What top for this skirt??

[JenaW]

I just got this skirt in the apricot color from STP. I thought I was all set for my cruise since we went last year to similar places at the same time. But then I was 7 weeks pregnant and now I am BFing. So none of my sundresses will work as I nurse Hailey fairly often. I thought this skirt looked cute and could be dressed up for dinner but also worn during the day on shore. But I have no clue what to wear on top - style wise or color wise. I have several tanks from Down East Basics that are my staples. But they are all neutral colors or brights that wouldn't work too well (black, white, cream, mint, royal blue). I have a cute linen ivory tank from Gap that is a bit dressier but it has just enough of a pattern in the fabric that I think it may clash with the appliques in the skirt. Any other suggestions? I'd love to pair it with something I already have if possible, but I am not sure where to start.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/0,57889_Aventura-Clothing-by-Sportif-USA-Emma-Skirt-For-Women.html

Thanks
J

[jerigirl]

You don't think the cream or white tanks you already own would work?

[JenaW]

They may. They are just plain Down East Basics Wonder Tanks.
http://tinyurl.com/8cwtzd

So depending on the actual fabric of the skirt, I am worried they may be TOO casual. And too tight. These are very snug fitting tanks that I usually wear as an underlayer. I may be able to layer two if I could come up with another color though. I have a light blue one...would that work under the white as a hint of color? Could I pair it with my blue privo flip flops if they are the same blue, or is that too much?? I have these, although they are more blue than aqua like in the pic.
http://tinyurl.com/88q9tx

Other than cream or white, are there any other colors that would work? I think black (which is usually my go-to color) is too heavy for the Caribbean. I am not sure why I bought the skirt. It was an impulsive purchase. I got the skirt and an overland equipment bag to use as a diaper bag/purse for $26 total! I NEVER buy flashy colors like this because I have no clue how to wear them. I think the skirt is adorable but I am clueless as to what to pair it with. I guess I need to wait until I get it in hand and see how it matches with what I have.

Ill take any suggestions you can come up with though!

J

[gatorsmom]

I love the skirt! It's so pretty. After looking at them, I think your tanks would be a little tight. At least, they would be for me.

Since I don't know what you look like, I was thinking what I'd wear with the skirt. What about a cute top like this? Although it might not be very dinner-time dressy, it's very cute for the day and you could certainly wear it again with a lot.

http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=16608&Ne=2&pCategoryId=199&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_201&N=1200004+3&Nty=1&categoryId=201&showAll=Y&defaultColorNameFromCategory=White&defaultSizeTypeFromCategory=Misses

I know what you mean about black being a bit too heavy, but if you layered 2 of your camisoles, it might be fine. I was thinking cream and black. You could lighten the heaviness of the black with some pretty, coral, shell-type necklaces (don't they sell those necklaces cheap in the Caribean? ). We go to a resort in May every year and I'd wear a black camisole with that skirt in a heartbeat. And if they were layered, they wouldn't look so tight. And if you wore some black, strappy sandals with the skirt, your tanks and a seashell necklace, that'd dressy it up a bit probably too.


Have fun on your vacation!

[jerigirl]

More ideas:
http://tinyurl.com/6vb2eg
http://tinyurl.com/9pgnta
or some sleeveless collared button down shirt.

[graciebellesmomma]

Get a white tank from the Gap and call it a day. That skirt is darling!

[kozachka]

I'd wear it with a white or black tank depending on the time of the day. Mint might work, too.

[CiderLogan]

Love the second LE top linked to above (http://tinyurl.com/9pgnta) -- it even looks like it might open up at the neckline for nursing!

Adorable skirt! I have a gap skirt in a similar color, and I always wear a white short sleeved shirt or tank with it, with brown sandals. But you could probably do a blank tank if you wore cute black sandals too!