Styling an Ice Blue Skirt Suit with Black
There are some color combinations that are so unexpected but feel so right. One is mixing ice blue with black. The stark black with the delicate pale blue feels vey modern and clean and I knew when I got this ice blue skirt suit I'd be styling it with black accents.
Styling an Ice Blue Skirt Suit for Winter
The weather outside is frightful, but this cozy skirt suit is so delightful. Sometimes you have to decide between warmth and professionalism in winter, but I learned a few tricks being a DC corporate commuter. Fleece tights, tall boots, slips, Lands' End Thermaskin layers, and suiting like this ice blue skirt suit from White House Black Market.
With a winter skirt suit of wool like this one, it can double as outerwear, especially if you have a commute that is from the driver's seat right to the desk chair. I added leather gloves to keep my hands warm and all I added to this was a heavyweight cashmere ruana to have a bit more protection from the cold as I walked from the parking lot.
My go-to way to stay warm in winter while still looking professional is a pair of insulated leather knee-high boots. These I have had for years and love the slim almond toe and sleek kitten heel which looks polished, professional, and feminine while also keeping me warm and securely footed on cold concrete sidewalks.
The ice blue is a nice change from autumnal shades of red, orange, and brown. Pairing a pastel with black makes it feel right for the season. FYI if you're considering this suit, I find the skirt runs big. I wish I had ordered a 12 petite instead.
Another hack for looking professional in winter is insulated tights. Fleece tights have a smooth finish that looks elevated while keeping you cozy. I also add wool socks over the tights and insulated winter insoles in the boots for additional warmth.
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Beautifully simple outfit. Channels the easy elegance of the Duchess of Cambridge. And the colour is lovely on you.
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You look great– very mod– kind of “that girl” 🙂 ! Would you wear the coat indoors, or is it more for the commute?
Stunning Look! Love the color and the lines of the jacket & skirt! Simply Amazing!
Thanks Carol!
Do you find that the tights correlate to your pant size? I was confused by the sizing.
I went with a size E since I am an oval and it was that size on the chart. Also I wear a 12/14. They fit but far looser than most tights, I wonder if I could have sized down. I usually size up with tights because they’re usually too tight on my belly but think if I ordered again I’d try a D just to see. But it may be just because they’re so drastically different from other tights. They weren’t sagging, they just weren’t like a second skin. The feeling was more similar to fleece tights but not as thick and far more stretchy.
This looks stunning on you! Normally I’m not into black and pastels, but this is wow.
Thank you!