Sunday 19 February 2012

A fashion revolution? Skirts over dresses

It all started with the peplum miniskirts worn over dresses at the iconic Miu Miu fall 2012 collection. Now, for spring 2012 and fall 2012, Derek Lam (for his 10 Crosby collection) and Alexander Wang have both featured skirts over dresses. A lot of people expressed their dislike when Karoline Kurkova tried out the look recently, however , Diane Kruger managed to rock it.. Now I want to know what you think! Personally, I quite like this look, when done right. I think that a complementary skirt over a printed dress, showing just a peak of the dress at the bottom looks very chic. I wonder whether this will be a true fashion revolution, and everyone in 10 years will find this look completely normal, and wonder what all the fuss was about back in 2012.. What do you think?
Images: 10 Crosby by Derek Lam, via Twirly Skirts and Diane Kruger in the collection via Zimbio.


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49 comments:

  1. Flavia Flanders19 February 2012 at 13:37

    love it!
    www.flaviaflanders.com

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  2. PRIYANKA DHIR19 February 2012 at 13:38

    love it !!! esp d striped skirt :)
    new post on my blog !! :)
    kisses
    www.fshn4us.blogspot.com

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  3. Ioana-Carmen19 February 2012 at 13:41

    a lil bit strange i think :)
    kiss

    http://sparkleeverydayblog.blogspot.com/

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  4. Unknown19 February 2012 at 13:57

    Yes! I saw this on Blake lively already last year, where she wore a skirt on top of on oversized jeansshirt (long enough to be a dress, and it came out on the bottom). It was described as a fashion-faux-pas by numerous websites, but I actually liked it a lot!
    All of this to see I like this trend ;-)
    xo,
    Natalie

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  5. Inma Orduna19 February 2012 at 14:01

    I like it!!!

    ;-)

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  6. Johanna19 February 2012 at 14:02

    I kinda love this. Especially the first image who totally rocked it!

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  7. pretty affairs19 February 2012 at 14:09

    interesting and i kinda like it... but not sure if i can pull this off though :)x

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  8. Sophie (www.myveryownlookbook.com)19 February 2012 at 14:15

    It looks kinda strange haha

    xoxo

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  9. vivien-fashion19 February 2012 at 14:33

    First photo is great! She look beutiful. Thanks for your commento! I follow you now! And I hope you follow me back. Kisses

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  10. Fashion-isha19 February 2012 at 14:58

    I've been seeing a lot of this lately and I have mixed feelings. I've been doing it for a while especially if I want to wear a mini skirt and make it a little longer but I don't do it so obviously. Iguess it's a trend I couldget used to!
    xo
    Sharon

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  11. issatchieu19 February 2012 at 15:01

    Diane Kruger for sure! Love the pencil skirt <3

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  12. Ellen19 February 2012 at 15:18

    how pretty of those dresses! :D

    love,
    Schitteren en Meid

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  13. Anonymous19 February 2012 at 15:51

    I´m in love with this trends, so exciting!
    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  14. Lovely Grey19 February 2012 at 16:12

    Oh I love this too. But we must be very careful in mixing and matching of prints and colors. Thanks for sharing! Visit my blog too!

    lovelybulatao.blogspot.com
    lovelybulatao.blogspot.com

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  15. Jenna Hughes19 February 2012 at 16:21

    i'd be interested to see if this becomes a hit

    http://underthefluorescents.blogspot.com/

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  16. Jelena Zivanovic19 February 2012 at 16:24

    To be honest I'm not so sure about this "trend"... it might look good but with completely matching items... for example I love the first look, the second one I don't like at all...
    kisses

    Jelena
    glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com

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  17. Marie19 February 2012 at 16:30

    Ik vind het best wel leuk, maar zelf doe ik het wel nog niet...;
    ♥

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  18. DreamsandDesires19 February 2012 at 16:34

    Pues me gusta la tendencia!!

    Un besazo.

    http://didesire.blogspot.com/

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  19. chaos kontrolowany19 February 2012 at 16:41

    So nice photos :)

    http://chaoskontrolowany.wordpress.com/

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  20. Mers Derska19 February 2012 at 16:43

    Beautiful Pictures ! Your blog is amazing !

    new Googlemail+Bloglovin follower

    Love Meroda
    http://berlin-fashion-fou.blogspot.com/

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  21. Lucy Kennedy19 February 2012 at 17:02

    Me too! :D
    I find it's an interesting combination!
    xx

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  22. sillvvia19 February 2012 at 17:58

    i think that it isn't good idea.:)

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  23. underthewillowtrees19 February 2012 at 18:05

    Would definitely try this! It's weird...I always wear jumpers over my dresses, but never thought of this. Will have to experiment now.

    Great blog, I'm now following xx

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  24. Anonymous19 February 2012 at 18:34

    Beautiful post!<3

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  25. Ivana Klepáčová19 February 2012 at 18:44

    wow amazing :)

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  26. AndreiaSalim19 February 2012 at 19:19

    I loved it, different, but beautiful!
    Thank you for your lovely comment!

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  27. Suzanne19 February 2012 at 19:22

    I love it when it's perfect combined!

    I checked your blog and I like it so much!
    Visit my blog and if u want, we can follow each other!

    Love, Suzanne
    http://becomethefashion.blogspot.com/

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  28. Anonymous19 February 2012 at 20:33

    Crazy tendency =) Love it *

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  29. Kathy 19 February 2012 at 21:20

    They are also doing it over tunics and long shirts. I think it's fun. xoxo
    http://www.hellohellofriday.com/

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  30. Carole Poirot 19 February 2012 at 21:25

    Quite like it - just as you said, as long as it's done right. Thanks for your comment on my blog, I really appreciate it. Have a good evening xo

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  31. Melly19 February 2012 at 21:27

    I like it.

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  32. Allison Young19 February 2012 at 21:46

    Love the first outfit and seriously, Diane Kruger is one of my style icons. She always looks amazing.

    www.absurdlypeculiar.blogspot.com

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  33. Shoe Lover19 February 2012 at 21:47

    loved aaaaaaaaaall the looks, specially the last one! it's a tricky trend, but if done right (like here) it can be a great one!

    XO!

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  34. evangelie19 February 2012 at 22:31

    I love this trend.. Especially if i've had 10 Crosby's skirt..oh dear I'd put it over every single dress! hehehe
    xo
    Ev

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  35. Carrie19 February 2012 at 22:34

    i actually saw this on the march 2011 seventeen magazine. i love the idea of layering a skirt over a dress. it's cute and fashionable. it's also a good way to change up an outfit.

    :)
    Carrie
    http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/

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  36. Carmen20 February 2012 at 00:04

    I quite like this look, especially on Diane Kruger, she looks wonderful.

    Carmen Ri.

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  37. Lovers, Saints & Sailors20 February 2012 at 01:55

    I did this the other day! I didn't even realise it was a thing...
    I like it :)

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  38. Veronica20 February 2012 at 01:56

    Very weird trend... but I like it!
    I enjoy reading your blog so much that I gave you an award on mine :)
    Go check it out!
    xo Veronica

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  39. M.E20 February 2012 at 02:08

    not too sure about it however if I had to choose, the last outfit is my fave!

    http://fashion-gourmet.blogspot.com/

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  40. canvasofculture20 February 2012 at 03:21

    wow love all these looks. the layering is great! lovely blog:)

    http://canvasofculture.blogspot.com/

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  41. tres chic chica20 February 2012 at 04:36

    I like it! I think if it's done right, the outfit will look great! Plus it's a great way to keep your old clothes and make them fresh again!

    http://nyorkeratheart.blogspot.com

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  42. Ayu Damayanthi20 February 2012 at 05:28

    lovely post <3

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  43. Am2Pm Chic20 February 2012 at 06:44

    I like your take on the current trend! I think when it is done in proportion. it will look fun! thanks for visiting. xx

    http://am2pmchic.blogspot.com/

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  44. pia20 February 2012 at 09:58

    this looks like fun! have you tried it yet????
    xx
    pia

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  45. Rainbow Gatherer20 February 2012 at 10:00

    nice but I would not prefer to wear :)

    http://rainbowgatherer.blogspot.com

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  46. Marianna20 February 2012 at 18:11

    i am not against this trend, it worn right it may look great, but i don't think that it is here to stay, i think its just a trend that will eventually leave as it came

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  47. Anonymous20 February 2012 at 18:14

    I think this looks really good, definitely trying it out !

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  48. The Merchant Project21 February 2012 at 15:17

    great post!

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  49. Carla S.Gerfeld22 February 2012 at 16:30

    diane krueger,a great inspiration,she's really classy

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