Turtleneck Bodysuit & A Pleated Skirt

Fashion and lifestyle blogger Bows & Sequins wearing a J.Crew turtleneck bodysuit, a Claudie Pierlot pearl studded belt, a Leith navy and black pleated skirt, and a Steve Madden lucite ankle boots, with a Polene leather bag.

Pleated skirts are everywhere this fall and I’m so glad I hung on to this one I picked up last year! I styled it on the blog last October with a sequin bomber jacket and pulled it out of my closet again to wear to an event at the Ritz a few weeks ago. This time, I still went with a monochromatic look, but paired it with a thin turtleneck and my new lucite-heeled sock booties.

Chicago fashion and lifestyle blogger Bows & Sequins wearing a J.Crew ribbed turtleneck bodysuit, a Claudie Pierlot pearl studded belt, Le Specs aviators, a Leith navy and black pleated skirt, and Steve Madden ankle booties with a Polene bag.

I always joke that Steve Jobs is my style icon… When the temperatures drop into the 60’s and below, you can almost always find me in a black turtleneck of some sort. When I saw this ribbed turtleneck bodysuit, I knew it would be perfect to pair with all of my high-waisted skirts and jeans for months to come.

Chicago lifestyle blogger Bows & Sequins wearing a black turtleneck bodysuit and a navy and black pleated skirt with silver accessories, a pearl studded belt, and a Polene leather bag.

For accessories, I went with two of my French favorites! I picked up this pearl-studded belt at Claudie Pierlot when I was in Paris in May and I love how it breaks up the black-on-black look a little bit. My Polène bag has quickly become my go-to this fall… It’s the perfect sized satchel, I love the shape, and the top-handle is super on-trend this season, too!

Bows & Sequins wearing Baublebar silver ball earrings, a J.Crew turtleneck, navy and black pleated skirt, lucite ankle boots, and a pearl studded belt with a Polene top-handle bag.

Whenever I’m asked to describe my style, I never really know what to say. I always dress to my mood, which naturally changes quite often. Sometimes what I’m wearing is super feminine, sometimes it’s pretty preppy, sometimes it’s a little more edgy, sometimes it’s overtly colorful, and sometimes it’s a little bit extra. And sometimes just kind of basic, too.

But I actually think this outfit sums up my style philosophy fairly well… I tend to keep it classic and mix in a few of-the-moment pieces to give my outfit a little twist.

I always love to hear how people answer this question… How would you describe your style?! Let me know in the comments below!

Bows & Sequins wearing a silver watch, a Claudie Pierlot pearl studded belt, a black and navy pleated skirt, and a Polene leather top-handle bag.

Bows & Sequins wearing a ribbed turtleneck bodysuit with a pleated midi skirt, a Claudie Pierlot pearl studded belt, ankle booties, and a Polene bag.

Chicago fashion and lifestyle blogger Bows & Sequins wearing a Leith navy and black pleated skirt and Steve Madden lucite ankle boots.

Bows & Sequins wearing Baublebar earrings, a J.Crew turtleneck bodysuit, a Leith pleated skirt, and Steve Madden lucite ankle boots.

Chicago blogger Bows & Sequins wearing a J.Crew turtleneck bodysuit with a navy and black pleated midi skirt, Le Specs aviators, Baublebar silver earrings, a pearl studded belt, and black ankle booties.

Get the Look…

J.Crew Ribbed Turtleneck Bodysuit
Leith Pleated Navy & Black Midi Skirt (old; similar here & here!)
Steve Madden Lucite Heel Sock Booties
Polène Leather Satchel c/o
Claudie Pierlot Pearl Studded Belt (got it in Paris; similar style here & here!)
Bauble Bar Silver Ball Earrings
Coach Stainless Steel Watch (vintage; similar here!)
Le Specs Matte Black Aviators
Lipstick: NARS Audacious in ‘Anna’

Chicago fashion blogger Bows & Sequins wearing a J.Crew ribbed turtleneck bodysuit with a Leith navy and black pleated skirt, a pearl studded belt, Steve Madden lucite ankle booties, and a Polene top-handle bag.

Bows & Sequins wearing a silver watch, a Claudie Pierlot pearl studded belt, a black and navy pleated skirt, and a Polene leather top-handle bag.

Bows & Sequins wearing a black turtleneck bodysuit, a Leith pleated skirt, and Steve Madden ankle boots.

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8 Comments

  1. 10.19.17
    Grace McCrocklin said:

    I think I’d describe my style as comfortably classic — ideally, I get dressed in things I’d be comfortable (both physically comfortable and mentally comfortable, ha) in all day, but also classic. My general rule? Get dressed every day so that if somebody took a picture of me and showed it to me in 10 years, I wouldn’t cringe!

  2. 10.19.17
    Natali said:

    You’re looking so glam chic in this ladylike and elegant outfit. 🙂
    Love your jewellery!

    https://lartoffashion.com/metoo/

  3. 10.19.17
    Briana said:

    Great look! The pearl details are so cute! I love!

    Briana
    https://beyoutifulbrunette.com/

  4. 10.19.17
    Kate said:

    Funny story. I have a skirt quite similar to that. It ended up getting wet because it dragged in the toilet.
    Kate || KATE KOUTURES

  5. 10.19.17
    bdholm said:

    I consider my style to be laid-back casual. Is that a thing? Classic mom, maybe? Lol. Things that cover. Things that stretch. And dark colors that hide goobery handprints.

  6. 10.22.17
    MaClayn said:

    I love everything about this outfit! I have never seen a color blocked pleated skirt like this before, it’s great!

    http://www.styleandcomposition.com/

  7. 10.22.17
    MaClayn said:

    I love everything about this outfit! I have never seen a color blocked pleated skirt like this before, it’s great!!

    http://www.styleandcomposition.com/