With the flood of looks that hit the streets every fashion week, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the glitz and glamour. People came to shows, danced like peacocks in front of the cameras and were encouraged to wear the latest designer accessories, which certainly gave our imaginations plenty to explore. However, practicality is often hidden in plain sight.
This season, amid the glitz and glamour of Milan, a simple and shoppable outfit formula emerged: plain skirts and sweaters. Favoured by chic Italian celebrities (including the iconic Mrs Prada), this sweater and skirt combo makes a stylish yet practical outfit for the tricky transition season and beyond. Easily paired with colourful little heels or knee-high flat boots, this classic and unique Italian shoe now feels fresh and elegant. Recreate the formula with some of our favourite street style looks below.
Askme Milan Fashion Week Street Style Highlights:
Midi skirts for the office: Massimo Dutti Flowing Midi Skirt, $149
Cashmere Crewneck Sweater: Frame Cashmere Crewneck Sweater, $490
Striped polo: Blue Lotan Lena Striped Cashmere Polo, $495
Stylish black pencil skirt: Staud Smith Skirt, $245
Shrunken cardigan: Madewell alpaca-blend cardigan, $98
Lace-Trimmed Slip Dress: J.Crew Neck Gwyneth Lace-Trimmed Slip Dress, $168
Metallic ballet shoes: Ganni Women’s Metal Buckle Ballet Shoes, $475
Black Pump: Reformation Gracelyn Pump, $298
Embrace the Contrast
This unique and sexy look is all about opposites attracting, pairing perfectly with a knee-length skirt and oversized cardigan. High heels and a sharp bag keep this look from overpowering the wearer.
light white layered sweater
Pairing pretty white midi pants with a chunky layered knit is perfect for fall. Again, the accessories provided balance to this look—the ballet flats added the perfect amount of lightness.
Adding a Touch of Femininity to Preppy
A continuation of the preppy trend that started last spring, it looks like polo sweaters are here to stay. Here we see the piece taking on the feminine side when paired with a maxi skirt and silver Mary Janes.
Wear all black for an unexpected look
This all-black look feels particularly feminine thanks to the cut and silhouette – a short-sleeved knit dress paired with an ankle-length skirt and round-toe pumps.
Want some mulled wine? Try Burgundy and Burnt Orange
Burgundy is one of our favorite colors, and we love how it pairs unexpectedly with rusty orange. Pair this combo with neutral accessories and simple gold hoop earrings.
Lace and cashmere match perfectly
To tone down the sex appeal of a lace dress, pair it with a crew-neck cashmere sweater and fashion-forward shoes. Also in pink satin, these pointed-toe pumps will make you look edgy rather than girly.
Contact Argyle
Only Prada can make every girl yearn for a pair of argyle socks, which are worn here in the most shockingly fabulous way: with a slip dress, heels, and a simple trench coat.
