The Fifty’s Inspired Burgundy Skirt

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(Skirt – Exact, Top – Exact, Shoes – Exact, Bow – Exact, Bracelets – Similar)

I’ve been experimenting lately with some more feminine looks, trying to avoid my usual go to of denim (yes, it is hard, ha ha!) and opt for some more girly pieces, but styling them in a way that’s me. When I saw this beautiful fifty’s inspired scuba skirt in wine on ASOS, I was absolutely smitten with it! I thought it was stunning and I knew just exactly how I wanted to style it. I’ve seen similar skirts like this on other fashion bloggers like Atlantic Pacific and I was never really sure how well I would be able to pull them off due to the length, but I think this one turned out perfect! I couldn’t help but spin around so it floated outwards, just like I used to do when I was a little kid in my party dress that I loved.

I decided to pair the skirt with a black off the shoulder crop top, also from ASOS, as I thought this would suit the style of it perfectly. I think the shoulder sleeves really give it that fifty’s vibe as well! I then paired the look with my Christian Louboutin Pigalle heels as the black tied in well with the top and these are one of my classiest pairs of shoes. I think they are timeless as well so no matter what era you are channeling, these will always be the right choice. I then threw on some of my gold and pearl bracelets that I often tend to wear and wore my pearl earrings from Azendi to complete the look.

Now for my hair, as you know I usually wear it down all the time, but I wanted to smarten up this outfit so I tied it in a bun and wore my new burgundy bow hair band over it, so the bow would show from the front as well. I never usually wear my hair like this and it was quite liberating actually having it off of my neck and face for once! So, what do you think of this outfit? I would love to know your thoughts! I hope you had a fantastic weekend too!

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  1. ali
    September 8, 2014 / 8:22 pm

    Lorna this is one of the nicest outfits I have ever seen you in, even your hair looks amazing. You have the most perfect figure, you choose such wonderful clothes to compliment it, I love the colours, I love everything about this whole look xx

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 8, 2014 / 8:23 pm

      Thank you so much, ali! That’s really kind of you!

  2. geoff
    September 8, 2014 / 8:43 pm

    I want those shoes…x

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 8, 2014 / 9:13 pm

      They are pretty aren’t they?

      • geoff
        September 8, 2014 / 9:16 pm

        Id so love to try…

        • Lorna
          Author
          September 8, 2014 / 9:19 pm

          Have you ever tried Louboutin? He does knee high boots too!

          • geoff
            September 8, 2014 / 9:24 pm

            cannot afford Louboutin…..They are so sexy………love to try the boots and the shoes……

  3. Edwin
    September 8, 2014 / 9:07 pm

    Super Chic!!! Greetz Edwin!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 8, 2014 / 9:15 pm

      Thank you!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 8, 2014 / 10:05 pm

      Thank you!

  4. September 8, 2014 / 9:55 pm

    Amazing outfit! The skirt is perfect and looks great with crop top and Louboutins!
    I like your hair style!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 8, 2014 / 10:05 pm

      Thank you, Veronika!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 12:05 am

      Thank you!

  5. Eric R
    September 9, 2014 / 12:27 am

    Wow Lorna you look so beautiful! A nice crinoline would give some poof to the skirt. I think this is a very flattering look for you. Personally I love the Asos midi skirts, but a dress with this type of skirt would look so pretty on you. Great post!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 1:22 am

      Thank you so much Eric! I’m glad you like it! A dress would be cool!

  6. Eric R
    September 9, 2014 / 12:33 am

    Also this top and shoes with leather pants can give a real Grease type vibe. Its both sexy and unique!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 1:23 am

      Yeah, it does have that vibe doesn’t it!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 1:23 am

      Thank you 🙂

  7. Scott
    September 9, 2014 / 1:24 am

    I really like this outfit. You truly look amazing! Although, it helps to have the right figure as well. I like how you always blend in the colours of your outfits so nicely. I especially like the shoes. 🙂

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 1:32 am

      Thanks Scott 🙂 Very kind of you!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 11:44 am

      Thank you Rebecca!

  8. September 9, 2014 / 5:15 am

    Fab outfit the colour and style really suit you x

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 11:44 am

      Thanks, Carol!

  9. brightandshiny87
    September 9, 2014 / 5:25 am

    Oh my word! This is definitely something i would love to wear. From the hair to the shoes. You nailed it!
    Bright Shiny Day

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 11:43 am

      Thanks!

  10. domoo
    September 9, 2014 / 5:31 am

    You look so cute!!!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 11:43 am

      Thank you!

  11. September 9, 2014 / 5:46 am

    Your hair is stunning and gorgeous fixed in such a way. Accentuates the beautiful lines of your face so well and is fun and sweet. The crop is perfect for your lovely curves and pretty belly. And that skirt is a wonderful color and so elegant. You look stunning! xoxo

    http://downwithpants1969.blogspot.com/

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 11:43 am

      Thank you so much! That’s kind!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 11:43 am

      Thank you!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 1:04 pm

      Thank you, Amy!

  12. September 9, 2014 / 1:10 pm

    Great outfit, I love the dress!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 1:59 pm

      Thank you!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 2:00 pm

      Thank you so much!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 3:08 pm

      That’s a really pretty one! And lol, you know how I feel towards polo dresses on me, I’m not experimenting that far, ha ha.

  13. September 9, 2014 / 5:01 pm

    Cute look… love the bow touch!

    beautyfollower.blogspot.gr

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 5:25 pm

      Thank you so much!

  14. September 9, 2014 / 5:43 pm

    I don’t know why but this outfit reminds me of Spain. Maybe something the women would’ve worn there back in the 50’s and 60’s. Love it!

    xx E∆
    http://www.LietoDie.com

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 5:49 pm

      I suppose it is a lot like a Spanish dress actually!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 6:22 pm

      Thank you Diana 🙂

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 9, 2014 / 8:56 pm

      Thanks Rebecca!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 10, 2014 / 12:32 am

      Thank you!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 10, 2014 / 12:57 pm

      Thank you Tanya!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 10, 2014 / 12:57 pm

      Thank you 🙂

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 10, 2014 / 12:57 pm

      Thanks!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 10, 2014 / 12:56 pm

      Thank you!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 10, 2014 / 12:56 pm

      Thank you!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 10, 2014 / 2:44 pm

      Thank you so much!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 10, 2014 / 2:48 pm

      Thank you, that’s very kind of you to nominate me!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 10, 2014 / 2:53 pm

      Thanks!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 10, 2014 / 5:05 pm

      Thanks!

  15. September 10, 2014 / 11:40 pm

    The skirt, the heeols. the top…Oh I love it! Every detail is perfect! The pictures are really stunning! Well done 🙂

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    • Lorna
      Author
      September 11, 2014 / 12:04 am

      Thank you 🙂

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 11, 2014 / 12:05 pm

      Thanks!! :)))

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 11, 2014 / 6:32 pm

      Thank you!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 11, 2014 / 6:32 pm

      Thanks!!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 11, 2014 / 8:55 pm

      Thank you!

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 11, 2014 / 8:55 pm

      Thanks :)))

  16. robedemarieedosnu
    June 3, 2015 / 1:37 am

    Nice, i really like it.

    • Lorna
      Author
      June 3, 2015 / 2:04 pm

      Thank you!

  17. Steven W
    September 13, 2015 / 5:22 pm

    My 3rd Favourite of your Autumn 2014 looks. 🙂

    This is an absolutely gorgeous outfit and you look stunningly beautiful in it. Although it’s quite different to your more frequent looks it’s still very much in keeping with them too – what with the colour choices and the clever twists to the look. Definitely 1950s updated to now. 🙂

    • Lorna
      Author
      September 13, 2015 / 10:18 pm

      Thank you! As I mentioned, this one is actually my favourite one of them all from last year! If not one of the best of my all time outfits, I loved the skirt and the way it spins around like that, it’s so pretty! It was a great shoot!

  18. Ed
    June 28, 2020 / 6:58 pm

    Looks like I’m late to the party, but this just popped up, and Holy Hotness! Bring back the 50s, Lorna!

    • Lorna
      Author
      June 29, 2020 / 6:06 am

      Thank you so much!

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