(Video) How To Style A Talbots Midi Skirt: With Cardigan, Oxford Button Up, Tory Burch Frances Satchel, and Tortoise-Bow Pumps

(ABOVE) Oxford-cloth shirts are one of my favorite clothing staples.

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I had been eyeing this skirt on line for some time and finally decided to get it, but in a petite length that hits just below the knee rather than mid-calf. Although I do sometimes wear skirts longer, I think this is the most flattering midi length on me; it covers my knees but not the narrowest part of my calf.

Although I can easily wear this skirt for a dressy occasion–it is polyester taffeta–I thought it would be fun to make it more casual. So I paired it with a pastel-blue, oxford-cloth button up and a faux tortoise-accented watch, cuff bracelet, and pumps.

Speaking of pumps, I bought them in January of 2015 and I adore them. However, I definitely can’t do much walking in them, because I still am not that good at balancing in heels this high. How on earth do the “Real Housewives” do it?! ~Janis Lyn Johnson

WHAT I’M WEARING

SHIRT: Cambridge Dry Goods, Oxford Button Up, Past Season (Similar Land’s End) / CARDIGAN: Talbots / SKIRT: Talbots, Buffalo Check Midi (Currently On Sale) / BAG: Tory Burch, Small Frances Satchel, Past Season (Some Still Available Here) / SHOES: Tory Burch, Tortoise Bow, Chase Pump, Past Season (Alternative Pumps Nordstrom or Here) / WATCH: Michael Kors, Audrina, Tortoise, 37 mm / EARRINGS: QVC, Polished and Textured 14k Gold 1.25-Inch Hoops / MY MAKEUP (All Natural/Organic Ingredients)…FACE: 100% Pure, Both Crème and White Peach / CHEEKS: Gabriel Color, Vibrant Pink / LIPS: Hemp Organics/Colorganics, Ruby / EYELIDS: Gabriel Color, Eye Shadow, Chocolate Brown / EYELASHES: 100% Pure, Black Tea / (Some links are affiliates. More information here.)