hullo rae!! well, you alwasy look adorabley tough and chic so there's that. On this look i'm noticing that it's kind of cut off halfway between light and dark and i'm thinking you usually lean more towarads one or the other. i do think this skirt is really cute and pretty on you, so here's some ideas i had where you mite like it more....
I'd try styling it in a monochrome/tone type look as one idea. Mix it with bone, ovory, cream, taupe, griege, whatever, and i do like those nude booties with this skirt too. Maybe show more of your arms/neck/shoulders (or any combo of same) to bring that 'nudity' or Angie would call it structure up towards your top half to bring things together more.
i'd also consider shortening the skirt just an inch or two - you can be lazy like me and just fold the waistband over once or twice to see how you like the look. You could also try it with a tailored/close fit tee or cami with a cropped topper with elbow length or shorter sleeves (could just be scrunched up). Or go the other way and wear a slouchy, looser fit short/cap/sleeveless tee (like your madewell linen vee-neck) and a big scarf around your neck/shoulders. Keep your arms and legs free of covering so you don't look overwhelmed.
Another strategy, and if i recall correctly you're no stranger to this, is to dye it darker so it 'blends' more with your larger darker wardrobe. At the end of all this what's most striking to me is that it's a lot of really light so you're having a bit of a think as to how to get the proportions of value how you like them.
Anyways, hope this inspires a fun idea or two. Have a great weekend, and thank you for giving me brain a bit of exercise steph
