I love light, airy neutrals every now and again during the spring and summer to break up my usual wardrobe diet of neon + super saturated colors. (I can’t help it; bright coral gets me every time.) So when the kids at The Kewl Shop offered me access to their selection of bandage dresses and skirts, I picked this silver bandage skirt immediately, dreaming of it with a floaty white blouse and neutral pumps.
Bandage skirts and dresses are deceiving creatures. You might think wearing one requires avoiding carbs + hitting the gym like a mad woman to pull off something so incredibly body conscious. Well, I’m here to enlighten you: they actually work to hold everything in. The material is super stretchy and has a thickness to it that results in a really nice Spanx effect. (Bless. The. Fashion. Gods.)
The skirt is killer, but it’s both tight and short. Best to bring in some balance up top with an easy (full coverage!) blouse. Rounding out the outfit: gold jewelry, those Zara pumps I basically live in, and some serious lion hair. KC humidity is no joke, guys.
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I need more cool tones in my wardrobe, so another point for this silver bandage skirt. It’ll work with brighter colors just as well as it does with neutrals– think of this baby with cobalt blue, fuchsia, or royal purple. Sign me up.
And I’d apologize for wearing the absolute daylights out of these shoes, but isn’t that point? To find a pump/flat/boot so versatile and much-loved you end up wearing it with everything? Yes and yes. Plus the stiletto is sick and does amazing things for the legs– this girl is sold.
Happy almost-weekend!
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Amazing look! So chic and stylish! 🙂
xoxo,
Jessica from What To Style
So chic! Great job balancing the sexy skirt & heels with a demure top. Love it!
michellespaige.com
Helllllo sexy lady! That skirt is so killer on you, I can’t even stand it! Those pumps were the perfect pick – your legs look amazing!
xoxo Danielle
For the Love of Leopard
Now that’s something I’d have to witness to believe. (; I’m still quite stretched out post baby. Anything that sucks me in is ok in my eyes. (;
You look absolutely amazing! The skirt suits you perfectly and those heels are to die for.
TRENDGALORE
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You’re killing it! Love that skirt with the blouse. I agree that sometimes I veer more towards neutrals when I’ve been wearing a ton of color. Then I always seem to go back to the color:)
Love your bandage skirt!
kisses
http://www.theshadeoffashion.com
Oh my that is one SEXY skirt! And love the color, haha spanx you can wear on the outside.
Allie of ALLIENYC
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You look gorgeous! Love that skirt!
xo,
Jacqueline
stylininstlouis.com
I love how you paired it with a flowy top to balance it out. So it’s not over the top sexy. Just enough. Gorgeous!
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Jeanie
http://www.thefashionlotus.com
Girl you look hot! I love this outfit!
Her Heartland Soul
http://herheartlandsoul.com
The skirt is insane! So cool! You did a great job styling it
Leftbankgirl.blogspot.com
Love your style! Your skirt is so versatile, it would look great in so many different outfits. Love your heels x
This is so chic! I’m so in love with grey right now. I’m going to have to stop myself from buying any more. Thanks for linking up with Look What I Got!
You look beautiful, very chic look! x
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I love love LOVE this look, Ashley!! You look incredible! I love that assymetrical skirt and you sryled it so well with that chic classic white oxford.
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Christie
The Closet by Christie
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How cute is that skirt?! I love the unique cut to it, and it looks great with a white blouse.
Jackie
Something About That
You look gorgeous! Love this outfit!
I am loving those heels! You have amazing style Ashley!
Have a great weekend!
You are looking amazing in this skirt and I LOVE those heels so I would totally wear them all the time too, you are right that is the point! 😉
Marta
http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com
Oh my gosh! I am so in love with that skirt. Both the material and the cut work so well together.
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Work it Ashley :). I absolutely love this skirt. It looks absolutely amazing on you girl. Beautiful photos.
Kia / House of KTS (formerly known as Pure & Complex)
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Quick Silver like a FOX!!! Girl, hot, hot, hot! Love this!
livingoncloudandreanine.blogspot.com
That skirt is amazing! Love how casual you made it look with the top 🙂
http://www.maireem.blogspot.com
Sexy lady!! You are looking hot! I wish I looked that good in a skirt like that!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
That skirt looks perfect on you! Impeccable styling!
– Deniz
http://www.dressedupdeniz.com
You look soo Fabulous in this outfit girl. <3 In love with that skirt and those shoes are drool worthy <3
Simply and chic, perfect for cocktail 😉
kiss
http://www.theladycracy.it
wow wow wow. That skirt and those heels make you feeel more beautiful than ever. You look great and I don’t know whether it is a matter of tones or sheps but this outfit fits you great.
xxx
mari
http://www.ilovegreeninspiration.com
Gorgeous skirt! I love anything silver/grey-ish!
XO Naomi in Wonderland
beautiful! love the pumps! beautiful colors!
Irene
http://www.thedailylace.com
That skirt looks amazing on you! I love how you’ve styled it with this blouse 🙂 xx
such a gorgeous skirt!
Nameless Fashion Blog
I am LOVING that silver skirt. You styled it well; it looks easy and breezy!
I just featured your striped romper today on my blog and now you have another fabulous look! Lol! Love your style very much and keeping bringing us your awesome looks!
Grace
http://colorandgrace.com/
I’m obsessed with your heels!! Gorgeous as always!
xo, Katy
http://www.thestyleisland.com
The skirt fits you like a glove and the pumps are pretty fabulous!
Have a great weekend!
xx Pam
http://www.thegirlfrompanama.com
This is one dangerous skirt, as you’ve said, short AND tight! With that said, you wear it so well and i love the snakeskin heels!
Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice
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Love this white and grey combo. Amazing look. xx
http://www.ninasstyleblog.com
you are killing it in that skirt! Love those heels
http://www.chachathefashiongenius.com/
This skirt is va va va voom! Love The Kewl Shop and everyones selections!
Eleventh & Sixteenth
Boy do you look HOT!!! you could set fire to any stage/occassion!! Absolutely stylish, sexy and divine! I love me a good bandage dress!!
That skirt looks perfect on you! I love it!
Melanie @ meandmr.com
Ow ow!!! Love those shoes girl!
http://www.amemoryofus.com
This is an awesome outfit! I love the silver skirt!
Oh I love this- you look stunning!
http://www.hollandsreverie.blogspot.com
Hottie outfit! I love the skirt and the blouse tucked in with the perfect pumps… flows together perfectly!!! You look fab! Happy Friday!!
♥
Amber
All the Cute
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Never feel bad for wearing a pair of shoes too much – I do the exact same thing! I’m loving the color of that skirt!
FashionEdible
Stunning look! I love it!
Diane
http://www.mychaneltaste.com
You’re looking so so pretty, Ashley!! I am in loveee with your skirt!! It’s gorgeous!!! 🙂 And those heels are to die for!! 🙂