How to Make an Entrance with an Orange Skirt

This post covers what to wear with an orange skirt to look effortlessly stylish. It also covers why the outfit inspirations work so you can apply the concept yourself.

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Why a Cinnamon Skirt?

Remember the “Orange is the new black” trend from a couple of years ago? What is it with black? O.K., I have to admit I would wear another color more often when it would be darker than black. Why? I look best in deep dark colors.

In the 1970s, orange had a moment. My sister had an orange blouse that she once in a while let me wear. I loved that blouse but had no idea why. I hadn’t bought anything orange ever since I had my colors determined in the 1980s. I was classified as a Winter. Thus, I avoided deep saturated yellow, orange, aubergine, bottle green, colors I used to love when I was a kid. Back then, they only distinguished four types: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. However, the icy pastels of Winter always made me look washed out. Thus, I avoided them as well. In the 1990s, black was my go-to neutral. In the new Millennium, I loved the icy pink pastel blue, mint colors, but I knew that they didn’t work for me. They look great on light blonde women.

When the modern 12 “season” classification came up, the new classification said that actually, I am a Deep Autumn Winter. Thus, orange is a great color for me.

Orange Is a Statement Color

Anyhow, I never thought about wearing orange (again). It was just a fruit to which I am allergic! However, according to the modern color categories, I am a deep autumn/winter. … and orange is in my pallette! My bottle green knit dress with white neck area decorated with orange pom poms popped up in my head. My mom had knitted it for me when I was a toddler. I realized how many accessories I have in my closet that have the color of this fruit. And then I saw this orange skirt. Guess what? My “buy now finger” hit the electronic button immediately when I had thought about three looks to go with it. Now I am looking for something in bottlegreen. These two colors just look awesome together.

A Carrot Colored Skirt Is More Versatile than You Think

It works with its complimentary color, i.e. blue, analogous colors, namely red and yellow, its muted color brown, or its tinted color salmon. When you want to go for edgy, go for color clash. Just add this purple or green in a color block look. Yes, I admit doing so takes nerves. But life is too short to not have fun with dressing.

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Here a list of what colors go with orange:

• • Burgundy
  • Purple
  • Pink
  • Blue (complimentary color)
  • Speaking of blue – a real classic neutral – denim is also great to try.
  • Analogous colors (yellow and/or red)
  • Gray tweed is also a great match.
  • Brown or other Earth colors (Note Earth colors are having a moment this year.).

  … and stay away from orange+black. So Halloween!

  Orange Skirt Pink Tights and Sweater

  The outfit below shows an example how to wear pink with orange. For more examples see the post at the link.

  

  

   

  The look works because the necklace ties the skirt and boots together with the citrine and moonstone gemstones, respectively. The tights repeat the color of the sweater.

  Complimentary Blue for a Bold, but Safe Look

  Using a complimentary color is the easiest way to create a great look. It’s bold look, because both colors are deep. The look makes a statement, but is still office appropriate.

  

  

  Analogous Colors as Top

  Going with one of the adjacent colors on the wheel is another great option. It’s a visible look. You are reading this because you don’t want to look invisible, right? You can find more on how to wear analogous colors and another example of an easy look in analogous colors at the links.

  

  

  The bangles tie the look together as they have all the colors of the look. The shoes match with the top, neckerchief, watch and bangles, the bottom with the bangles and belt.

  Wear It with a Matching Print

  The next look was inspired by the print of my floral cardigan. I wore it as a top with the skirt as the color ties the two together.

  

  

   

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  Another color of the top gave the idea for which bag, shoes and cover-up to pair with the look. Thus, my pink fitted leather jacket got another look. The jacket was a conseignment find and a perfect addition for my wardrobe. I got so many outfits with it. I featured 15 outfits with this pink biker jacket in a post a while ago. Meanwhile there are even more!

  

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  Try an Animal Print

  Pairing orange with black is always a bit risky. These are the two traditional “Halloween” colors. However, the combination makes totally sense and is even office appropriate when leopard print in its natural colors is involved. However, the cuts of all pieces should be are classic. In other words, you create a classics with a twist look.

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  Create a Fake Suit

  You know I’m a big fan of fake suits. They instantly make a Business Casual look. In the case of this outfit, both the skirt and jacket have the same hue, but a distinct different shade works too. You can find a full guide on how to wear a suit and not look old at the link.

  

  

  

  

  

   

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