Sometimes, when I find things at a super low price, I just can’t imagine my luck that others would have passed it over. The other day, when thrifting with my dear friend, I found this lovely watercolor/petal/fairy/whimsical skirt…for $4. Stop it. $4? Where am I not going to wear this whimsical fairy skirt?! This skirt got quite a few comments, mostly relating to how whimsical the skirt is. I really couldn’t agree more. It’s a fairy woodland wonder skirt and I’ll be sporting it whenever I can. Hmm magic fairy skirt….fashion life metaphor…am I reaching to say that this skirt is a reminder to carry a little whimsy and magic with us where ever we go? I certainly will take as much magic and whimsy with me as I can. Never know when you might need it.
“Why, sometimes, I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast” Lewis Carroll
Top: Old Navy ($2 marked down from $9)
Skirt: thrifted ($4)
Jacket: Forever 21 ($25)
Tights: Limited (approx $10 on sale many years ago!)
Shoes: Marshall’s (approx $20 marked down from approx $100)
Necklace: Gap (approx $7 marked down from approx $30)
Scarf: Urban Outfitters (approx $3 many years ago on sale!)
Fashion Huntress tips:
1) When I am wearing a statement top or skirt, I tend to either further dress it up or dress it completely down. With this outfit, I went for “dress it up” when I added a striped top, herringbone blazer, and rhinestone necklace. Conversely, an option would be to completely dress it down by adding a plain black sweater- perhaps a cable knit sweater. Another way to dress it down would be with a jean jacket and tank top or t-shirt. There’s no wrong way to dress up or dress down a statement piece as long as you stay consistent with either dressing it up or down. I generally love to just go all out, personally!
2) I was wearing skinny jeans when I thrifted this, though I would highly recommend wearing leggings when thrifting for skirts and dresses in order to check for proper fit without the bulk of jeans! The skirt is a tiny bit loose, but with the striped top tucked in, it ended up fitting perfectly. Additionally, I think this skirt may have been overlooked as a “summer skirt,” but with leggings, you can see right away that it can serve as a cooler weather piece as well. I took a risk assuming this would be the case despite the fact that I was wearing it with jeans when I tried it on, but it ended up working out!
Anyone else loving whimsical pieces this fall? Find a favorite piece while thrifting or huntressing?
Thank you, readers, as always, for stopping by and sharing in my adventures, while also sharing your own!
the fashion huntress 
Your post title describes the skirt to a ‘T’!!! As soon as I saw the skirt, visions of fairies danced in my head😉 love this look and the magical feeling it gives😊
What a find! Love how you combined with stripes. X
This looks great! Nice job pairing all those bold pieces. Really cool!
That skirt is so pretty and have to agree with others that it was a great find! I think you paired it perfectly with the stripes, tights, and accessories. You have such pretty style!!! ❤
Lovely skirt! I like what you’ve paired it with.
You always have the most interesting backdrops for your pictures! Keeps it interesting for us! 🙂
Thanks! My photographers also have great eyes for finding good spots even when I want to use the same old ones!! 🙂
What a fun skirt!! xx
i really love your outfit ! i love your style. iI’d like to do a tour in the u.s. thrift stores one day haha
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You are gorgeous, loveee the skirt ❤
This dreamy skirt is so spectacular ! XXX
4$??? serious thrift find here!! Its gorgeous lady!! Such a beautiful skirt and you look ethereal in them..I love how you wore them with the tights and the boots.. sigh..whimsical indeed.. 🙂
That skirt is gorgeous! It makes me think of tea parties with fairies and elves in the magical woods…an amazing bargain at $4 too!
-F
Love how you styled this major DEAL of a skirt! Also – the pictures are awesome. The black and white with the colorful “huntress” is my favorite!
Thanks! I decided to try something new!!
the skirt is wonderful. I’m so glad you found it and gave it a happy home!
Gorgeous and so versatile!
Great find! I’ve never thought of wearing something like this, but I have now and it looks great! Question how often do you go shopping to find such good deals?
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I’m concerned about answering this and ‘fessing up. HAHAH! Okay okay, I probably go once a week, sometimes every other week. Living downtown makes it really easy to pop in somewhere and do a quick scan to see if there’s any good deals.
WHIMSICAL – the absolute perfect word for this pretty skirt! Great find and ridiculously AMAZING price!!
how fun, and yes–very whimsical. I love it with the stripes.
What a beautiful skirt! Great pictures!
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I just adore your skirt!!! It’s such a lovely one and it looks like a great bargain!!
Thanks, all! Seems like everyone can get on board for whimsy in fashion :)!! Let me know if you find any great pieces when thrifting!! xo
That’s funny! I like the way you styled it, mixing patterns with the striped top. By the way, I am in a stripe mood, just got myself another striped top the other day.