In the culture I grew up in, there’s a lot of emphasis placed on dressing professionally and practically (even for children). It’s important to look your best so sparkly materials like sequins are really just for children and even then, only for special occasions. Things have changed a bit since then, but my parents were brought up this way so this was the way they brought me up too.
For a long time I was afraid to wear sparkly pieces in my everyday life, but not anymore. I’ve discovered that I really like to wear sequins (perhaps I’m making up for lost time) and now that I’ve been wearing them for some years, I’ve also found that they’re surprisingly easy to dress down for everyday wear.
One of the easiest ways to dress down a sequin skirt for instance, is by pairing it with a casual sweater. This is what I did in this outfit where I paired a super sparkly skirt with a check-print sweater. I kept the rest of the outfit simple with olive green over-the-knee boots and a black trench coat to let the skirt be the focal point.
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If it speaks to you, I’m wearing:
Sequin skirt, similar here, here and here
Check sweater, similar here, here and here
Olive green over-the-knee boots, similar here, here and here
34 Comments
Ivana Split
March 27, 2019 at 9:30 amI love the combo of a sequin dress or a skirt with a more casual items. I love how you paired your sequin skirt with a sweater and OTK boots. It makes more a very feminine and chic day time styling. It is always fun to style sequins and metallic items for today and it is something not expected so it makes for a fun styling. You look great. This is a fabulous styling for sure.
P.S. I’ve always loved sequins and after a lot of thing, I realized it is probably because sequins remind me of mermaids.
Kathrin
March 30, 2019 at 4:14 pmThank you so much for your wonderful comment Ivana! I’m so happy you liked the look. Sequins actually remind me of mermaids too 🙂
Mai
March 27, 2019 at 1:12 pmI love how you paired the sequin skirt with other items to dress it down. I used to own a sequin skirt and I loved it!
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Kathrin
March 30, 2019 at 4:21 pmThank you so much Mai! Sequin skirts are a lot of fun to wear 🙂
Ann
March 27, 2019 at 6:13 pmSequins outfits everyday
is a lovely idea and so glam…love it!
Love your look.
Ann
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Kathrin
March 30, 2019 at 4:21 pmThank you so much for your sweet comment Ann! 🙂
Missy May
March 27, 2019 at 6:49 pmYou styled this sequin skirt very well. I like that you toned it down. You’ve inspired me to wear sequin day time because I thought its unusual. Ha!! You look wonderful Kathrin.
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Kathrin
March 30, 2019 at 4:25 pmThank you so much Mavis! I’m so glad you liked the look and that I inspired you to wear sequins in more casual settings 🙂
Bri
March 27, 2019 at 7:21 pmThe other weekend I was shopping and noticed the sequins. My mind went like: GET THEM! But then I thought, no, sequins are just for New Years. It’s true – I only buy sequins in November and December! But you’re right! It made me think that I should give a second thought to that beautiful sequin skirt I saw the other day, hehe.
xx,
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Kathrin
March 30, 2019 at 4:31 pmI think you should Bri! If you love the skirt (or any item), there’s no reason not to wear it all the time 🙂
Jenifer
March 27, 2019 at 10:16 pmThis is such a good post! Sequins can be so much fun to wear but they don’t always go with everything. You styled it so well, it looks amazing!
xx Jenifer
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Kathrin
March 30, 2019 at 4:34 pmAwww, thank you so much Jenifer! I’m so glad you liked the look 🙂
Emily
March 28, 2019 at 1:12 amOh such pretty sequins – love your outfit!
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Kathrin
March 30, 2019 at 4:35 pmAwww, thank you so much Emily! 🙂
jane
March 28, 2019 at 6:06 amIn love with your sequin skirt.
Looks so nice.
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Kathrin
March 30, 2019 at 4:44 pmThank you so much Jane! 🙂
Mica
March 28, 2019 at 11:41 amWhat a fun sequin skirt! I think we should always wear what makes us happy, and it’s impossible to be in a bad mood when you are wearing something so fun and sparkly, haha! 🙂
Hope you’re having a lovely week so far 🙂 We finally have some cooler autumn weather – I’m even wearing jeans today!
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Kathrin
March 30, 2019 at 5:23 pmThank you so much for your sweet comment Mica! Sequins are definitely a lot of fun to wear. I hope you enjoy the cooler weather 🙂
Nina
March 28, 2019 at 12:26 pmGreat skirt dear!! It’s so cool!
Have a wonderful day! xx
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Kathrin
March 30, 2019 at 5:27 pmThank you so much Nina! 🙂
Jacob
March 28, 2019 at 1:37 pmFor the love of sequins, looking stunning
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Kathrin
March 30, 2019 at 5:29 pmThank you so much Jacob! 🙂
Jasmina Dimitri
March 28, 2019 at 3:37 pmI love SO MUCH sequins and glitter, I would wear it all day, everyday. 🙂
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Kathrin
March 30, 2019 at 5:33 pmThey really are great to wear! I love them too Jasmina 🙂
Jessica
March 28, 2019 at 6:09 pmYour sequin skirt is so fun! I love this look!
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Kathrin
March 30, 2019 at 5:34 pmThank you so much Jessica! 🙂
Marisa Cavaleiro
March 28, 2019 at 9:17 pmHi Kath
I’m glad that you change your way of thinking because sequins are beautiful in our day life. Doing just like you did is perfect and we feel that ordinary day can be special. We can make every day special by wearing sparkly clothes because today we can!! Theres no rules we did what we love with clothes and feel special too.
xoxo
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Kathrin
March 30, 2019 at 5:39 pmThank you so much for your wonderful comment Marisa! I agree that sequins can make an ordinary day more special and that’s another reason why I love wearing them. There really are no rules when it comes to style 🙂
heather noire
March 29, 2019 at 8:00 pmI love the idea of wearing sequins during the day when you do it in a stylish way. Your sequins look is so beautiful and I love all your photos 🙂
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Kathrin
March 30, 2019 at 5:39 pmThank you so much for your sweet comment Heather! I’m so glad you liked the post 🙂
Anna
March 29, 2019 at 9:21 pmSuch a great look! I´m also a bit afraid to wear sparkly pieces in my daily life, although you´re right – it could be easily paired with many things!
Have a great weekend!
Anna
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Kathrin
March 30, 2019 at 5:42 pmThank you for your sweet comment Anna! I think it’s important to wear what you want, which is why I am no longer afraid to wear sequins. I hope you will feel comfortable wearing anything you like as well in time 🙂
Kara
March 31, 2019 at 10:44 pmThe sequin skirt looks really good with that casual sweater! I don’t usually think of sequins for everyday wear but you are so right that they can be. It’s a great way to add some fun to an outfit!
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Kathrin
April 4, 2019 at 11:13 pmThank you so much for your wonderful comment Kara! They really are a lot of fun to wear 🙂