TWO WAYS TO STYLE A BLUE PLEATED SKIRT FOR WINTER

 Today I'll show you two ways to style a blue pleated skirt. Winter is definitely here to stay, it's gotten colder and that means it's time to pull out those winter accessories out of our closets. I already blogged about my favourite winter accessories here, so long story short in winter I rely heavily on hats and scarves. Most of traditional winter accessories we know are quite practical, so obviously they are a great way to stay warm while looking chic. I wore hats and scarves with both outfits I'm sharing with you today and they did a great job of keeping me warm and cozy. Scroll down for more.


I enjoyed styling this blue skirt so much. Everything about this outfit is old. More precisely, this lovely blue skirt is new to me but it is second hand (someone gave it to me) and quite possibly also vintage. I styled it with two different short coats, boots and hats but the outfit formula itself is pretty simple. First outfit is all about black tones, I wore this blue pleated skirt with a short black coat (see here the 30 plus ways to style it), a black pair of block heels and a grey structured hat with a DIY detail (a leather black bow I sewed onto it myself). The mini bag I wore was brown to match the brown details on my predominately blue scarf and to add some other colour besides black and blue.

The second outfit is all about brown tones. This time I paired this blue skirt with a short camel coat  (previously worn here, here and here) and caramel boots.  I also wore an oversize beige scarf (see how to style it here and here) and a knitted beanie. This outfit was just as cozy as the first one. Besides, I do like the brown and blue colour combo. Blue is a great choice for winter because it matches well with earthly tones.  I do like to wear shorter (but not cropped) belted coats in winter.  They are a great way to stay warm and when belted they can look quite chic too. 
Thank you for reading and visiting! Have a lovely Sunday!

Comments

  1. Mica5 January 2020 at 03:06

    It's a beautiful skirt and I like it with both outfits but I think the one with the blue scarf is my favourite - you know I love my blues! :)

    Hope that you are having a great weekend :)

    Away From Blue

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  2. Miss Val's Creations5 January 2020 at 05:25

    These are both great winter looks! Hats add so much personality to an outfit! The blue really pops against brow. That skirt is gorgeous.

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  3. Ananka5 January 2020 at 05:55

    Nice skirt, I love to wear boots with skirts :-D

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  4. LoveT.5 January 2020 at 06:58

    Looks great, also with the brown Coat. :)

    Happy Sunday

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  5. Dressed With Soul5 January 2020 at 08:09

    Dear Ivana, in the last time I wore often pleated skirts and therefore I really like what you suggest here! How wonderful you got this beautiful skirt as a gift and you styled the skirt both times perfectly! I see you are really happy with your skirt <3
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  6. Jyoti5 January 2020 at 09:25

    This pleated skirt is so pretty! Loved the way you have styled it! Wonderful Post! Have a great day!
    Allurerage
    Rampdiary

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  7. R's Rue5 January 2020 at 10:10

    ❤️❤️❤️

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  8. Inês5 January 2020 at 10:12

    Love the look and the color of the skirt! :)
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  9. Selvaggia Capizzi5 January 2020 at 10:28

    Mi piacciono molto entrambi i look Ivana, la gonna è molto bella! Buona serata!
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  10. Kezzie5 January 2020 at 10:48

    That skirt is SUCH a chic colour! It looks brilliant with both the tan and the black! I like your baker boy hat also!x

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    1. Ivana Split5 January 2020 at 11:30

      thank you Kezzie. I have had this baker boy hat for ages and I can't get tired of it.

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  11. Polyester Princess5 January 2020 at 10:48

    What a gorgeous skirt, Ivana! I love both of your stylings, but particularly the second one, with the brown tones. I do love that shade of blue with brown! Have a great week ahead, Ivana! xxx

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    1. Ivana Split5 January 2020 at 11:34

      Thank you! Brown and blue can be such a nice colour mix.

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  12. http://www.designercountry.com/5 January 2020 at 11:41

    Awesome photography! I feel lucky today to see the beauty of photography. It was really great inspirational post .

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  13. PaulaMarie5 January 2020 at 11:48

    Love the skirt, it suits you so well! I think the second outfit is my favourite xx

    https://paulamarieee.blogspot.com

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  14. Kinga K.5 January 2020 at 14:11

    Awesome skirt, suits you well <3

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  15. Evi Erlinda5 January 2020 at 18:45

    Sweet blue skirt! It's looking good with your coats and handbags.

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  16. Vix6 January 2020 at 00:20

    What a lovely skirt to be given, you have some very kind friends!
    Two lovely outfits, I do like blue with brown, it's a combination I often wear too - brown clothes, blue nails!
    Something needs to be at least 25 years old for it to be called vintage. If you ever need to know if something you own is vintage include a photo of the label in your post and one of your readers will, no doubt, be able to give you more information xxx

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    1. Ivana Split6 January 2020 at 09:05

      that's a great tip but first I need to ask the lady who gave it to me.

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  17. Paola Lauretano6 January 2020 at 04:14

    Il primo look è molto "parisienne" , bellissimo e adoro le gonne plissè!
    Kisses, Paola.

    Expressyourself

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  18. Hey I'm With The Band6 January 2020 at 04:54

    This blue skirt is very beautiful!
    I liked the two ways you used it.
    So pretty :)

    https://www.heyimwiththeband.com.br/

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  19. Ann6 January 2020 at 06:48

    Love that chic skirt.
    You look great in all those pics.

    Ann
    https://roomsofinspiration.blogspot.com/

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  20. Marisa Cavaleiro6 January 2020 at 07:34

    Hi Ivana
    I love pleated skirts, they are so pretty and feminine!! I prefer your first look, but you are beautiful in both!!
    xoxo

    marisasclosetblog.com

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  21. Rowena @ rolala loves6 January 2020 at 14:21

    That skirt is such a lovely shade of blue and the pleats are so classic and timeless. Both looks are so stylish and cozy. I love how your accessories are both fun and functional which all good winter accessories should be really ;p I definitely rely on my accessories for both.

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    1. Ivana Split9 January 2020 at 09:32

      Thank you Rowena, I love this shade of blue too.

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  22. Ellyn Brito7 January 2020 at 04:34

    Lovely!
    And that type of blue is the color of 2020, good choice.
    Ellyn Brito

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  23. The Velvet Runway7 January 2020 at 08:51

    Such a beautiful skirt! I love the colour and I love both ways you styled it !
    Julia x
    https://www.thevelvetrunway.com/

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  24. http://www.designercountry.com/12 January 2020 at 12:48



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