As I mentioned before, I spotted this flower skirt from Preen when I was looking for alternatives for my other Preen skirt. Just as I was copying the links, I noticed that it was my size, seemed to be the same model and fabric as my current skirt and that I really, really liked it.

I decided to buy the skirt and could not be happier. The fabric is indeed the same as my other skirt (stretchable cotton) and it fits me like a glove.

This successful purchase actually inspired my new shopping strategy for getting more high quality items like this in my closet.

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Some of you may be surprised by this purchase as usually flowers are on my ‘no’ list, but these flowers are something else. For one there are these graphical stripes at the front and back of the skirt which make the print special and more unique.

I had to laugh when my husband commented on those ‘weird’ stripes and why they were breaking the pattern! To me the stripes are the highlight of the skirt as it makes the skirt more graphical and lets me play with additional colors. I especially like to combine it with red, but would love to play with yellow too at some time.

I also love the back of the skirt where the red is more prominent and I love the way the print gradually faints at the bottom of the skirt.

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As I’m all about mixing blues currently I enjoyed wearing it with this dark short denim jacket which is at least 10 years old. It makes the skirt more casual and perfect for daytime wear.

This outfit is also a good example of how you can combine low-end with high-end clothing, as the blouse was a super cheap find at H&M. I bought it especially for my Namibia safari but it’s proven to be a favorite for many other outfits as well.

Accessories highlighted the red in this look with red shoes, bag, sunglasses and bracelet. I kept my necklace very subtle and neutral.

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Earlier I wore the skirt with my blue leather top for an evening event. Again, I used red accessories and carried my red bag, wore my red bracelet and wore my slightly dressier red shoes.

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I have many more ideas on how I can wear this skirt and I know I’m going to have a lot of fun with this one!

Skirt: Preen by Thornton Bregazzi (bought in sale at Yoox)
Shirt: H & M
Denim jacket: Sportsgirl (very old)
Bracelet: Jewelry to Your Doorstep
Sunglasses: Loewe (old)
Shoes, wedges: ToBe (old)
Leather top: Cigno Nero similar (but a lot more expensive…)
Shoes, heel: Players (old)

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Have you been mixing high-end and low-end and old and new recently?

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Sylvia

Sylvia is 40+style’s editor-in-chief and has been helping women find their unique style since 2011. An alumni of the School of Color and Design, she is devoted to empowering women of any age to look and feel their best. Read more about Sylvia and 40+style on this page.

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