I stumbled across this Mac Duggal skirt in black, and when googling for more sources I found the version in peachy-pink "Hibiscus." It's far out of my price range as well as my size (sold out), but it's something I could make a version of. I make and wear a lot of very full skirts. This is so full and flouncy and it doesn't even have a petticoat layer!

This one looks like a greater than full circle skirt with pleated gores; I can find a pattern for that. And the fabric isn't impossible. (I might be able to find it in silk faille instead of polyester.)

But before I spend time searching for pattern and fabric, how should I style it?? I'm seeking inspiration as well as specific suggestions/recommendations.

• The high, fitted waistline is critical to this style. It must be visible, so items tucked or cropped (they will not be cropped on me).
• I am tall and high-waisted (high rise), also with a short waist (shoulder to waist). Basically, all my height is from the waist down. I can wear petite tops.
• There's not much space between my bust and waistline. Blousy tops aren't the best since they just look poochy.
• The first model picture is shown with a black top. I almost never wear black. Plus it's stark with this shade of pink.
• A black top would make my short/small top half recede. It recedes anyway, I don't need help with that.
• The pink skirt is obviously the star of the show. I would like the top to integrate with it. The third picture is from Anthropologie. The silky camisole/nightgown top isn't my favorite look but the color/print coordinates well.
• And ideally not too twee or childish. It's hard with pink and pastels, I know.
• While we're at it, shoes to go with these looks! I'm thin on dress-up shoes, apart from vintage-styled metallics.

I have a scanty dressy wardrobe. A skirt like this I can potentially dress up for either cold or warm weather events... but I need help!