turn to pick the theme for this month's Ageless Style Link Up and I chose "Maxi Skirts". Yes, maxi skirts are back in style! Not the jersey maxi skirts of the early 2000's (although I still use one of those as a bathing suit coverup) but those made with lightweight, flowy fabrics like cotton, rayon, chiffon, or linen. But perhaps the biggest maxi skirt trend right now is the denim maxi skirt!

Denim maxi skirts are hot, hot, hot right now. If you don't already have one in your closet, I say go out and buy one! Even though they are great to wear in winter because they keep your legs covered and warm, you can also wear them in the summer with a tank and sandals.

I had some rewards money after all my Christmas shopping, so I treated myself to a FREE denim maxi skirt from JCPenney. It is still available HERE!

I styled my maxi skirt with a newer cropped cardigan that I previously showed you in THIS POST. Cropped cardigans go great with maxi skirts because they stop at the waist. You really need to avoid anything too long or bulky when wearing a long, heavy skirt like a denim maxi skirt or you will disappear under all that fabric. Tighter fitting tops, crop tops, and/or tanks work best with maxi skirts.

For shoes, I chose a pair of tall brown boots because it is still winter after all and I want to keep my legs warm. Other shoes you can wear depending on the time of year would be sneakers, ballet flats, sandals..heck, just about anything!

I felt I had a boho look going here even if I wasn't aiming for one, so I accessorized with some fun boho jewelry, a brown felt hat, and a boho style handbag.

I really enjoyed wearing this outfit and it shows in the photos. I felt confident and comfortable. I love fashion that is easy to wear, yet stylish at the same time.

So what about you? Have you purchased a denim maxi skirt or any other type of maxi skirt yet, or is this a trend you will be skipping? I'd love to hear from you.