How to Wear a Tulle Skirt

So as lovers of feminine style, I can understand if you, like me, have this thing with tulle skirts. The fabric is just everything out of our childhood ballerina dreams that have since morphed into a Carrie Bradshaw-Big-NYC fantasy right? Well wearing an actual tulle skirt in public as an adult is slightly more of a challenge than Carrie makes it out to be without looking like a ballerina gone rouge.

Well don’t jump ship just yet because as lovers of chic and feminine style we know that where there’s a will, there’s a way. Remember this post when we discussed how to wear pink as an adult? Well the same goes for tulle! You can wear a tulle skirt as an adult with some simple style tips! Ready to rock your tulle skirt with style?!

WHERE TO BUY A TULLE SKIRT

First things first, where exactly do you get a tulle skirt that is well made (sorry Forever21 you’re out), chic, and feminine, without raiding your local costume store? I found this gorgeous one at Dainty Jewels, an online retailers who specializes in modest clothing for the modern woman. They carry everything from swimwear to daily dresses but click on over to their bridesmaid section to find all the fun stuff ?

When picking a tulle skirt, go for a color that both makes you happy (this is all about living out some of those ballerina dreams after all) but that you can also coordinate with other pieces in your wardrobe since, you know, wearing a tulle skirt isn’t an every day sort of thing. I opted for this black one since I’ve already done the ballerina thing (if some of you don’t know, I danced ballet professionally in NYC straight out of high school).

WHEN TO WEAR A TULLE SKIRT

Ok now you have this fab skirt you’re itching to wear aside from in your living room. While the average trip to the grocery is a perfectly acceptable place to wear a tulle skirt, you might want to consider breaking out this beauty for these events.

1) Formal Photos
If I had this skirt when I was taking engagement photos, you know I’d be wearing it! The light material along with the feminine softness results in picturesque photos every time. All you need is a hint of a breeze and you will look stunning and a little Marilyn-esque in every frame

2) Holidays
Holiday parties are the perfect time to wear your favorite pieces and a tulle skirt is a great base to any holiday look. Add some sparkle and you are set to go!

3) Girl Party
When you have a fab girls bash (bachelorette for my future brides), wearing a tulle skirt it totally appropriate! It’s your Sex in the City moment after all.

HOW TO STYLE A TULLE SKIRT

Styling a tulle skirt can be just as fun as wearing it! Since these skirts tend to come in solid neutral colors, they are easy to pair with a variety of pieces to create fun and flirty looks. Below I’ve outlined just a couple ways to style this fun skirt into a variety of looks.

Casual
chambray+skirt+nude pumps
stripe top+skirt+black shoes

Street Style
leather jacket+band tee+skirt+tennis shoes
graphic tee+skirt+colorful flats

Glam
(winter) sweater+skirt+statement necklace+classic pumps
(spring) tank top+skirt+strappy sandals+bold lip

Would you rock a tulle skirt? When would you wear one? Share with me in the comments or on Instagram! I love hearing from you ladies!

SHIRT: Old Navy // SKIRT: Dainty Jewels // SHOES: Steve Madden // BAG: Clare V // EARRINGS: BaubleBar // LIPS: YSL