Ollie Ollie Oxen Free

Upon seeing Sarah’s olive pencil skirt, I immediately added a similar item to my wishlist. Two days later, I found one at the Benton Harbor Goodwill. It isn’t the wool blend I’d hoped for (instead it’s 70% silk and 30% linen), but I’m making it work for winter by adding thick tights.


Blazer, Forever 21. Sweater, Charlotte Russe. Skirt, Travis Ayers (thrifted). Tights, We Love Colors. Shoes, Isaac Mizrahi for Target. Faux pearls, thrifted. Charm necklace, Kenneth Cole Reaction. Bag, Vieta.

I should admit that this is my second olive skirt. My first one is part of my USMC service uniform (demilitarized with a bit of black lace). I'm a little dissatisfied with the length and shape of the uniform skirt. It easily looks dowdy. My "new" skirt is a bit shorter and tapered. (It also has elastic at the waist. Phew!)