The Fifty’s Inspired Burgundy Skirt

(Skirt – Exact, Top – Exact, Shoes – Exact, Bow – Exact, Bracelets – Similar)

I’ve been experimenting lately with some more feminine looks, trying to avoid my usual go to of denim (yes, it is hard, ha ha!) and opt for some more girly pieces, but styling them in a way that’s me. When I saw this beautiful fifty’s inspired scuba skirt in wine on ASOS, I was absolutely smitten with it! I thought it was stunning and I knew just exactly how I wanted to style it. I’ve seen similar skirts like this on other fashion bloggers like Atlantic Pacific and I was never really sure how well I would be able to pull them off due to the length, but I think this one turned out perfect! I couldn’t help but spin around so it floated outwards, just like I used to do when I was a little kid in my party dress that I loved.

I decided to pair the skirt with a black off the shoulder crop top, also from ASOS, as I thought this would suit the style of it perfectly. I think the shoulder sleeves really give it that fifty’s vibe as well! I then paired the look with my Christian Louboutin Pigalle heels as the black tied in well with the top and these are one of my classiest pairs of shoes. I think they are timeless as well so no matter what era you are channeling, these will always be the right choice. I then threw on some of my gold and pearl bracelets that I often tend to wear and wore my pearl earrings from Azendi to complete the look.

Now for my hair, as you know I usually wear it down all the time, but I wanted to smarten up this outfit so I tied it in a bun and wore my new burgundy bow hair band over it, so the bow would show from the front as well. I never usually wear my hair like this and it was quite liberating actually having it off of my neck and face for once! So, what do you think of this outfit? I would love to know your thoughts! I hope you had a fantastic weekend too!

Written by Lorna Burford

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89 Comments

ali
September 8, 2014 / 8:22 pm

Lorna this is one of the nicest outfits I have ever seen you in, even your hair looks amazing. You have the most perfect figure, you choose such wonderful clothes to compliment it, I love the colours, I love everything about this whole look xx

- Lorna
  Author
  September 8, 2014 / 8:23 pm
  
  Thank you so much, ali! That’s really kind of you!
  
geoff
September 8, 2014 / 8:43 pm

I want those shoes…x

- Lorna
  Author
  September 8, 2014 / 9:13 pm
  
  They are pretty aren’t they?
  
  - geoff
    September 8, 2014 / 9:16 pm
    
    Id so love to try…
    
    - Lorna
      Author
      September 8, 2014 / 9:19 pm
      
      Have you ever tried Louboutin? He does knee high boots too!
      
      - geoff
        September 8, 2014 / 9:24 pm
        
        cannot afford Louboutin…..They are so sexy………love to try the boots and the shoes……
        
Edwin
September 8, 2014 / 9:07 pm

Super Chic!!! Greetz Edwin!

- Lorna
  Author
  September 8, 2014 / 9:15 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
Fashion Musings Diary
September 8, 2014 / 9:30 pm

Lovely full skirt! You look amazing!
XO
Jeanne
http://fashionmusingsdiary.blogspot.fr

- Lorna
  Author
  September 8, 2014 / 10:05 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
Veronika
September 8, 2014 / 9:55 pm

Amazing outfit! The skirt is perfect and looks great with crop top and Louboutins!
I like your hair style!

- Lorna
  Author
  September 8, 2014 / 10:05 pm
  
  Thank you, Veronika!
  
PickyLachesis
September 8, 2014 / 10:59 pm

Simply stunning! ^^ XoxPK

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- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 12:05 am
  
  Thank you!
  
Eric R
September 9, 2014 / 12:27 am

Wow Lorna you look so beautiful! A nice crinoline would give some poof to the skirt. I think this is a very flattering look for you. Personally I love the Asos midi skirts, but a dress with this type of skirt would look so pretty on you. Great post!

- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 1:22 am
  
  Thank you so much Eric! I’m glad you like it! A dress would be cool!
  
Eric R
September 9, 2014 / 12:33 am

Also this top and shoes with leather pants can give a real Grease type vibe. Its both sexy and unique!

- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 1:23 am
  
  Yeah, it does have that vibe doesn’t it!
  
Jessica (What To Style)
September 9, 2014 / 1:01 am

Aw what a lovely look! Amazing skirt! 🙂

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xoxo,
Jess

- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 1:23 am
  
  Thank you 🙂
  
Scott
September 9, 2014 / 1:24 am

I really like this outfit. You truly look amazing! Although, it helps to have the right figure as well. I like how you always blend in the colours of your outfits so nicely. I especially like the shoes. 🙂

- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 1:32 am
  
  Thanks Scott 🙂 Very kind of you!
  
Rebecca
September 9, 2014 / 4:04 am

wow,love your outfit,you look like very sexy and fashonable

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- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 11:44 am
  
  Thank you Rebecca!
  
Carol Hanson
September 9, 2014 / 5:15 am

Fab outfit the colour and style really suit you x

- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 11:44 am
  
  Thanks, Carol!
  
brightandshiny87
September 9, 2014 / 5:25 am

Oh my word! This is definitely something i would love to wear. From the hair to the shoes. You nailed it!
Bright Shiny Day

- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 11:43 am
  
  Thanks!
  
domoo
September 9, 2014 / 5:31 am

You look so cute!!!

- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 11:43 am
  
  Thank you!
  
shamuboo
September 9, 2014 / 5:46 am

Your hair is stunning and gorgeous fixed in such a way. Accentuates the beautiful lines of your face so well and is fun and sweet. The crop is perfect for your lovely curves and pretty belly. And that skirt is a wonderful color and so elegant. You look stunning! xoxo

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- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 11:43 am
  
  Thank you so much! That’s kind!
  
Giusy Benevento
September 9, 2014 / 9:58 am

Love the skirt!
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- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 11:43 am
  
  Thank you!
  
Amy Fashion Blog
September 9, 2014 / 12:24 pm

gorgeous outfit

- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 1:04 pm
  
  Thank you, Amy!
  
Dahlia
September 9, 2014 / 1:10 pm

Great outfit, I love the dress!

- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 1:59 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
Liz@LamentingLizzie
September 9, 2014 / 1:48 pm

This is a lovely look for you. I love full skirts, and wine is such a nice fall color. I also like how you kept it up to date with the crop top.

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- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 2:00 pm
  
  Thank you so much!
  
Eric R
September 9, 2014 / 2:05 pm

Something like this would be perfect without being too over the top!

http://www.tatyana.com/image/cache/data/Dresses/alika-circle-navy-63-1333×2000.jpg

And if youre experimenting looks why not consider a polo dress?

- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 3:08 pm
  
  That’s a really pretty one! And lol, you know how I feel towards polo dresses on me, I’m not experimenting that far, ha ha.
  
Beauty Follower
September 9, 2014 / 5:01 pm

Cute look… love the bow touch!

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- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 5:25 pm
  
  Thank you so much!
  
Emily
September 9, 2014 / 5:43 pm

I don’t know why but this outfit reminds me of Spain. Maybe something the women would’ve worn there back in the 50’s and 60’s. Love it!

xx E∆
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- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 5:49 pm
  
  I suppose it is a lot like a Spanish dress actually!
  
Diana Livia
September 9, 2014 / 5:55 pm

Thats a beautiful outfit!! Lovely photos!! 🙂
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- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 6:22 pm
  
  Thank you Diana 🙂
  
Rebecca
September 9, 2014 / 8:48 pm

What a totally fabulous outfit! Love that beautiful midi skirt and the matching hair bow is perfect!

Rebecca
http://www.winnipegstyle.ca

- Lorna
  Author
  September 9, 2014 / 8:56 pm
  
  Thanks Rebecca!
  
wishesandreality
September 10, 2014 / 12:22 am

Love, love, love this skirt! Beautiful, retro look. You look great!

Heidi D.
http://www.wishesandreality.com

- Lorna
  Author
  September 10, 2014 / 12:32 am
  
  Thank you!
  
Tanya
September 10, 2014 / 5:03 am

Such a beautiful feminine look. I love your skirt and the color so autumn already. Love.

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- Lorna
  Author
  September 10, 2014 / 12:57 pm
  
  Thank you Tanya!
  
libys11
September 10, 2014 / 5:26 am

gorgeous!! that burgundy color is amazing on you!! 😀

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- Lorna
  Author
  September 10, 2014 / 12:57 pm
  
  Thank you 🙂
  
Chocolate Rose Style
September 10, 2014 / 11:11 am

Ohhh Wonderful!
Chocolate Rose Style

- Lorna
  Author
  September 10, 2014 / 12:57 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
Deriva Creaciones
September 10, 2014 / 12:36 pm

Your are very pretty. It’s amazing those pics.

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Sea & jewellery lovers

- Lorna
  Author
  September 10, 2014 / 12:56 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
Melange-Boutique By Noe&Lolita
September 10, 2014 / 12:53 pm

Super cute idea, lovely colour and skirt

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- Lorna
  Author
  September 10, 2014 / 12:56 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
Remi Sabbah
September 10, 2014 / 2:23 pm

Gorgeous skirt love your hair do !!! Very chic <3
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- Lorna
  Author
  September 10, 2014 / 2:44 pm
  
  Thank you so much!
  
Elena
September 10, 2014 / 2:41 pm

I love your blog and nominated you for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award! Check out my post to learn more about it.
http://heavenisaplaceonline.blogspot.com/2014/09/sisterhood-of-bloggers-award.html
xx Elena

- Lorna
  Author
  September 10, 2014 / 2:48 pm
  
  Thank you, that’s very kind of you to nominate me!
  
jointyicroissanty
September 10, 2014 / 2:50 pm

Beautiful skirt! You look so stylish!

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- Lorna
  Author
  September 10, 2014 / 2:53 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
OneUseFashion
September 10, 2014 / 4:37 pm

Great skirt, love it!! Beautiful outfit
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- Lorna
  Author
  September 10, 2014 / 5:05 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
Martin
September 10, 2014 / 11:40 pm

The skirt, the heeols. the top…Oh I love it! Every detail is perfect! The pictures are really stunning! Well done 🙂

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- Lorna
  Author
  September 11, 2014 / 12:04 am
  
  Thank you 🙂
  
Elena
September 11, 2014 / 8:10 am

Your skirt is gorgeous, classy and feminine. I love burgundy… Fab heels :)))

xoxo
http://www.bellezzefelici.blogspot.com

- Lorna
  Author
  September 11, 2014 / 12:05 pm
  
  Thanks!! :)))
  
mammaaltop
September 11, 2014 / 3:32 pm

beautiful skirt!! you look so pretty!! kiss

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- Lorna
  Author
  September 11, 2014 / 6:32 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
Elisa Zanetti
September 11, 2014 / 4:31 pm

u look great dear! <3

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- Lorna
  Author
  September 11, 2014 / 6:32 pm
  
  Thanks!!
  
Layla
September 11, 2014 / 8:37 pm

Such a beautiful look – you look so pretty! 🙂

Layla xx

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- Lorna
  Author
  September 11, 2014 / 8:55 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
Patricia
September 11, 2014 / 8:40 pm

Great look, love yor bow and skirt ;)))

http://patricia-loves-fashion.blogspot.com/

- Lorna
  Author
  September 11, 2014 / 8:55 pm
  
  Thanks :)))
  
robedemarieedosnu
June 3, 2015 / 1:37 am

Nice, i really like it.

- Lorna
  Author
  June 3, 2015 / 2:04 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
Steven W
September 13, 2015 / 5:22 pm

My 3rd Favourite of your Autumn 2014 looks. 🙂

This is an absolutely gorgeous outfit and you look stunningly beautiful in it. Although it’s quite different to your more frequent looks it’s still very much in keeping with them too – what with the colour choices and the clever twists to the look. Definitely 1950s updated to now. 🙂

- Lorna
  Author
  September 13, 2015 / 10:18 pm
  
  Thank you! As I mentioned, this one is actually my favourite one of them all from last year! If not one of the best of my all time outfits, I loved the skirt and the way it spins around like that, it’s so pretty! It was a great shoot!
  
Ed
June 28, 2020 / 6:58 pm

Looks like I’m late to the party, but this just popped up, and Holy Hotness! Bring back the 50s, Lorna!

- Lorna
  Author
  June 29, 2020 / 6:06 am
  
  Thank you so much!