artfully draped

i am a fan of draping in clothing. it is a beautiful trick that makes clothing look fluid even when standing still. when done right - it can be staggeringly gorgeous. however -- not always easy to pull off. i find it's best to choose wisely. for example, the draped blouse invariably ends up either falling off a shoulder (not in the sexy flash dance way) or exposing a boob. not a desirable outcome in the average social situation. it's nearly impossible to keep it from flailing around you - and it just makes a lady fidget. fidgeting is not attractive. it makes one appear as if one might need to go have one's demons dealt with in a quiet medicinal setting.

and so i say HAZZAH! to this lovely draped skirt from Burberry Prorsum. beauty. pure and simple. and nothing to flail around and expose, as it's all neatly contained within itself. LOVES it. and it can be styled any which way from over-the-top glam with sequins and heels, all the way down to a tank top or tee and flat sandals. the possibilities are both limitless and gorgeous. ergo - it's a perfect piece of clothing. i just love it when that happens!

(as a less pricey option - the ever on-the-mark trend spotters at Love21 by Forever21 offer up a similar skirt)