Two Outfits, One Skirt*

You might find this surprising, but I'm a seriously light packer when it comes to weekend breaks. Not because I've got packing down to a fine art, but because I get grumpy if I have a heavy bag. No, I'm not joking, I really am that pathetic. So when Boohoo challenged me to make my holiday wardrobe go further for the exact reason of making packing easier and lighter I knew I'd be able to do it because it's what I do every time I go away. I've focused on packing items of clothing that can multi-task and put together two completely different outfits to show how versatile one item can be. I love getting creative with styling outfits and if I can save myself a heavy suitcase in the process then I'm one happy lady.

The item I chose to tie both outfits together is this gorgeous skirt*. I find skirts so easy to dress up or down so it seemed like the perfect option for this challenge. Boohoo have such a huge range of skirts that it legitimately took me about an hour to actually narrow it down to this one, but I adore pleated midi skirts so it was always going to be this one really. So far I've only invested in a black pleated midi skirt and the pale green is a much summerier (is that a word?!) alternative and the colour actually goes with more than you'd think. A pleated skirt like this one is perfect as a multi-tasking wardrobe item as it really can be dressed up or down based on what you want to achieve with your outfit and I've styled it two different ways in this post based on things you might find yourself doing on a UK city break!

Outfit One | Daytime 

During the day I tend to stay quite casual. Generally, I'll be doing a lot of walking because I love a good wander when I'm exploring a new place so I basically want something comfortable and practical but that I still feel good in. The great thing about this skirt is that it's so effortlessly chic as well as being insanely comfortable (hellooo elasticated waistband), which means that it's easily paired with a t-shirt* and trainers. The t-shirt and trainers make a very casual outfit, but the skirt just gives it a little bit of an edge and I always like to look that little bit different. I love it when an outfit just comes together and makes you feel good about yourself when you've put in the minimum effort! I went for a striped t-shirt because stripes are always a good idea and it's just another element of interest in the outfit, although the skirt would look great with a plain t-shirt as well. This particular t-shirt is so comfortable because it's fairly loose-fitting and it's also incredibly soft so perfect for walking around all day in.

Skirt* - Boohoo (here) | T-shirt* - Boohoo (here) | Trainers - Tu Clothing (old) | Sunglasses - Asos (old)

Outfit Two | Evening

I'm definitely one for a more casual evening look than super dressy as I'll usually be doing something quite chilled anyway like a meal and a few drinks (and then bed by 10pm - rock and roll) so I paired the skirt with this off the shoulder top*. I love off the shoulder tops in summer and I adore the little pom poms. The pom pom trend is one I've taken far too long to get on board with, but now I've started I probably won't be stopping anytime soon. I love that the top could also act as another versatile item just like the skirt - it makes a lovely evening look as part of this outfit, but it could just as easily be paired with jeans or denim shorts on another day for a more casual daytime look.

The sandals* are my absolute favourite item in this outfit - again they're fairly casual, but the heel on them just makes the outfit a little more dressy for the evening. They're also incredibly comfortable - the strap around the ankle gives a bit of support and the heel is just the right height for me to still be able to walk in (always useful). In fact this whole outfit is very comfortable so perfect if you're heading for a meal in the evening (lots of room for a food baby). The whole outfit makes me feel like a sassier version of me and when an outfit does that you know it's a goodun.

Skirt* - Boohoo (here) | Top* - Boohoo | Sandals*- Boohoo

Amy x

*Complimentary items featured in this post, opinions my own.