I'm mad for maxi skirts, mamas, and I'll tell you why. What can possibly be kinder to varicose veins, lumpy knees, mummy tummies and chubby thighs (mine, not my babes') than a crazy-long skirt? Is there a better skirt to wear to a playground? No. Is there an easier way to make your tired, frazzled person look polished while staying comfortable? Not likely. All this, and you'll actually look current and on-trend? It really would be too much to ask for if it hadn't just fallen in our laps.
Here I'm wearing the Loveappella Maxi Skirt from Piperlime with an off white tank and a denim vest I've miraculously held onto since high school. I've had about 4 hours of sleep, haven't washed my hair in days, and I actually believe my mom, who's taking the photo, when she tells me I look awesome. Because, well, she's my mom and she'd never lie to me, right? Right. And, in spite of the aforementioned circumstances, I feel great in this outfit, like I'm wearing pajamas. . . but nobody knows.
I'm loving the maxi skirt trend because separates can be so much easier to deal with considering the limited time moms have for vanity. And, while I have adopted maxi dresses, I sometimes have a hard time wearing them. Unless I have the time to really work out my accessories, I end up feeling like I'm wearing a nightgown.
Here are my picks for fabulous maxi skirts for moms, but please note, the Halston Heritage silk floral is an inspiration piece only--silk and an $800 price tag probably can't be considered mom-friendly, and that's what were all about here. We can dream, though, and if we know what we're looking for, it'll eventually pop up in disposable form at H&M or Forever 21, right?
Outrageous Prints
While I went with a neutral maxi skirt--it's hard for me to pass up a $44, super-soft winner like this--my heart really lies with crazy bold prints. You can go anywhere with these, from nothing but a hubby beater to a runway-inspired ensemble fit for the hottest eateries (see the Gaultier-inspired set I did for a Who What Wear challenge below).
Right on Tone
Neutral maxi skirts are all about the fine-tuned details. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the low low price tag on the Loveappella skirt I snapped up at Piperlime--the fitted upper skirt slims and de-volumizes the tiered lower skirting and the faint stripe slims and adds interest. The bias cut stripes on the Ella Moss are slimming and flattering and these prairie skirts will go straight from summer concerts to Sunday brunch with the right styling.
So what do you think, Mamas? Are you going to max it out at the playground this summer?
- M.
