Hearts of Palm

I was a bit reluctant to wear this skirt when I first received it. While into the print — can you ever go wrong with palm leaves? — I was a skeptical about the shape/length. Slightly poofy resting just above the knee? Tricky tricky, Pollyanna.

After a few rounds of trial and major error with different colored tops and heels, I realized the only way to lessen the poof and draw away from the length was to pair the skirt with a heavily patterned shirt. The magic of print mixing strikes again!

I looked no further than Monsieur Comme des Garçons and all his stripey glory for my skirt’s pattern playmate. Though nothing about the two go together, my mirror told me it worked.

But what do you think?

Comme des Garçons shirt | Vero Moda skirt | J.Crew heels & belt | Zara bag | Gorjana necklace

// photos by Emily Malan