Alright, so I decided to tackle the black tulle skirt outfit today. You know, that piece that sits in the closet, looking all pretty and promising, but then you actually try to wear it and it’s a whole different ball game. My mission was to actually make it work for, like, a real day out, not just a costume party.
First things first: The Skirt Itself
I pulled out the skirt. Mine’s one of those layered ones, not too poofy but definitely tulle. The kind that can either look super chic or like you’re trying way too hard, or worse, like a kid playing dress-up. That’s always the fear, isn’t it? So, I laid it on the bed and just stared at it for a bit. The main goal: don’t look silly.
The Top Struggle is Real
Okay, the top. This is where it usually goes wrong for me. My first instinct, years ago, would have been some frilly, delicate thing. Bad idea. Makes the whole thing too… saccharine. So, I started rummaging through my tops drawer.
- I grabbed a simple black fitted tee. Put it on with the skirt. Meh. A bit too much black, kinda blah.
- Then I tried a white band t-shirt. Better! A little bit of edge, which I like. But the fit wasn’t quite right, too boxy over the tulle.
- I remembered I had this sort of silky, black camisole. Pulled that out. Tucked it in. Okay, now we’re getting somewhere. It gave a nice line, and the different texture was good against the tulle.
But it felt a bit… bare. Especially since it’s not exactly summer anymore.
Outerwear: The Next Hurdle
So, what to throw over it? This is where my brain usually just gives up and I wear jeans instead. But I was committed today!
I tried my trusty denim jacket. It was… okay. Casual, which could work. But I wanted something a bit more, I don’t know, put-together?
Then I remembered my black leather jacket. Jackpot. Seriously, a leather jacket just makes everything cooler. It gave the outfit that bit of toughness the tulle needed. The contrast between the floaty skirt and the structured leather? Perfect.
I actually bought this leather jacket years ago, super cheap from a thrift store. It was stiff as a board. I spent, no joke, like a week just wearing it around the house, bending the elbows, trying to soften it up. My family thought I’d lost it. But see? Worth it! Still going strong.
Shoes and Finishing Touches
Shoes. With a tulle skirt, you can go so many ways. Heels would be obvious, maybe too dressy for what I was aiming for. Flats? Could be cute, but sometimes they make me feel stumpy with a midi skirt.
I went for my black ankle boots. The ones with a bit of a heel but still comfy enough to walk in. They kind of grounded the whole look, kept it from feeling too “ballet recital.”
For accessories, I kept it pretty simple. A long silver necklace, nothing too sparkly. Didn’t want to compete with the skirt and jacket combo. Grabbed my usual black crossbody bag. Done.
The Verdict
So, I stood in front of the mirror. Black tulle skirt, silky cami, leather jacket, ankle boots. And you know what? I actually liked it! It felt balanced. A bit edgy, a bit feminine, but not over the top. I actually wore it out to meet a friend for coffee. Got a compliment, too, which is always a nice little bonus. Felt good to finally nail that black tulle skirt outfit after so many mental attempts that just went nowhere. It’s all about that trial and error, isn’t it? You just gotta keep pulling stuff out of your closet until something clicks.
