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Thursday, 24 February 2022

30 Ways to Wear: Target Navy And White Stripe Maxi Skirt

This Target navy striped maxi skirt was definitely overdue a 30 ways to wear post. I consider maxi skirts a staple in my mum wardrobe and this one goes with, and has been worn with, everything! I had trouble narrowing it down to just 30 outfits to share today.

What Is The 30 Wears Challenge?

Something I picked up from The True Cost documentary, where to reduce the environmental impact of fashion purchases, we should endeavour to wear everything we buy at least 30 times. Each month I share the different ways I've managed to do that with an item from my wardrobe, by looking back at all the daily outfit photos I've taken and shared on the blog over the years!


30 Ways to Wear: Navy Striped Maxi Skirt


30 wears challenge ways to wear a navy striped jersey maxi skirt outfit ideas away from the blue blog


Blue is my favourite colour, I always find it so wearable! And navy is a true neutral that goes with everything, so it's not surprising that this skirt has gotten a lot of wear. While the side splits do mean I can't really wear this skirt in winter as it's a little chilly, I do heavily wear it over spring and summer, and it works in autumn too. I have even layered it up a little for winter a couple of times, before realising it should really be more of a warm weather piece!


Cost Per Wear

I struggle to calculate cost per wear on this skirt because my mum bought it for me! I don't remember the cost but similar skirts at Target are around $25 so I assume it was that price or less back in 2016 when she bought it. At 33 documented wears on the blog, assuming it was $25, that's a cost per wear of around 75 cents! Pretty good going! I've definitely worn this skirt more than it's been shared on the blog too, as I have some photos of me wearing it during baby boy's hospital stay, so it's really over 36 wears.

Here are just some of the ways I've worn it:

Simple Tank and Striped Skirt Outfits


3 simple tank and striped maxi skirt outfit ideas for mums | awayfromblue

On a summer day a plain tank and a striped maxi skirt is an easy outfit for beating the heat, especially if the maxi skirt has side slits like this one does. In each of these 3 outfits I haven't deviated much with the colours in the tanks close to the colours in the skirt, but brighter coloured tanks do work equally well.


White Tees and Navy Striped Maxi Skirt Outfits


4 ways to wear white tee and striped navy maxi skirt outfits|  awayfromblue

Navy and white stripes? Try wearing it with more white! I don't have a lot of white in my wardrobe but I do love wearing the few white tees I have with this striped maxi!


Navy Striped Maxi Skirt With Purple


navy striped maxi skirt with purple 4 outfit ideas | awayfromtheblue

Blue and purple is a colour combination I really love, and despite the different shades and amounts of purple here, from the tank, tee or even the purple scarf and bag, they all work with the navy stripes.


Red Tops With Navy Striped Maxi Skirt


4 ways to wear a navy striped maxi skirt with red tops | awayfromtheblue blog

Red and navy is a nice and colourful combination! While this is a navy and white striped skirt with 4 different red tops, I don't think the outfit looks too American flag-like as the white stripes are smaller than the navy ones. I think with a differently striped skirt this might look a little like a 4th July outfit! But to me these 4 outfits work.


Outfits Wearing Yellow With A Navy Striped Maxi Skirt


3 ways to wear a navy striped maxi skirt with yellow | awayfromtheblue

Yellow and blue are such a cheerful combination! A bright yellow tee really pops against navy, but a little mustard yellow bag like I'm wearing there in the second and third outfits can be a smaller way to introduce such a bright colour to your outfit.


Pink and Navy Outfit Ideas With Striped Maxi Skirt


navy striped maxi skirt with pink 3 outfits | awayfromblue blog

Another fun combination, pink and blue! Just like with the other colours I've shared here, again multiple shades work with the neutral navy skirt. A pink tee is a nice outfit option, but as above, a bag works just as well. I really like the blush pink bag in the first outfit with this navy maxi skirt.


Tonal Blue Outfit Ideas With A Striped Maxi Skirt


3 monochromatic tonal blue otufit ideas with navy striped maxi skirt |  awayfromblue

The easiest monochrome outfits for me to pull together are blue ones, as it's my favourite colour and I have a lot of it in my wardrobe! Each of the blue tops I've worn in these 3 outfits are different shades of blue but they all pair nicely with the navy. The first outfit is completely monochromatic with all the blue, but I've used accessories in the second and third outfits to add a little extra colour.


Layering Navy Striped Maxi Skirt With a Denim Jacket


3 ways to wear navy striped maxi skirt in autumn with denim jacket | awayfromblue

When the weather cools I like to maximise how often I can wear this skirt, so throwing a simple denim jacket on top is a good way to do that. A denim jacket and maxi skirt work well for early autumn or spring days when there's a bit of chill in the air.


Grey Tees and Navy Striped Maxi Skirt Outfits


3 outfit ideas with grey tees and navy striped maxi skirt converse | awayfromtheblue

30 wears navy stripe maxi skirt grey tee outfits awayfromblue

Throwing in a bonus 3 outfits there at the end that I've only shared on Instagram before. Illustrating that I've almost worn every grey tee in my wardrobe with this skirt and that it really is a staple! It was one of the pieces I packed for my younger son's hospital stay one December a few years ago. Extremely comfortable to wear for that!



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56 comments:

  1. Nice styling as always, dear! My favorite is definitely the one with the blue v neck top. Take care always, dear.

    Marie
    https://theflowerduet.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks! It does look great with more blue!

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  2. Gorgeous skirt and love how you styled it in such many ways, lovely outfits!

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  3. I should try to track how many times I wear a piece I bet it would lead to much less shopping on my part! It's a great idea, honestly, for so many reasons and you do such a great job documenting your outfits!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. I've really found that! I'm so focused on what I already have and how I can get it to 30 wears I don't shop anywhere near as much as I used to!

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  4. I've always liked navy and yellow and I love the denim jacket look!

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  5. Wow, you've done well Mica, what a wonderful array of outfits. Jacqui x

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  6. I love the many ways you styled the skirt. You always put together such pretty outfits. Enjoy the end of the week and weekend Mica.

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  7. Mine looks exactly like yours and I really need to wear it some this year! I can't part with it but I have worn it much and mine was thrifted which is nice. Love how all the colors work so well with it.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. It's awesome yours was thrifted to so it has even more wears before it got to you! :) Hope you can wear yours more!

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  8. They are so versatile and you look great in every outfit. My version is are black skinny jeans I know they are out of style but I still live in them Lol.

    Steph G

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    1. I will never give up my skinny jeans, haha! Although now you have me thinking - I don't think I've done a 30 wears post on my black skinny jeans before!

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  9. When something works, of course it gets worn.

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    1. very true, and this has been on frequent repeat :)

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  10. I love your 30 wear post. You got some many cute outfit out of this maxi skirt. Hope you are having a good day. Its a rainy day here.

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home

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  11. I loved the ecological concept. And, it gives a lot of ideas about outfits. In fact, I think they all turned out well too! A hug.

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    1. Yes it's a good way to offset the environmental impacts of fashion to keep rewearing pieces instead of buying new!

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  12. Hello Mica,
    I love the concept of this post and I'm trying to make one, don't you mind if I copy you??? You can get many combinations with a single piece of clothing, good fashion tips! I loved it!! You are an inspiration!
    xoxo

    marisasclosetblog.com

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    1. Oh I don't mind you copying at all! I got this idea from "The True Cost" documentary, it's not an original idea.

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  13. what a cool post!
    thanks for sharing this!!

    https://www.itzytrendy.com/2022/02/orange-february.html

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  14. That is one amazingly versatile skirt! Love all the colors you've worn it with!

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  15. I love blue too! It's a beautiful color and a versatile one at that. I love it paired with orange but you really can't go wrong with white as well. I hope you are having a great week!

    Maureen | www.littlemisscasual.com

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  16. Buenas combinaciones. Te mando un beso.

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  17. I always applaud you for this series because it goes to show how we can wear an item so many ways!
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Yes it's fun to look back and see all the different ways I've worn things for this series!

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  18. That skirt has definitely earned its keep in your wardrobe! There's some lovely combinations, it looks fabulous with purple and I love the outfit with the blue moto jacket and your hair in a bob!
    Have a lovely weekend, Mica! xxx

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    1. I am getting really good value from it definitely! I'm so pleased I have it in my wardrobe!

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  19. All these are fabulous styles to rock a striped maxi skirt!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  20. Hello Mica, I hope you're having a good week!

    I love this kind of posts because they can show us that it is possible to play with our clothes and find motivation to keep creating. In the end personal style has a lot to do with creativity. And I'd say this striped skirt is very versatile, specially during spring summer :)!

    Have a nice weekend!

    Pablo
    www.HeyFungi.com

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    1. So true, it's good to be creative with what we have instead of buying new things all the time. And I have gotten so much wear from this skirt in warmer months like that :)

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  21. One maxi skirt and it gives hundreds possibilities to wear them with other clothes- totally love it :-)

    Have a lovely and safe weekend

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    1. So true, I've gotten so much wear from this!

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  22. I only have striped shirts, no striped skirts, but stripes go with everything!

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    1. They really do! Stripes are the best print!

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  23. It's such a great skirt and goes with everything! A true staple.
    Gemma x
    https://www.jacquardflower.uk

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  24. I'm not surprised you hit 30 wears with this maxi skirt, Mica! Navy and stripes really go with any colour under the sun, doesn't it? Long may it continue to grace your wardrobe! Wishing you a lovely weekend, I do hope you've got something nice planned! xxx

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    1. So true - this skirt goes with everything, it's constantly on repeat!

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  25. I so wish it was maxi season here. You look great! Love how versatile the piece is.

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    1. We are lucky with no snow even in winter maxi season is most times of the year! :)

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  26. So many great items!

    Danielle | thereluctantblogger.co.uk

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  27. What a versatile piece! I too love blue; in all its tones.

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  28. Well done on 30+ wears on this skirt, Mica - it's definitely become a wardrobe staple for you. My favourite looks are (surprise!) the bright-coloured tops, especially the yellow and reds.

    Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!

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    1. It does work so well with brights! I'm pleased I've gotten so many wears from this skirt!

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  29. I really like this maxi skirt! You look great in every outfit!

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  30. I love all of your looks, very amazing!
    Thanks for sharing
    Have a nice weekend
    kisses ♥

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  31. Love how you have styled this. The various colours all give a different vibe, so makes the outfit feel fresh and new!
    Hope you have a lovely week ahead!
    Aimsy xoxo

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  32. I love that maxi skirt, Mica! It literally looks good with everything you've paired it with--I love it with pink, purple, yellow... you just can't go wrong with it! I can see how you were able to get to 30 wears with this one.

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    1. Yes! it goes with everything, no surprise I've been able to wear it so much, haha!

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  33. I love all the different ways that you have worn this piece! It is amazing that you really make sure that each and every item in your wardrobe is worn often, but never in the exact same way. You are such an inspiration!
    the creation of beauty is art.

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    1. I think it's a sign my wardrobe is too large that I can create too many different outfits, haha! So I'm really trying to make sure I can wear everything more often and shop less!

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  34. A striped maxi skirt is truly a versatile piece, love all the options you've shown! <3


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  35. You can't beat 75 cents per wear! All your looks are great, but I agree that the blue and yellow color combo is especially cheerful. :)

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    1. Yes it's got great cost per wear for me, definitely was a good thing for my mum to buy me!

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  36. I love your navy stripe maxi skirt! Thank you for sharing those outfits and similar skirts s informations.
    Your color combinations are always perfect!! Your smile, too<3

    akiko
    https://kimonosnack.blogspot.com

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  37. Thank you all for your lovely comments :)

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