TALL

. TALL : SHOPPING THE SUEDE SKIRT .

I’ve got a little secret to tell you guys, ever since I became obsessed with the suede skirt, i’ve been searching for the perfect one and despite investing in two of the beautiful Topshop versions, it was only when I swapped to the ‘tall’ section that the skirt finally delivered on all my wants, needs and desires. The thing with the Topshop skirt (well skirt, and skirts generally) is that it’s so go damned short. Even as a 5ft 5″ kinda girl, it was bottom skimming, and it was just so difficult to style for everyday occasions as it was simply too short … i loved the skirt too much to give it up, but this week I discovered Topshop have bought the black beauty out in a tall (and the tan version, which I actually already own in ‘tall’). So voila, same size 8 skirt, but this time in a tall version, and it’s literally all my dreams come true. Totally wearable, no longer bottom skimming & actually a perfect, very comfortable (more loose) fit. Hooray. So the secret to the perfect Topshop suede skirt … go TALL! Now I just want them to bring this version out in tall too!

. TOPSHOP BLACK SUEDE SKIRT (TALL) . TOPSHOP WHITE SHIRT . CELINE NANO . ZARA SUEDE LACE HEELS .

Now the skirt is a slightly more modest, and acceptable length, it’s a skirt that i’d 100% where to work, and so with this new occasion, comes a new styling opportunity. Cue, the black suede work look. Simple, monochrome and chic. I teamed the skirt with my white loose blouse and my Zara lace up heels, and finished off with Lady celine, for meetings this week. The look is really comfortable, looks professional and ultimately features my favorite purchase this season (the suede skirt, duh)!

It’s been a while since I shot in this location, but this week has been a bit busy and i’ve also been suffering a snotty rotten cold, so travelling to my usual spot to shoot got put on hold … instead I went back to an old favourite. My road. It’s not quite the beautiful back drop I usually like to go for, but there’s something about the rustic brick and beautiful roses that make this little spot a bit of a delight when Springs here.

Do you ever find that clothes are simply too short, and that swapping to a tall is an easy way to get the perfect length and fit? What do you think of this work worthy ensemble?