Style SOS Part 1: Help Me to Wear the Metallic Skirt That I Love</a>

Last Monday I did a talk for a small group of ladies about how to enjoy their wardrobe and feel confident in their clothes.

We explored their own personal style, talked about body shapes and discussed ideas about how to improve their current wardrobes. As part of the session I’d asked them to bring some clothes with them that they loved but didn’t know how to wear.

The Metallic Skirt

A much loved statement silver metallic skirt which had previously been worn dressed up with a camisole tucked in. However, when it was worn, the owner was concerned that the skirt emphasised her stomach too much, which had put her off wearing it again. We explored ideas about ways to wear it without it fo

**1. Change the Focus**

The sheen and pleats of the skirt will naturally highlight your bottom half off, so draw attention away from the area by creating a different focal point with a lighter coloured top, a logo, an embellishment or statement accessories.
On the left the lip t-shirt, glasses, bag and silver shoes stop the focus being purely on the skirt. You don’t need to wear them all at once, but just using a couple of the tips will have the same effect.

**2. Leave it Out**

Rather than tucking the whole top in the waistband, which will accentuate the tummy area even more, try leaving some of the top out.
On the right, the light light has been half tucked at the front, leaving the sides flowing, creating the effect of a panel to divide up the middle.

**3. Dress It down**

Something those of you who have read my previous blogs will no doubt be sick of hearing- sorry! Simple t-shirt, trainers and a denim jacket will instantly make the skirt daytime appropriate.
On the left, simple Converse, a distressed denim jacket and simple white t-shirt dress the skirt down. Pair pack hair and make-up add to the effect. I am concerned that the contents of her handbag is about to fall out though!

I hope that has given you some ideas about how you can re-wear some pieces in your own wardrobe, do let me know what you try. If you have a piece that you love, fits and just don’t know how to wear it check out my Wardrobe Clinic which is a small group session where I will share ideas.

Wardrobe Clinic