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Midi or Mini

 Olivia Palermo style 2014;  spring summer 2014 outfit ideas; how to wear black and white; midi skirt trend, fringe trend

Photos: Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of People StyleWatch, oliviapalermo.com.

Two great neutral outfits that are anything but boring. A small accessory—belt—had a profound impact on today’s featured looks. A midi skirt paired with a long shirt can be dangerous in terms of proportion, a belt that helps define the waist line and create layers solves the problem with ease. So does it for the look on the right: a hip length top paired with flats can make our legs appear very short, a waist belt combined with a mini skirt create the harmonious proportion while elongating the legs.

A reader Karin (Hi, Karin!) asked me what to wear to stay on trend in her 50s, while, the hot midi skirt trend is definitely for you! Change the crop tank top to any top in your closet, I can see you rock this look (above left) beautifully!

In Chinese: 今天分享两个低调却潮感十足的造型。你可能也注意到了,一个小小的配件–皮带–在这两个造型里都起到了非常关键的作用:第一个造型里中长裙和长衬衫原本是很危险的搭配,但借助一条腰带强调腰线,就轻松扭转了整身的效果。同样,第二个造型里的中长T恤搭配平底鞋会非常容易显腿短,加上一条腰带,再配上迷你短裙,腿部线条瞬间被拉长了。

一个读者问我50多岁怎么穿出时尚感,我觉得今天的第一造型就非常适合你,只要把里面的短款上衣换成你衣橱里已有的其它背心,你穿这套一定非常优雅!

 Olivia Palermo style 2014;  spring summer 2014 outfit ideas; how to wear black and white; midi skirt trend, fringe trend,  Necklace: Kenneth Jay Lane Gold-plated faux pearl collar necklace  Shirt: Equipment Adalyn washed-silk shirt  Top: For Love & Lemons Sporty Knit Crop Top  Skirt: Tibi Pleated leather midi skirt (the neatly pleated waist won't add bulk, the leather is butter soft. Wear it in fall/winter with tights and booties; similar here)  Belt: B-Low The Belt Tyler Belt  Shoe: Pour La Victoire Cut-Out, Lace-Up Leather Sandals  (also here; another great deal here!)  Clutch: Jil Sander Medium leather clutch

Necklace: Kenneth Jay Lane (my obsession!)
Top: For Love & Lemons (a longer and more graceful choice here)
Shirt: Equipment
Skirt: Tibi (the neatly pleated waist won’t add bulk, the leather is butter-soft! Wear it in fall/winter with tights and booties; similar here)
Belt: B-Low
Shoe: Pour La Victoire  (also here; another great pair on sale here!)
Clutch: Jil Sander

Olivia Palermo style 2014;  spring summer 2014 outfit ideas; how to wear black and white; midi skirt trend, fringe trend,  Top: Rag & Bone Monty Raglan Tee  Belt: Ann Taylor everyday belt  Skirt:  Topshop pleat mini skirt  Nail: Chanel nail color #605  Shoe: Alexander McQueen Studded Soft Back Slipper (60% off! also here; similar here) Bag: B-Low The Belt Twiggy Handbag (last time seen here) Hat: Rag & Bone Wide Brim Fedora

Top: Rag & Bone
Belt: Ann Taylor
Skirt:  Topshop
Nail: Chanel #605
Shoe: Alexander McQueen (60% off! also here; similar here)
Bag: B-Low (last time seen here)
Hat: Rag & Bone

By Helen Hou

I'm Helen. In the huge fashion world, what attracts me the most is the way different people accessorize themselves. Our daily outfit choices are not just about the pieces we pick, they relate to something lurking deeply within our hearts: how we feel about ourselves, how we express ourselves to the rest of the world, what kind of people do we want to be and what kind of life do we want to live. Following my passion for fashion, I immerse myself in this bizarre world and try my best to share what I learned with you!