Chiconomical

Hello hello! It's been a hot minute since I last sat down to write a style post and it seems like there have been some major life changes that have happened but let's not get into all that because today's post is literally about flowers and pretty bits! This floral skirt has been in my closet for over 6 years and it's something that still seems to come out every summer!! Read on to see my top favourite ways to wear this floral skirt.

1. Basically Chic

A white tshirt is something I can spend the rest of my life in and have no regrets! This tshirt is a second hand buy from Coutloot and honestly, paired with this floral skirt and little scarf in my hair to keep the bun up and we're ready to go walk around the city on a cool Sunday morning! Or, as I like to call it, eat a whole lot of food while pretending to walk.

2. Denimize the World



A denim shirt works with everything! Honestly, if you've been following my #stylingoverbuying series then you know I've pretty much worn this denim shirt with every piece I own. The colors work beautifully with this floral skirt and well, since this denim shirt is actually quite thin and has a bit of cotton blend, it is great for when you know you're gonna hang out in places with aircon.

3. Chic Cardigan



While people think a cardigan makes you look frumpy, I firmly believe that a cardigan is an piece that just needs a little bit of thought and you can actually protect yourself from evil airconditioners (we've all seen the ones hell bent on freezing your kidneys!) and still go out in the scorching heat after. For this look, I actually took a vest and flipped it so that the buttoned size was at the back. Add a necklace and a cardigan and you've got a fun new look! The trick to not making it look completely crazy is to keep things in similar color palettes. Here, the green in the vest turned top links to the greens in the skirt which is why it doesn't look completely random. Try it guys, next time just layer a couple of surprising things together and you might just enjoy the outcome,

4. Mixing Prints



Stripes and florals are two prints that can define summer. So obviously I had to throw them together to create what is possibly my most favorite look. Just like the previous outfit, you want to make sure that neither of the print is too loud and is mostly in the same color palette. This is an outfit that I've remixed a couple of times and everytime it makes me smile instantly. Go ahead, pull out that striped t-shirt and throw on those printed maxi skirts or trousers and channel your inner summer couture goddess!

5. Crop It



Very similar to the previous look, but I've just swapped out the regular t-shirt with a croptop. Yes you might say this is very similar and you probably turn the t-shirt into a croptop and you'd be absolutely right! But, i still wanted to show this as an option for anyone who might not make the leap. This a look that I've worn to the beach on cool winter mornings but that's only because the sleeves make it quite warm to wear in hot summers. The idea is to take a croptop you might have lying around and pair it with a fun skirt to create a very boho chic, beachy outfit.


6. Topsy Turvy



Finally, I can't end this post without showing what is my favourite hack when it comes to skirts. Most a-line skirts are great candidates for a one-shoulder top look! All I've done here is worn the skirt around my shoulders and then zipped up the side. Now you're thinking but it's completely open ... and i hear you girl!! All you do is add a belt, I'd suggest adding a sturdy belt of a thickness that you feel most comfortable with and that's really it. You've got an easy one-shoulder top that's ready to be paired with a pair of simple denims or maybe even another skirt? Really, your mind's the limit!



And that's it folks. There a several more ways you can style a simple floral skirt but these to me are my top favourites and something that would in my opinion suit almost all body types in the sense that there's most likely something for your body and personality type. Don't forget to swing by my Instagram for a video styling tutorial for all these looks (it's less than a minute long but packed full of quick style tips!).

If you do try one of these styles don't forget to use #Chiconomical to get featured on my feed!!

Outfit Details: 
Floral Skirt: Rs. 599, Fashionatclick
White T-shirt: Rs. 400, Coutloot
Floral Scarf: Rs. 899, Zara
Denim Shirt: Rs. 200, Linking Road, Bandra
Mint Jacket worn as top: Rs. 1000, Label life
Sling Bag: Rs. 1000, Label Life
Golden Cardigan: Rs. 899, Koovs Fashion
Striped Tshirt: Rs. 200, Hill Road, Bandra
Croptop: Rs. 200, Forever21
Denims: Rs. 1200, Asos

One Maxi Dress, 7 Ways to Wear it!

Story time! The maxi dress featured here has been unworn in my cupboard for over six months. You're probably wondering why (or not, that's perfectly awrite too but I'm gonna tell you anyway). I saw this maxi dress on a Vajor Sunday weekly sale (those are awesome btw, you might want to keep any eye out for them) and I was in love. This print spoke to my bohemian soul and I wanted it but couldn't afford to buy it. Turns out someone I know was listening to my public rant on how I loved it and bought it for me.



Cut to the delivery and I was surprised but excited! Now turns out, my sister was home the day I tried it on and she told me it was way too big for me. She said that it was too big for me (eventhough it was an XS) and looked like something for pregnant women. Bottom line, it just doesn't look good. I'd liked to say it didn't affect me but it did. It essentially colored my opinion at a certain level and it meant the dress stayed in my closet, with tags on for a long time.



I don't know why I picked it up but two months ago, I did. I wore it to a lunch date with my family and guess what, two absolute strangers complimented my dress. Safe to say I was shocked just a little bit but also shook. (like those beauty youtubers say) The lesson is this, never let the world decide your choices in fashion or otherwise. You can hear them and consider them, but listen to what your heart says. Well, turns how I've not only managed to prove my sister wrong but this is possibly one of the most versatile dresses I've ever worn!

1. Belt it Out


Hands down, my favourite way of making anything look good. A belt is such a versatile part of your wardrobe it makes event the most shabbiest things look good. All you need to do with clothes that are slightly too big for you is to add a belt. The trick is to add it at the smallest part of your waist to give an illusion of that perfect figure. Bonus, this look hides ALL the food babies you might create and still makes you look fabulous!

Outfit Details: 
Floral Maxi Dress: Rs. 990, Vajor
Belt: Rs. 799, Label Life
Heels: Rs. 1200, Koovs
Bag: Rs. 599, Part of a Sugarbox

2. Layer it Up



This second look is one you've seen before. It featured in my post about 10 looks for Valentine's day (check it out guys, it's a good post too!) and I've already worn this atleast twice. Repeating looks? Why of course I do that! Anybody who understands the value of money repeats their looks! Be proud of being an outfit repeater! Anyway, I just added an oversized jumper and then tucked it in at the front. No fuss, practical winter outfit. You can add some warm leggings below the dress and boots if you're worried about feeling cold down under!

Outfit Details: 
Floral Maxi Dress: Rs. 990, Vajor
Pink Oversized Jumper: Rs. 899, Glamorous UK from Koovs
Necklace: Rs. 200, Streetstore in Goa
Heels: Rs. 1200, Koovs

3. Jacket It



So this is something can recreate with whatever jacket you own. A leather jacket, a coat, a bomber, anything really. I added a denim shirt because personally, those are more my style but a jacket works just as well. The idea is to add something that you already own as a layer to ensure you're warm but chic. Good options to invest in would be a cropped jacket or a normal denim jacket if you ask me.

Outfit Details: 
Floral Maxi Dress: Rs. 990, Vajor
4. Shirt Up

Yet another look you can easily create with things you probably already own. I'm using the same denim shirt as the previous look but you can use any shirt you have. (I find a denim shirt to be one of those things you can use in many many ways). All I did is button it all the way up and knotted it instead of the belt. Since the dress is slightly big for me, it's important to create curves to keep from looking too boxy (Girl, even if you don't think you have curves, you do! You just need to find what works for you!).

Outfit Details: 
Floral Maxi Dress: Rs. 990, Vajor



5. Skirt up Top



Super simple I know. But you can always add a little something as a layer to a maxi dress. This ruffle maxi skirt with a similar shade of pink to the print on the dress is super fun in my opinion. Honestly, you just need to make sure it's longer or atleast the same length as the dress. An a-line skirt usually works best if you want to do some layering

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6. Drape it Right


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Floral Maxi Dress: Rs. 990, Vajor

7. And.. Tuck it again!


Yet another drape, but this one is more polished than the first one. The first one is something like a beach shack look while this one is more fancy night out. In this case, instead of tucking the front and the back, you fold the sides before the tuck. You can see it on the video but the result has no draping on the sides and creates a more a-line silhouette. It's simple and with a pair of heels and some bold red lip, you'll be ready for that evening party without having to pack an extra fancy outfit!

Outfit Details: 




Floral Maxi Dress: Rs. 990, Vajor

I hope you enjoyed these looks. Maxi dresses are absolutely perfect for holidays but sometimes it's a little hard to style them in more than one way and I hear you. That's the reason why this guide has fewer additional pieces as I wanted to create something that can be portable but functional. The idea is to give you some inspiration for creating looks with minimal pieces.

Don't forget to see the video on my Instagram where I share how I created all these looks. It's less than a minute but I hope you get some value from it. If you do please share it with your friends and comment with your favourite looks.

Layering is my favourite thing and winter is the perfect excuse to try this out! If you live in a tropical country you'll know that the temperatures can change drastically from one city to another and that means you definitely need some form of expertise with layering especially when it comes to random weather. Today's post is super specific to what I personally think is a great piece to layer. The jumper. Now I know that while all those bloggers look really cool in their layered #OOTD instagram posts, in reality, you'd probably look like a sack because let's fact it, we all have lumps and bumps and real life isn't an instagram still. That's why I've created this post to help you figure out how to layer jumpers over dresses like a pro and look great even when the camera isn't on!

1. The Side-knot



Okay, this is a trick that is my all time favorite when it comes to giving myself a little bit of shape. The trick is to knot the jumper over your dress so that it hits the smallest part of your waist. This literally takes about a minute to do and it will definitely change the outfit from shapeless to giving you an imaginary waist.

2. The slouchy layer



Okay, so I wish we were all cool enough to make this look as great as it does on instagram models but I'm not ashamed to say I'm not. If you don't feel brave enough in the winter to knot the jumper, this is another trick to add a bit of waist. All you need to do is wear the jumper normally and then add a statement belt or a bumbag(?) on top. I always just turn my sling bags into a belt. The smaller ones work great as stand-ins for the fanny bags that seem to have come back in style (and how!). All you need to do is wrap them around your waist, knot it at one end and simply tuck it into the bag. Yes, simple yet still very stylish!

3. The belted croptop


Finally, this is possibly my favourite way to wear a jumper. This works for jumpers that are not very chunky if I'm being completely honest (for super chunky ones you'd be better off sticking to the second style in my opinion). For this look, I folded the jumper and used a statement belt to hide the fold. This look works well for when you don't really want to invest in a cropped jumper but still want to pretend that you do. I like how the belt gives me a bit of extra defined waist to be very honest! I've worn variation of this look several times during my stint in a cooler city for work. Trust me, this trick can give you a waist even if you don't have one!

And those are some of my favourite ways to use a simple jumper and dress combo to work for you. Looking great in several layers is a task that we've all faced so I hear you girl! I hope you can use these tips to get some more use out of your wardrobe and if not anything else, just add a few fun twists to an otherwise similar looking outfit.

Stay tuned for next week's post with another #ThreeWaystoWear with this gorgeous maxi dress. I'm giving you all the scoop on how to make a maxi dress work for you in winter.

Don't forget to follow me on my Instagram for a few more shots of these outfits. I try my very best to keep the images unique to each social media platform so you get closer look at it and yes, even the ugly blooper shots we're all a little scared to share with the brutal online world!

Outfit Details: 
Jumper: Rs. 499, Vero Moda Sale
Maxi Dress: Rs. 899, Shein
Boots: Rs. 1199, Zara
Belt: Rs. 299, Koovs sale
Bag: Gifted, The Label Life
Bamboo Bag: Rs. 899, Bought second hand from Elanic