[excerpt] How to Make It Work
The key to looking great in a full skirt is proportion; you must balance the fullness on the bottom with some sleekness on top. Here's how to wear a skirt for any occasion:
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Evening: Try a sleek shell or short wrap sweater on top. Pair with t-strap heels.
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Work: Add a crisp, white oxford, but instead of tucking it in, knot it around your waist. Or go for a ladylike sweater set in fine-gauge silk. Mid-heeled mules polish off the professional look.
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Romance: When you're feeling flirty, wear with a shoulder-baring halter or camisole. Be sure your top is form-fitting to show off the skirt's narrow waist. Add jeweled heels or sexy wedge sandals.
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