Asymmetry

Hello, and welcome to my blog-

thank you for stopping by today! 

I have a fondness for quirky asymmetrical styles

There are a number of skirts, dresses and tops 

with high-low and asymmetrical hems

 that stay in my closet regardless of trends

 This post is dedicated to one of the wonky hem skirts  

that I have been wearing recently

Do you wear asymmetrical hem tops or bottoms,

or do you prefer a straight hemline?

I find the one type of hemline that always

looks strange on me, is the one that is long on both sides

and short in the middle

This hem style was wildly popular for a long time,

I see it in both tops, skirts and dresses

It looks great on some women

Maybe the length(s) have to be just right,

or the rest of the outfit needs to be proportioned perfectly

I tis a mystery, because in always looks odd on me

Anyway, the asymmetrical skirt I am wearing today

is not that style

The hem goes from knee length on one side,

 to midi length on the other,

and has a deep ruffle at the bottom

It is covered in an abstract geometric, stylized print,

  in a complementary range of colors, including

 peach, dark orange, slate blue, lavender and ivory

I wore it today with a simple slate blue V neck top,

since there is so much interest in the skirt

I have worn this skirt styled differently, in the fall, 

 also, as the print includes an autumnal rusty orange

There is a photo of the autumn version further down the page 

Carrying a faux suede bucket bag

 in a yummy peach color

 It's a great pastel for spring and summer

Here are the accessories and jewelry in this outfit

Wearing a blue and white polka dot neck scarf,

 taupe top knot hairband,

 and blue reptile embossed belt 

The belt is a miraculous match for the outfit, by chance,

bought at very different times

Isn't this type of Kismet a wonderful wardrobe surprise?

 

For jewelry, a bold oval stone bracelet,

and large silver tone hoop earrings

Buff color dip front low cowgirl boots to finish the outfit 

This is the only way I can wear low in the front,

and higher on the sides-it boots!

Previous wear of the asymmetrical skirt,

from last October in my post titled "Autumn Palette"

Here is a skirt that I have let go of,

in my continuing series

 of what has left my closet this season

 It is a midi slip style skirt in a tiny ditzy floral print

 I ordered it online, and though the fit was fine,

 the colors looked more vibrant than in person,

 and it just seems kind of muddy 

The background is gray, and the little flowers

 are mauve, pale pink, and white

 Each time I try to style it, it just comes out dull,

 and a bit if a washout on me

 I think it will be perfect on someone who looks

 good in these muted tones

I definitely struggled with styling this one,

 and although it was not very expensive, 

I did not get a very good cost per wear

 

Best to bid it farewell,

 so it is not another thing that just takes up space 

 in my wardrobe, and gets passed by time and again

 Live and learn

Here is one of the few times I wore it,

 last spring, in March 2024

Hope you all enjoy your week!