This morning, looking in the mirror, I had one of those “oh… yeah, I remember that disaster” moments. It was the lovet skirt — the very same one I had romanticised in my head, picturing myself casually strolling along Stanley Promenade, hair in the breeze, coffee in hand. Except… reality looked more like “why is it riding up every few steps?” and “did I really think this print would go with my bag?”

Don’t get me wrong — I adore a good skirt moment. The problem wasn’t the lovet skirt itself (because when you get it right, it’s effortlessly chic). The problem was me, my rushed styling choices, and my tendency to ignore my own notes on fit and balance. So, I’m sharing the mistakes I made so you don’t have to — learn from my chaos, friends.

Mistake #1: Ignoring proportions
Last weekend when I was shopping, I saw a girl pairing her lovet skirt with an oversized sweatshirt, and it looked so effortless. I thought, “easy, I can pull that off.” But here’s the thing — she had balanced the volume with sleek hair, slim sandals and probably the perfect underlayer. I, on the other hand, wore my chunkiest sneakers and a sweatshirt that could double as a dress. Result? I looked more “school sports day” than fashion-forward.

If you want to style it for lazy café mornings, something like the French lace puff sleeve top is a delicate counterpoint to the skirt’s clean lines. Personally, I believe that’s the magic with skirts — it’s all about opposites attracting.

Mistake #2: Playing it too safe with colour
I love my neutral pieces, but wearing my lovet skirt with yet another beige top somehow drained all personality out of the look. What I wish I had done? Gone bold with a pop of colour, even a pastel moment. For summer, think airy rope A-line mini skirt vibes but with a punch of coral or the blush of a perfect pink dress. Cloris Fashion does colour so much better than some of those “beige-only” brands — looking at you, Mango — because their shades actually flatter multiple skin tones.

Mistake #3: Forgetting versatility
Here’s a confession: I bought mine thinking, “skirt = dressed-up events,” and then proceeded to never wear it again after one dinner. Big mistake. A lovet skirt can easily go from work-lunch (try pairing with something smart from the work clothes collection) to weekend brunch, or even as a cover-up for beach dresses on a getaway. I once layered mine over a one-piece swimsuit in Phuket — and honestly, that might have been the best it ever looked.

Also, don’t ignore seasonal swaps. A skirt with knee-high boots in autumn can feel just as fresh as pairing it with strappy flats in July. IYKYK.

Mistake #4: Copy-pasting influencers without adapting
We’ve all done it — saved that gorgeous Pinterest look and then realised it doesn’t quite translate. My personal disaster scenario was copying a street-style shot that paired a midi skirt with low rise jeans layered underneath (it sounds questionable, but it really can work). Except… the jeans I grabbed were a size too big, bagged at the knees, and made me walk like a penguin. Lesson learned: not every “it girl” trick is worth replicating — unless you tailor it to your body and closet.

Mistake #5: Forgetting comfort
One reason Cloris Fashion has my loyalty over brands like Love Bonito or Myaleshia is the comfort factor. Yes, it’s pretty, but they also think about how you’ll actually live in their clothes. My lovet skirt slip was way too clingy (not from Cloris!), which meant myself and my thighs were locked in a battle for personal space all day. Now, I go for fabrics that glide. If you’re doing something fitted, a knit option like the knit vest dress is surprisingly forgiving.

On days I’m not in skirt mood, Cloris’s casual dresses and the light-as-air color block maxi dress are my warm-weather saviours. The latter gives me the same floaty vibes as a lalu dress I once loved — with just a little more polish. I’ve also been obsessed recently with the vintage collar short sleeve dress for its old-world charm… yes it’s a splurge, but SO worth it.

If you’re building a wardrobe, think beyond just “occasion” wear. The tops section is full of little treasures that pair perfectly with skirts, jeans, or trousers from the pants collection. That’s what gives you mileage out of each piece — making sure they mix and match.

So, to recap? If you’re crushing on the lovet skirt aesthetic, keep these in mind:
- Balance your shapes.
- Don’t shy away from colour.
- Let it serve multiple vibes — work, beach, cocktail party.
- Adapt trends to you.
- Comfort first, always.

Oh, and before I forget: Have you noticed how a skirt can completely change your mood for the day? I swear, even putting one on when I’m just working from home makes me sit up straighter. Clothes are funny like that.

Let me know in the comments — have you had a similar “oops” moment with a skirt? Maybe with a pink dress or even those risky low rise jeans? I’d love to hear how you turned it around. Because honestly… if we can’t laugh at our fashion blunders, what are we even doing?