
Prepare yourself: my last post was photographed in Richmond prior to my trip, written on the plane to Florida, and I talked about Florida, even though I posted it once I had returned home. This post is being written once I’m home, but was photographed in Florida, and I’ll be talking about Florida! Confused yet? 😂 I got a chance to visit FAT Village (the arts district in Fort Lauderdale) twice while on vacation with B. I have been to Wynwood in Miami, so I was pretty excited to see the smaller version that was a bit closer to where we were staying. I knew there would be a ton of color – and I was right – so I decided to keep my outfit black and white. But don’t get me wrong, friends, this outfit is anything but boring!
The second I saw this skirt on the Chicwish website, I knew I had to have it in my life (and my closet). Okay, you know those skorts you wore when you were little? Yep, the ones that were shorts beneath a skirt? This is the grown-up version! It’s ruffled, and gingham, and pure perfection. I am all about a cute mini, but sometimes get uncomfortable knowing that if I bend the wrong way, my goods are hanging out for the world to see. No need to worry with this piece, and you’d never know about the hidden shorts, so it’s seriously perfect. Plus, you can bring it into fall easily with a pair of sheer black tights and fabulous booties or OTK boots! Coming in at only $37, it’s a must-have (and still available in all sizes)!
Once I had that skirt in my possession, the next step was picking a top, and that was the easiest job in the world when I discovered this white, raw-hem, star-print blouse! I expected it to be super sheer, but with the perfect nude bra, you’re set! These pieces couldn’t have paired together any better! I got numerous compliments on this look in person and when I shared a sneak peek – from the back – on Instagram!
I kept the finishing touches super minimal, since the patterns and textures of the top and skirt spoke for themselves. My mini, quilted crossbody from Forever 21, a pair of black heels, and my Rayban dupes did just the trick. I wore this entire outfit comfortably for an afternoon wandering FAT Village, and a couple other stops in Fort Lauderdale. You will be seeing more of all these pieces throughout the autumn, because they are quickly becoming comfy favorites of mine!
What would you wear to wander an arts district like FAT Village?
Outfit Details
top | skort | heels | bag | sunglasses











Shannae Ingleton Smith says
I love this look from head to toe! I really hope that gingham is still going strong in the Fall xoxo
Shannae Ingleton Smith says
I love this look from head to toe! I really hope that gingham is still going strong in the Fall xoxo
Stephanie Whitman says
Me too! Gingham is typically only associated with spring and summer, but I’m seeing lots of it for fall, and that makes me so excited!
Azanique Rawl says
I love this outfit girl! Your top is so cute
– xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com
Stephanie Whitman says
Thank you so much for the love! This top is definitely a new favorite. I love white tops because they go with everything, and this one has the most fun style to it!
Lindsey says
FAT village- what a name!! :p Stars are my favorite print right now and I love how this print is subtle but so cool!
Lindsey
http://www.seamlesssea.com
Stephanie Whitman says
HAHA I know right? I was so confused when I first heard the name, but if Jyotsna (cuppajyo) thinks it’s cool, I’m all in 😂 I found out about it from her Instagram stories!
Nataly says
That top is so pretty! I love it with the skort!
Stephanie Whitman says
They were certainly a match made in heaven, if you ask me!
Danasia Fantastic says
Too cute for words! From the shades to the purse, I love this whole look.
Stephanie Whitman says
The accessories really pulled it together, don’t you think? I love adding simply beautiful accessories to a fun look!
Kait Elizabeth says
This top is way way too cute!!! Hugs, Kait
http://www.baskinginburgundy.com
Stephanie Whitman says
Isn’t it just to die for? I am crazy about the subtle star print and the raw, jagged edges!
Zumreta says
Uhhh hidden shorts!? Love!
Stephanie Whitman says
RIGHT?? I was so stoked when I went to try them on and they were so dang comfy. Best of both worlds!
Nataly says
That top is so pretty! I love it with the skort!
Stephanie Whitman says
They were certainly a match made in heaven, if you ask me!
ashley says
ok, i need that CUTE star top!!!
Stephanie Whitman says
You totally do! It’s so worth it. It can be worn with literally anything. Such a great replacement for the typical “plain white tee”
Ashley Zeal says
These photos are SO gorg!
roxy says
Such a cute look! I adore gingham everything.
Stephanie Whitman says
That definitely makes two of us! I’m glad it’s following us into fall! 🙂
Liz says
I need this outfit! Love it so much!
Liz
http://Www.lizzieinlace.com
Ashley Zeal says
These photos are SO gorg!
Stephanie Whitman says
Thanks so much! I couldn’t get enough of the amazing colors in SoFlo!
roxy says
Such a cute look! I adore gingham everything.
Stephanie Whitman says
That definitely makes two of us! I’m glad it’s following us into fall! 🙂
Liz says
I need this outfit! Love it so much!
Liz
http://Www.lizzieinlace.com
Stephanie Whitman says
Oh my goodness I can only imagine how gorgeous you’d look in this skirt especially!
Lindsay says
The details in this outfit are so pretty! I need that top
Stephanie Whitman says
You’d look fantastic in it! It’s seriously the greatest white top I’ve ever owned!
Lindsay says
The details in this outfit are so pretty! I need that top
Stephanie Whitman says
You’d look fantastic in it! It’s seriously the greatest white top I’ve ever owned!
Adaleta says
Yes girl! This is such a cute outfit! love it!
Jenna Colgrove says
this gingham is amazing!
Adaleta says
Yes girl! This is such a cute outfit! love it!
Jenna Colgrove says
this gingham is amazing!
KatWalkSF says
You are killing it in that gingham!
Kimberly Smith says
That gingham skirt is the cutest – loving the ruffle detail!!
Victoria says
number one – your skin is GORGEOUS and number two – I’m dying over that cute ruffe gingham skirt!
too pretty!
xoxo,
Victoria
http://www.agallonofglitter.com
KatWalkSF says
You are killing it in that gingham!
Maria says
Your hair color is everything!! I still want to go to Miami to Wynwood!
Also so on board with this gingham trend this year, you are rocking it!
Victoria says
number one – your skin is GORGEOUS and number two – I’m dying over that cute ruffe gingham skirt!
too pretty!
xoxo,
Victoria
http://www.agallonofglitter.com
Annie says
That gingham skirt is so cute!! Love this look!
Meghan says
That skirt is the absolute cutest! I love it!
Mary says
this is such a cute outfit, love the star print top with the skirt!
http://www.layersofchic.com
Sarah K Tripp says
This gingham skirt is everything!!!!
Ashley DTKAustin says
I have been eyeing that top!! I need to buy it already!! Such a cute look!
Annie says
That gingham skirt is so cute!! Love this look!
Meghan says
That skirt is the absolute cutest! I love it!
Sarah K Tripp says
This gingham skirt is everything!!!!
Jessica says
All about that gingham and those bell sleeves!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
kathryn says
That skirt is everything! I need asap! I am loving the way you styled it. So, so cute!
Tristan Dennington says
Okay, IN LOVE with this top! Love the star details!
-Tristan
adriana says
I NEED that skirt! It’s so cute, I totally love how you styled it!
Maggie says
That top is so cool!
Natasha Stoneking says
cannot tell you how much i LOVE this ensemble on you… great choices in all the accessories, too friend!
Stefanie says
that skirt might be my favorite thing you own!! its so cute and flattering, and you could wear it with so much! <3 love ya!!
Stefanie says
that skirt might be my favorite thing you own!! its so cute and flattering, and you could wear it with so much! <3 love ya!!
Sandy a la Mode says
I am loving this skirt!! So pretty – I love this entire look!
Sandy a la Mode says
I am loving this skirt!! So pretty – I love this entire look!
Lindsay says
This is such a cute outfit! We love how you styled it.
Lindsay says
This is such a cute outfit! We love how you styled it.