What Should I Wear With A Cashmere Skirt?
1. Key Styling Principles
Balance between loose and fitted:
If you have a cashmere skirt that is a cambered knit pencil skirt that is fitted and hip-hugging, then you should pair it with a looser top or a jacket that is an oversized shirt or sweater. This will enable you to not step out in an outfit that is too fitted. If you have a cashmere skirt that is A-line or straight cut, then you should pair it with a top that is more fitted, and you can also choose to contour your waist with a belt.
Mixing fabrics:
There is a cashmere which is a fabric that is soft and velvety in texture, and the use of cashmere with denser fabrics of more fluid fabrics, like silk, denim or even leather, adds a certain dimension to your outfit and gives it a certain depth. The use of two soft fabrics can leave you feeling too unstructured, and thus, sloppy.
Using belts to define waistlines:
This is one of the elements to styling a skirt well. With any skirt style, you can wear a sophisticated belt and instantly look taller and slimmer. This is especially important if the skirt style has no defined waist, as a belt will enhance your proportion.
2. Matching by Top Type (for Half-Length Cashmere Skirts)
Classic and elegant: Pair with a cardigan or sweater
Slim fit cardigan: The most classic and fail-safe option. Choose a slim wool or cashmere sweater in a solid color (black, white, camel, and gray) and tuck it into your skirt. Wa-lah! You're looking smart and sophisticated.
Loose fit sweater: Tuck in just the front hem for a casual cool look. Pair with a loose cashmere midi skirt on the bottom for a casual chic look.
Crisp and professional: Pair with a nice shirt
Pairing a cashmere skirt with silk, chiffon, or cotton shirts can provide nice textural contrast. Oh, and white is the best color to go for when trying to achieve a polished professional look!
Beach/boho/laidback layering:
There are also fun ways to layer it, allowing a little bit of collar to show you could tuck your shirt in, and wear a jacket. Alternatively, you could wear a knitted wrap or shawl, adding volume and dimension to your outfit.
Casual and stylish: Pair with a sweatshirt or tee
Pairing a cashmere skirt with a quality simple solid sweatshirt or a white T-shirt is very on-trend. Combining "soft and structured" and "casual and refined" is youthful and fashionable.
Elegant and feminine: Pair with silk or satin blouse
The softness of cashmere and the sheen of silk work really well together, instantly making even the most basic outfit feel luxurious and feminine.
3. Outerwear (For Both Cashmere Dresses and Skirts)
Outerwear is important; it sets the whole outfit mood.
Long coat: The perfect match. Consider a long wool or cashmere coat (think H-line or X-line) so you can layer under the coat for a fashionable and powerful look. Neutral tonal pairings or classic combinations (i.e. a camel coat with a gray skirt) will work well.
Blazer: Work attire. A tailored blazer will unfairly sharpen a soft cashmere skirt - it forms structure and pushes a pleasant contrast to the skirt's feminine construction. I recommend ankle boots or fitted loafers instead.
Leather or denim jacket: A worthy contrast. A distressed, slightly worn motorcycle leather jacket or denim jacket provides an edginess in contrast to the femininity of the cashmere skirt, allowing for a tastefully stylish "feminine-meets-masculine" vibe.
Short down jacket or padded coat: Good for winter. You might layer a down jacket over a fitted cashmere dress (wide on top, narrow on the bottom), but it works even better with a skirt and leggings so that you will not appear bulky.
4. Shoes
Long boots: A stylish addition to winter wardrobes. Worn with slim-fitted skirts, over-the-knee boots create an elegant silhouette; snug boots, in contrast, are most forgiving to A-line skirts. Both will keep you toasty and polished.
Ankle boots/short boots: A minimalist's dream. From Chelsea to sock to heeled ankle boots, all styles offer a put-together vibe.
Loafers or oxfords: Add these to your ankle-length skirt for a cheerful, youthful look completed with ankle socks. High heels: Amazing with a cashmere skirt. A hug-your-hips cashmere skirt, to be exact. Perfect for a romantic dinner or formal event.
Sneakers or slip-ons: Add to any cashmere skirt for an effortless, sporty chic style.
5. Accessories
Belts: Define your waistline and add nice shape.
Bags: Polished leather handbag or shoulder bags
Necklaces: A delicate necklace (pearls or paper thin metal) with V-neck or round neck adds some interest to your neckline.
Scarves: You can wear a scarf around your neck, on a bag, or as a headband, as it can add softness to cashmere.
Easy outfit ideas
Posh work style: Cashmere dress + long coat + ankle boots + structured bag.
Casual weekend style: Loose caashmere skirt + oversized sweater or hoodie + sneakers or ankle boots.
Smart-chic: Cashmere skirt or dress + leather jacket + long boots.
Romantic dinner: Slim cashmere skirt + high heel + delicate jewellery.