If you been around a little while, you know I tend to buy ridiculous things. Pieces that are super bright, loud, a little weird, or borderline stupid. Not all the time– just a little crazy to mix it up. It boils down to a challenge for me: can I style this {insert name of ridiculous piece of clothing} without looking like a complete disaster? I don’t always win, but sometimes…
I spotted this navy pencil skirt with a neon tuxedo stripe + exposed neon back zip detail at Forever21. Love at skirt sight! The material is like neoprene, similar to a scuba suit. The neon stripe just upped the ante on whether I could make this piece work at the office.
It felt very summer, so I thought styling it with clean white would be best. Enter a fitted button-up, which I knotted to give some oomph. Finally, white patent sandals, an over-sized white watch, and a neon statement necklace to tie that neon element in somewhere else in the outfit. Another typical day at the office? For me, I suppose.
Fashion risks can be fun– would you wear this piece?
I think instead that this is one of your best outfits so far, i love that skirt!
Awesome skirt! I like that you buy fun/loud pieces and make them work for everyday- it’s really inspiring!
What a lovely and chic look
I love it – it’s like a modernized office look! And neoprene is a surprisingly comfortable material – it holds its shape while giving you some stretch space. Great look!
xo Deborah
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The neoprene was more comfy than I originally thought! Thanks, Deborah!
I love this outfit!
You look gorgeous, Ashley!
Fun skirt!
_K
Love your office style. 🙂
-e
You did a great job with the styling.=) Looks great.
LOVE that skirt! Gorgeous look.
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I love the skirt!! and sexy heels too!!
Kisses
Bex
Loving the neon striped skirt and necklace. Great look!
I don’t think you ever look ridiculous, LOL. Love your style!
Thanks, Elise! That’s the goal. 🙂
Lovely!
adore the minimalistic heels! love from Prague 🙂
I would never have bought this skirt myself if I saw it on the rack, but it looks SO cute on you! It really works- even for the office! Nice job. 🙂
Feels good to jump out of the box now and then. 🙂
Great sandals! Skirt is quite good, too. 😉
Awesome post!
Well, as long as you’re happy and having fun doing that, I think it’s awesome though. The skirt is real cute on you:)!!
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I do love a fashion challenge! Ha. Thanks, Tanya!
I love your pencil skirt and those heels!
Xo,
Rachel Ashley
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Love this skirt!
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I love that skirt!! I love the neon stripes and the exposed zipper! It makes it fun but still office appropriate. Love the way you styled it. The white shirt is perfect with it.
Nikki
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Thanks, Nikki! I definitely got some, “Girl, WHAT are you wearing?” looks that day at the office, but overall, a success. 🙂
I love it! It’s sporty but still girly and classy. I like how you tied in more neon with the necklace.
Thanks, Inge! I thought the necklace tied it all together, too. 🙂
Wow… I love this look, one of your best outfit!!!!!!
Kisses doll!
I love skirts like this! Anything colorblocked is perfect in my opinion, and stripes down the side can be slimming. Very cute!
Katie
Style Diary
Thanks, Katie!
I have the same shoes and they wait for their performance. I like your way of style it.
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xoxo. Laura.
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Very beautiful look!
I think the skirt is perfect for the in-between area where you want to look professional, but still stylish!
I know that feeling (ridiculous looking things just draw me in too!). How you’ve styled it looks great, more interesting office look than the typical black and grey!
-Tara x
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love your skirt! xo
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love the yellow stripe!
xo
MOSAMUSE
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You can stop being so pretty any day now! Ha, love your outfit, it’s gorgeous.
Love, Kierra Makayla
Great heels!! And I love the skirt…doesn’t hurt that it’s the colors of my alma mater 😛 Go Blue!!
Haha, a Michigan alum? Love it! 🙂
great skirt darling
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Your style is great! I like all of your outfits, your blog is perfect for getting inspiration X Laura
Thanks, Laura! That’s so sweet. 🙂
That skirt!!!! Wow!!
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xoxo
That skirt is all sort of amazing.
xo
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And for under $20? A no-brainer, right? 🙂 Thanks, Rachelle!
Ohhh that skirt! That skirt is SO cute Ashley! Love it with the white top 🙂
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Fun outfit! Really cool skirt! xx
love the necklace!:) cute outfit!♥
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Thanks, Lorietta! 🙂
You styled your scuba suit perfectly!!! Too cute! xoLili
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This skirt is SO GORGEOUS on you! LOVE IT!
I love this! So cute! The skirt and necklace go so well together and the sandals are beautiful!
Fashion risks are great to shake things up! I love how you mix your wardrobe up and buy fun things. It inspires me to do the same! 🙂
What a fun skirt! I like that you paired it with white- it really works!
Awesome outfit, Ashley! Office chic with a fun twist!
Fashion risks are scary, but worth it! Yours definitely paid off here! 😀
i freaking love this outfit!! one of your best!!
LOVE!
Awesome skirt, Ashley!