Substantial pleats

The pleated chiffon maxi skirt is something of a blogger staple. Considered a four season piece, it plays with loose tanks, and knotted chambray shirts, then layers with chunky knits and leather jackets.

I've worn it all, and I love it all, but chiffon by nature is a thin, sheer fabric, and the skirts with those mini slips, made from a fabric nearly as thin and sheer as the chiffon itself left me feeling over exposed.

This skirt from Simply Bridal has a full length, two layer lining, for complete, opaque coverage. It has a proper, sized waistband for a smoother look, and was custom made to my height. Of course this skirt's intended purpose was to be part of a two piece look for a bridesmaid, and it would be beautiful doing so - plus it really could be worn again! Simply Bridal offers hundreds of affordable designs, all of which are made to order and can be custom sized. Even if you aren't getting married, this is still the perfect pleated skirt.

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Orange Silk Top Thrifted similar
Chiffon Maxi Skirt c/o Simply Bridal
Sandals "Keira" Trask via in.d giveaway
Straw Clutch Rodo Italy via Goodwill similar
Hoop Earrings Wendy Mink
Shell Bracelet The Cavernous Jewelry Box similar
Signature Spade Ring Kate Spade
Hammered Gold Ring Thrifted similar
Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx
Nail Color "Go Overboard" Essie

Skirt was provided to me by Simply Bridal for the purpose of this post.

Slated

I typically hold out a bit longer before breaking out my denim, but after a few chilly nights, these jeans by Max Jeans felt like the perfect choice.

They are incredibly soft and very stretchy, and since I missed out on the grey denim last year, I was very happy to see these in 'limestone grey', which works now while I'm still embracing summer, and will be an equally good base for more autumnal shades when the time comes.

For sizing, I am wearing the four, though according to the size chart I would be an eight, and yes I did hem these about three inches, as I'm only 5'2" and I did not care for how they looked when cuffed.

Finding stylish, yet comfortable denim can be quite a challenge, but this pair gets my approval.

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Navy Peplum Top c/o Dorothy Perkins similar

Grey Jeans c/o Max Jeans
Pumps BCBGeneration via TJMaxx similar
Grayson Bar Bag Linea Pelle
Galaxy Necklace c/o Hello Cheeseburger
Hexagon Cuff Bracelet Line and Label similar
Green Ring Taken for Granite
Sunglasses "Sierra" c/o Under Armour
Nail Color "Go Overboard" Essie

Jeans were provided by Max Jeans for the purpose of this post. My views and opinions are my own.

After the first

It may be Labor Day, but I think there is still plenty of summer left; I hope you are out there enjoying it!

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Splatter Print Dress Vila c/o Surfdome similar

Distressed Denim Jacket Gap similar

Sandals MRKT via DSW similar

Mint Clutch Village Vogue similar

Earrings c/o Lucky Fabb

Evil Eye Necklace c/o Belcho

Mini Punk Princess Bracelet CC Skye c/o Linger Rose

Chevron Ring Etsy via Silver Canyon Jewelry
Thin Gold Rings Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry

Sunglasses "Cat Eye Combination" Cole Haan via TJMaxx

Nail Color "Bikini So Teeny" Essie

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