For Work or Weekend: Summer Pencil Skirt

On a recent trip to Houston, Texas, my sister re-introduced me to the retail greatness that is The Limited.

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Admittedly, this is a store I’d usually pass up without a second glance, having only shopped here for internship workwear way back in the day. But my sister is a teacher, so after a dose of convincing, I followed her into the store like sheep being herded on a farm.

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Pleasantly surprised is an understatement. Is everything in this store constantly on sale? (*Editor’s note: Case-in-point.)

I’ll be back soon to find out, but at any rate, my proudest purchase was this $12 striped skirt, among a few other items — including this scarf. Both pieces traveled with me to the Hamptons (where these photos were taken) as well as into my suitcase for this week’s West Coast client meeting.

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*Wearing: Striped skirt from The Limited (sold out; similar styles) | Loft tank |
Tory Burch espadrilles (similar; this J.Crew pair)| Ray-Ban sunnies

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Photos by Jessica Sturdy

10 comments

  1. Yes, things are always on sale! I definitely did damage there when I first started shooting weddings and had oh, nothing in my college wardrobe appropriate for such occasions. Great find in that skirt!

  2. I’ve been looking for a good black-and-white striped skirt that isn’t crazy tight for forever! I love this one on you!! You look beautiful 🙂

    xoxo

    Kelly
    kellyinthecity.com

  3. Don’t you just love a good sale! The other day I went to Mexx (never go in there) and found a gorgeous fit & flare dress. Thought the sale was that items were all 50%, but turns out all dresses were $29.99. Weirdest sale ever, but hey, I’m not complaining! I got a $120 dollar dress for $29.99! I can see how exciting it would be to such a nice and cheap skirt, in a store where you wouldn’t expect to find anything!

    Anyway, all that to say, you look lovely as always Hallie! Loving the loose fitting tank and the bright wedges!

    Bold Subtlety

  4. I rediscovered The Limited last year after years of not shopping there, and it was amazing! I LOLed at the sheep herding comment, because I was the exact same way. I CANNOT get over the fact the skirt was $12! Such a steal, and a great versatile piece for summer!

  5. I love this simple look. I totally agree about The Limited. I haven’t stepped foot inside a store in years and was pleasantly surprised that I ended up with multiple items on my Mother’s Day hunt shopping trip.. Oooopppsies! You are going to be able to wear that skirt with everything! Such a steal!

    xoxo

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