A retro outfit to celebrate back-to-school season and the September issue.
Calendar-wise, fall is just around the corner. And don’t get me wrong– I’m ready! As much as I love summer, I’m ready for cooler weather and a new season of style. But autumn in KC won’t really settle in until the beginning of October, so we have about a month or so where everyone is PSL-everything, but the temps are still poolside vibes. How’s a girl to dress? Well, we start with a 90s-style midi skirt for the September issue of KC Homes & Style.
This skirt is the perfect start to a summer-to-fall outfit. Summer-weight fabric with a sassy slit, but in rich chocolate with a neutral 90s ditsy floral print that feels more like autumn. I tucked a cream ribbed knit sweater into the skirt as my top of choice. (Sure, it’s a sweater, but short sleeves minimize the chance of overheating.)
A square-toed heeled thong sandal helped me stay in the 90s style lane. This type of shoe has been everywhere this summer! I’m leaning into that here while the weather is still warm enough to pull it off. A dainty pearl necklace and a vintage gold bangle rounded out the accessories. Pearls have been having a moment recently and I love this take on the preppy classic.
This outfit feels very back-to-school, am I right? First day stylings and all that. Take the basics and this 90s-style midi skirt, however, and you can stretch this look well past Homecoming. When it cools off, I’ll throw on a leather jacket or a cozy cardigan over the top. A preppy white sneaker or a chunky loafer replace the sandals come October, when bare toes feel out of season. You could even add a pair of tall boots to the mix and really warm things up, but I’d wait until the first frost.
