I’ve featured leopard print a lot lately, so in the interest of balance I thought I’d wear a bit of snake print. When I pulled out the leopard print skirt for the Style Not Age August theme I also rediscovered this old H&M one. It’s funny really because I used to wear pencil skirts a lot for work, and then I totally lost interest in them. The new season has revived my love for them, particularly the stretchy variety!
This outfit is actually very similar to the Wild About Animal Print look, although this time I chose a top with sleeves that fit under a coat or jacket. The snakeprint skirt, statement sleeves and red coat is a simple but effective formula that’s both classic and on trend. The flared sleeves of the top balance out the close-fitting skirt, while the black tights and boots have a leg-lengthening effect. The coat is a nice length that works well with knee length dresses and skirts. Nothing in this outfit is new, in fact most of it is years old. Rediscovering old pieces can be just as gratifying as buying new ones 🙂
Wearing a pencil skirt and a top with flared or ruffled sleeves also works for warmer weather if you swap boots for mules as I did here. The weather in the UK is very changeable at the moment so it’s tights and boots one day, T-shirts and sandals the next! Yesterday I went to London (you may have seen why on Instagram stories!) and I definitely had one too many layers on. Catching a very early train meant I needed a sweater and a jacket, but it was in the low 20s in London by the time I arrived. My goodness the tube was hot! Trying to take a jumper off on a bumpy and crowded Northern line train required every bit of my core strength! I’ll be sharing more about my fun-packed day in South London soon 😉
SHOP THE LOOK
H&M skirt (old, similar) | Zara top (old, similar) | J by Jasper Conran coat (old, similar) | Mila Blu handbag (similar) | Pia necklace (similar)
Last week’s favourites were…
Tina of Tina’s Pink Friday, Amy of Amy’s Creative Pursuits and Ruth of My Little Nest!
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What a chic coat and skirt! I love how you styled this look and thanks for the link up!
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What a fabulous look Emma. The sleeves on that top are super cool!!
XOXO
Jodie
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I really love this look Emma. Your top is fabulous and I really love snake print (I prefer it to leopard). Your coat is the perfect pop of colour and looks great on you! xx
Whoa! This is gorgeous, Emma! I love every detail. I’m filling in for your lack of leopard this week 🙂 xx
Thank you so much for featuring my special “Grandma & Me” fashion post. You are so sweet. I love your red coat, that is so pretty. Gorgeous top too, the sleeves are fun.
Absolutely gorgeous! I adore that coat. It makes you look super tall too!
Suzy xx
Love that first photo. That coat looks beautiful on you.
Wow, I am swooning over your amazing snake print skirt! It is perfect with the black basics and I just love your orange statement coat.
This is why we don’t throw anything away! How perfect is this look for now? I’m looking forward to hearing about your day Emma xx
This look is perfection! I’m having a difficult time finding a snakeskin garment that I love.
I loved that my snakeskin skirt is now on trend.. what goes around comes around.. Love your pencil skirt . you look fab in this look I love all black with a print like an animal print. Your sleeve detail is so cool, and your red coat is gorgeous. You look great. Im still waiting on the chill..
Have a great week!
jess xx
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That is one amazing statement coat! I love it paired with leopard!
Loving how you’ve styled your snake-print skirt with a bright red coat—I think for fall, snakeskin is the new leopard!
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I am in love with your skirt! Fan tas tic! And do very stylish with that black and that amazing coat!
This coat is just gorgeous! I love the color and the shape is so stylish for fall!
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Oh Emma, this is so good! The snakeskin with all black is super chic and sassy and then the red coat just takes it over the top cool! Love!
Shelbee
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Lovely outfit and very flattering!
This is such a fabulous outfit, Emma! I love your owl necklace too! XXX
Love that snakeskin print and the skirt is so fab! Kisses and thanks for the linkup
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Love a pencil skirt on you – you have such a wonderful figure for it!
Bettye
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I LOVE your coat Emma!!
Xx
Joi | http://www.inmyjoi.blogspot.com
loving that coat! It is so pretty!
Coat is gorgeous Emma, love the colour – it’s a nice statement for the colder weather. I hear you about the weather, one minute it’s hot the next it’s chilly, never know quite what to wear. Jacqui Mummabstylish
I like every element of your outfit, Emma. The coat is very chic and the colour is lovely and not too harsh
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What a fabulous coat! So chic and edgy. So perfect for a girl boss look!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Just LOVE that bright jacket and its length. Also, love, love, love the sleeves on that black top that you paired with the snakeskin skirt.
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
This outfit is stunning, the snake skin print and black is so classy and the red coat takes it to another level. I love it and you look fabulous! You have definitely inspired me to get back to black and animal print – it really is classic.
Hi, Emma!
I love that edgy outfit, and the rings <3
Thanks for sharing your beautiful, classy outfit!
Angie
http://www.yourtrueselfblog.com
That skirt is amazing! You look fabulous in it. I’ve pinned this look to my animal prints board.
Oooh I love this look! It’s beautiful and yes the weather here is very fluctuating and it’s hard to determine what to wear.
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