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October 29, 2014,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

I bought this skirt a year ago and it’s been sitting in my closet ever since. There’s not much that can sartorially scare me (hello, leather catsuit) but this full length plastic skirt had me intimidated. It’s straight plastic. Not pleather, not plastic masquerading as anything else, plastic. I bought it because it was an interesting texture and I liked the juxtaposition between such a tacky fabric and a ladylike silhouette.

paperorplasticTo capitalize on the textural element I paired the skirt with a knit sweater and a chunky scarf. They soften the hard edges of the skirt and make for a nice contrast.

paperorplastic2I can’t get enough of this scarf lately. It’s so cozy and the emerald gives everything in my wardrobe an extra dose of class.

paperorplastic3

paperorplastic4Sweater: H&M, Scarf: Forever21, Skirt: H&M, Shoes: Franco Sarto, Rings: Vintage and Handmade

Photos by Jenni Heller.

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  1. tealstone says

    October 29, 2014 at 9:27 am

    That’s so cool. I agree, the texture is intriguing! Nice outfit all of it. Good photos too.

    • Celina says

      October 29, 2014 at 2:27 pm

      Thanks so much!

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