Snarrow at the waist and wide at the bottom, the bell-shaped skirt has always been synonymous with elegance. A friend of every silhouette, from the most slender to the curviest, it still retains intact that vintage charm that made it famous in the 1950s.
Be careful, however, not to call it démodé: although its retro allure has not been undermined, the flared skirt adapts perfectly to modern times. Thanks to its versatility, which allows it to be combined nonchalantly with both the most bon ton of pullovers and the most casual of leather jackets.
How to match the bell skirt: with the leather biker jacket
Password: modernize. No longer the exclusive prerogative of formal outfits, today the bell-shaped skirt it can even be worn with a leather jacket, even better if it has a vintage flavour. How to make the whole harmonious? Focusing on neutral tones and minimal-chic accessories.
With knee-high boots
Fashionistas know this well: balancing volumes and lengths is the style trick that works. This is why the bell-shaped skirt, airy and not excessively long, requires a pair of knee-high boots (possibly soft) to give its best.
The knee-high boots perfectly balance the midi length of the flared skirt (Credits: Getty Images).
The tone-on-tone look
Uncompromising refinement. The monochromatic outfit is a style statement: the flared skirt pairs perfectly with the coordinated crew-neck sweater, creating a continuous visual line that slims the figure and exudes class. To complete the ensemble, ton sur ton accessories and shoes. Essential, but impeccable.
Bon ton, with the tone-on-tone crew neck sweater (Credits: Getty Images).
A-line skirt and hoodie
The most unexpected combinations often turn out to be the winning ones. This is the case of the mix of bell-shaped skirt and hooded sweatshirt: bold and surprising, it breaks the traditional mold and transforms an elegant garment into an urban and casual element.
Hoodie and bell-shaped skirt: the coolest (and unexpected) mix of the season (Credits: Getty Images).
For the office, with a blazer and shirt
Tailored trousers in the office? Always a right choice, but very predictable. To give an innovative twist to the shirt and blazer, make room for the most sophisticated of bell-shaped skirts, the cream-colored one.
Together with a blazer and shirt, the bell-shaped skirt becomes the chic alternative to office trousers (Credits: Getty Images).
Bright and refined, creates a professional look but strips it of any rigidity.
The bell rings, and everyone answers.