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See how to create great fall style with a plaid skirt

by Nicole Mölders
#styleover50 blogger in blue burgundy autumn style with pill box

Plaid is a big trend this fall

I love tartan or plaid and wool skirts. I still remember the pleated plaid/tartan skirt my Godmother Berta gave me when I was about five. It had extenders and I wore it until second grade. Later in life a plaid pleated skirt was always in my wardrobe. As a long-time reader of my blog, you may remember my pink plaid skirt. In this post, I want to share with you how to style a plaid skirt for the office in fall.

#over50fashion style blogger Nicole donning a fall style office look with plaid skirt, matching top and belt
Brooks Brothers cable knit short sleeve sweater, Kieselstein Cord belt and buckle, Hermes collier de chien bangle, Seiko watch, Pendleton plaid pleated skirt, pantyhose, and Ivanka Trump nude ankle strap pumps (all own)

Heels are a must with a midi skirt for petites

Midi skirts can be tricky on petites. Thus, to elongate my legs I went with nude heels. I also accentuated my waist with a belt. I went for a nearly monochromatic look which always gives the impression to be taller than one actually is.

 

 

 

#fallstyle mature woman in plaid wool skirt, cable knit top, belt and nude pumps in autumn
Back view of fall office look with navy blue Brooks Brothers cable knit sweater, red crocodile imprint Kieselstein Cord belt, Hermes collier de chien bangle, Seiko watch, Pendleton plaid wool skirt, tigg’s pantyhose, and Ivanka Trump pumps (all own)

Up-dos are a do this fall

I went for an up-do with a knot low in the back. On purpose, I left some strands sticking out. It looks a little bit more French than going for a perfect up-do. Especially, in midlife, a “perfect” up-do can look matronly. Well, in my opinion. moreover, I like the strand to play with.

#fashionover50 #bloggerstyle Nicole of High Latitude Style in midi skirt, heels, updo and belted cashmere top
Side view of LOTD with Brooks Brothers cashmere top, Kieselstein Cord belt and three horse heads buckle, Hermes collier de chien bangle, Pendleton midi skirt, and Ivanka Trump heels (all own)

Hats are big this autumn

Earlier this season, I wrote a post about hats. There were hats all over the runways at fashion weeks for this fall/winter season. Thus, I topped the outerwear outfit with one of my thrift-store finds: A cute pillbox.

#fashionover50 mature woman in pea coat over skirt and pill box hat
Zoom-in on outerwear with London Traditions pea coat, pill box hat, Pendleton skirt (all own)

Outerwear is an outfit too

Never forget to style your outerwear! It would be a wasted chance to look great and to have fun and be creative. I added my pea coat. They are great to give you a waist. In case you want to invest in one, read what to look for in a pea coat to score a great one.

Welcome to the 180th Top of the World Style linkup party

Can you believe that we are partying already 180 times? When someone except me was at the Top of the World Style linkup party every time, they have presented 180 different outfits. Now let’s share what we have been wearing lately. If it’s your first time here sign up for a weekly invitation.

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Top of the World OOTD Readers’ Fav: Debbie

Top of the World Readers' Fav Debbie of Fashion Fairy Dust
Debbie, the blogger at Fashion Fairy Dust, became Top of the World Readers’ Fav. Photo from her post

Debbie’s mustard plaid with turquoise sweater plus otk-boots outfit was the readers favorite. Thus, she became Top of the World OOTD Readers’ Fav. Debbie is the style blogger at Fashion Fairy Dust.

Top of the World Style weekly fashion linkup party at High Latitude Style @ http://www.highlatitudestyle.com

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Top of the World OOTD My Fav: Donna

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Donna, the blogger at Donna Does Dresses, became Top of the World OOTD My Fav. Photo from her post.

Donna showed various great outfits for going out. They were all great, but she really had me with red stunning red leather biker jacket. Donna is the blogger at Donna Does Dresses.

Top of the World Style weekly fashion linkup party @ High Latitude Style @ http://www.highlatitudestyle.com

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Top of the World Style Winner of the Week: Lizzie

Top of the World Style Winner Lizzie of Lizzie in Lace
Lizzie, the blogger at Lizzie in Lace was the Top of the World Style Winner. Photo from her post

Lizzie, the lifestyle blogger at Lizzie in Lace, won the Top of the World Style feature. She is the Queen of looking grown up in lace and pastels.

Top of the world style winner of the week

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Link up your outfit posts and invite friends to link up their outfit posts too. All fashionistas and fashionisters, fashion and style lovers are welcome. Tweet your linked post using the hashtag #TopoftheWorldStyleLinkup @HighLatitudeSty and I will retweet your link.

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Photos of me: G. Kramm

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