Peplum + Leather
[Chevron Peplum Top: Penelope Lane Clothing or Forever21 here | Leather Skirt: H&M (similar) | Shoes: Target (old, similar) | Tights: Express | Necklace: GroopDealz | Denim Jacket: LOFT (old, similar) | Watch: Target | Bracelets: InPink + Kenya | Monogram Clutch: Pink Azalea]
So, some of you may remember how last Friday I shared that I had lunch with my friend Brooke, and we both happened to show up wearing matching leather skirts. And I know that you were just dying to see my full outfit (a wee bit of sarcasm). Well, Brooke shared her look last week so, I thought it’d behoove me to share mine. Or something.
I’m not going to lie, if someone told me a year ago I’d be rocking this top and a leather skirt, I would have straight up laughed in their face. It’s totally out of my style comfort zone and I am A-OKAY with it.
It’s outfits like this that make me really love the art of fashion. It’s taking pieces that we might not have ever thought to wear and figuring out how to rock them. And the other thing I love is not trying to pretend I’m a size 2 (not that there’s anything wrong with being a size 2), but figuring out how to wear different trends with my own body type.
For example, a form-fitting leather skirt is NOT going to look right on me. It’s going to hug me in all the wrong places. Whereas the high-waisted leather skirt draws the attention to the smallest part of my waist. And the peplum? Well, the peplum over the full skirt also adds a bit of flare and interest while distracting from my, uh, hips.
Anyway. I’m rambling.
The long and the short of it is: I love this outfit.
Linked up today with my Wednesday friends: The Pleated Poppy, Rolled Up Pretty, Rae Gun Ramblings, Wardrobe Wednesday, and Transatlantic Blonde.
Outfit is cute but LOVE those boots!
Whew – I was just updating myself over here… I have been absent too long, and missed so much awesomeness! I am officially following on all mediums… so no more missing out on my daily dose of Molly! I LOVE you in this skirt – so flattering and fun! And that monogrammed clutch… too much cute!
xx
i know, right?! i’ve been in the same mode – work has been crazy and i’ve been totally falling behind in my blog reading!! so i was catching up like a madwoman yesterday! thanks for coming by, jessica! you know i lurve you girl! 🙂 <3
This is such a great look on you! I am still warming up to leather skirt – not sure what style will flatter me most.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
thank you so much, alice!! you could definitely do it! it’s all about trial and error 🙂
That clutch is awesome!
thank you so much <3
love your clutch!
Have a fabulous night! Stop by nichollvincent.blogspot.com and say hello!
thank you so much, nicholl!
LOVE the peplum… I’m wearing it on my blog too today!
But you look awesome Molly! Can’t wait to see you this weekend!
http://cchicc3.wordpress.com/
yesss!! peplum twins! can’t WAITTTTTT to see you this weekend! 🙂
Glad you’re getting the most out of that leather skirt 🙂
✰Transatlantic Blonde✰
i sure am! 🙂 thanks, melaina!
Ok, so I think I just pinned a Paris fashion week street style look very similar to this… yep, you’re that good! I’m still obsessed with that leather skirt, hope you intend to wear it at least once a week. And the booties are delicious! And don’t get me started on that gorgeous hair of yours!!! ~Sarah
oh wow! thank you for the sweet comment, sarah! YOU rock! 🙂
Lovely blog! It’s my first time here to linkup! God bless!
thank you so much for coming by, laurie!! God bless! 🙂
Love the outfit! I’ve been thinking about trying to wear a peplum top, but I don’t think I can pull it off. After seeing your outfit, I might just give it a go!
thank you so much, meagan!! you should definitely give it a try! you’ll feel so sassy!
YAY!! FINALLY!! See while you may have been using sarcasm I really was waiting and waiting for you to post this! That teaser on instagram was driving me crazy! You look beautiful, as always 🙂
ahahha yesssss! see i knew there’d be at least one! 🙂 thanks, marissa!
yes! I love love love this skirt. as you already know 🙂 I need to find it!
hehehe 🙂 thanks, mia! 🙂
I love a good leather pieces but I STILL haven’t found a skirt that works for me. I’m so jealous–this one looks fab on you! My search continues…
-Alyssa
The Glossy Life
H&M, alyssa! check h&m! they have super affordable and flattering ones! 🙂 good luck!
Love this outfit Molly! Peplum, and leather, and those fabulous booties!! You look perfect!
Meredith
createthatoutfit.com
thank you so much, meredith! 🙂
i do too! =)
thank you! 🙂
Love that leather skirt! I am still hesitant to try leather…I am such a style wimp 🙂
creamyclothes.blogspot.com
oh girl you could totally do it! i know you can!! 🙂 give it a try!
I love AND WANT that clutch!! Very cute outfit 😉 As always.
Emily @ Dirt & Pearls
thank you so much, emily!
Yay!!! Dang cuz who took those pics haha. I’m glad you went out of your comfort zone because I saw you in person in this ensemble and you looked beautiful!!!!
Brooke @ what2wear
YEAH CUZ!! woop woop! my photog was HAWT!
I LOVE this outfit. The peplum top is so cute and the leather skirt is so pretty. Love them paired together, it’s totally edgy chic!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
thank you so much, yi-chia! 🙂
This skirt is adorable! Might be another one I “steal” from you! 😉
do it!! i’d love to see you rock it!
That’s an epic outfit. I love peplum, it hides a multitude of sins on me 🙂
wow thank you so much, steph! 🙂
So cute! I especially love the chevron peplum top!
thank you so much, lauren! 🙂 <3
I’m always scared to wear leather, but you make it look so wearable and easy!
Life Unsweetened
girl you could totally do it!! i know you can!! 🙂
I absolutely love this! So sassy and sweet! You are rocking this look, Molly!
thanks, clare! 🙂
I was dying to see this outfit and I love it!!! I actually like this type of leather skirt much better than a tight leather mini!
thank you so much, niki! i love it, too! 🙂
Love this look Molly! That top is SO cute. Isn’t it fun to be out of your style comfort zone sometimes?
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
thank you so much, annie! yes! going outside the comfort zone has been so fun!
I’ve been contemplating rocking the peplum look and I must say YOU, my friend, ROCK it. You look fantastic. I love that blogging makes us feel open about trying new styles. I feel so much less like a goober now when I try new things – I have a reason to!
oh lins you should totally do it! i love peplum! it’s really grown on me. and i totally agree – blogging has really helped stretch my imagination!
You look great. I love that you are stretching yourself and trying new things. Thanks for joining in with WW
thank you so much, miriam!!