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Skirts are the new jeans! Don't believe us? Throw on your favorite top then, instead of reaching for denim, try on one of these fresh new fall skirts.


Your fitted zip-front hoodie hoodie hood n (top) → sweat m à capuche;
(youth) → jeune m à capuche 
 goes girly girl·y  
adj.
Variant of girlie.
 when paired with a tiered skirt. Add cowboy boots and a trendy cropped vest, then layer on hold necklaces to tie your look together.

Love your curves! This lacy top is adorable with jeans. But add a draped-front sweater and mermaid skirt and, suddenly, you're showing off a classic hourglass hourglass, glass instrument for measuring time, usually consisting of two bulbs united by a narrow neck. One bulb is filled with fine sand that runs through the neck into the other bulb in an hour's time.  shape.

Skirt, $48, Body Glove. Lace top, Greendog Girls. Red top, $30, Kohl's. Earrings, $12, Icing

Everyone loves jeans with a cardigan, but here's a new spin. Layer a tank under your cardie, then add a cute charm (ours came with the tank) for an '80s rocker vibe. Finish your look with colorful flat slingbacks and big-hoop earrings.

Skirt, $34, Hot Kiss. Tank, $30, Kohl's. Sweater $38, Rocket 898. Earrings, $7, Icing. Ring, $6, Icing Shoes, $100, Irregular Choice.

Petite? Jeans sometimes just exaggerate a smaller size. Your solution? The bubble skirt Layer one over a cute pair of tights or some cool leggings leg·ging  
n.
1. A leg covering usually extending from the ankle to the knee and often made of material such as leather or canvas, worn especially by soldiers and workers.

2. leggings
a.
 to show off your legs without showing too much skin. Bubble skirts very modern, so balance out the funkiness by adding a pretty blouse and a prim, shapely shape·ly  
adj. shape·li·er, shape·li·est
1. Having a distinct shape.

2. Having a pleasing shape.



shape
 jacket. So much more up-to-date than denim!

Skirt, $90, LF. Top, $32, Rocket 898. Short-sleeve jacket, Kohl's. Leggings, Krelwear. Shoes, $36, Capezio. Earrings, $17, Claires.

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Author:Tuckman, Brad
Publication:Girls' Life
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Date:Aug 1, 2006
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