Checking It Twice – Black Watch Skirt Two Ways

One black watch skirt styled two ways: a versatile holiday plaid you can dress up or down.

It’s a mad plaid world, and I just can’t stop! Today, I’m sharing a velvety black watch tartan skirt worn two ways for the holidays: casual and dressy. If you are not into plaid, you might want to skip P&P for the foreseeable future, but if like me you feel strongly that there can never be too much plaid let’s mingle and be merry!

Blonde woman in dressy holiday look: black watch skirt, Draper James top, blue coat, and gold flats.

If you are looking for a more subdued holiday plaid that goes with simply everything, go with black watch. It is the universal tartan after all! ? You can dress it up or down, pair it with neutrals or pops of red, the options are infinite.

Casual holiday look with black watch skirt, Barbour coat, cable knit sweater, leopard print loafers, and leather clutch.

I’ve styled this black watch skirt that I bought from Talbots last season two ways. Casual for daytime holiday outings: brunch with the girls, touring Christmas homes or light displays, shopping trips. Dressy for evening events: showings of the Nutcracker, cocktail parties, dates out with the hubby.

Black Watch Skirt: Get This Dressy Holiday Look

Outfit details with affiliate links: Blackwatch skirt (Similar Skirt and Velvet Pants Here) // Floral Sweater // Similar Blue Coat // Similar Gold Flats // Gold Bag

Blonde woman in dressy holiday look: black watch skirt, Draper James top, blue coat, and gold flats.

Black Watch Skirt: Get This Casual Holiday Look

Outfit details with affiliate links: Quilted Coat // Cable Knit Sweater // Similar Leopard Print Flats // Similar Vintage Clutch

Casual holiday look with black watch skirt, Barbour coat, cable knit sweater, leopard print loafers, and leather clutch.

Want more black watch tartan options?

I’m adoring this little ruffle neckline dress from Vineyard Vines. I would wear this black watch top with jeans for casual days or with black pants for the office. For a chic, dramatic look pair this cape with a velvet dress to head to a swanky holiday gathering.

Plaid Tidings Y’all!

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You may notice that several of the source links above say “SIMILAR” that is because I routinely shop my closet and mix old pieces with new. I strongly believe in buying quality, classic pieces that will last you year after year. When a link says this it just means that my exact piece of clothing is a past season, but I’ve found a very similar style for you that in fact I would buy today if I was looking for that item.

 

10 Comments

  1. Elizabeth Balcerek on December 8, 2018 at 11:59 pm

    I love the clutch bag, what a find. Also as an aside, your hair is lovely longer.

    • Katherine on December 9, 2018 at 9:07 am

      My mother has some awesome finds in her closet! Thank you! ?

  2. passion fruit, paws and peonies on December 12, 2018 at 6:38 am

    Thats a stunning picture of you from above! Love your skirt, especially with the cream I think. Have a fabulous day xx Maria

    • Katherine on December 14, 2018 at 7:04 am

      Thank you so much Maria!

  3. dousedinpink on December 12, 2018 at 8:21 am

    You can never have too much plaid! Both of these outfits are so cute, especially the plaid and leopard!

    Jill – Doused in Pink

    • Katherine on December 14, 2018 at 7:05 am

      Jill, I just found this #plaidandleopardsarebffs — so true! Thanks for stopping by.

  4. Virginia on December 12, 2018 at 3:32 pm

    Great choices! It’s so true, though I’m all about the loud, tartan red plaids, the black watch plaids really are festive but more subdued.

    Virginia | More to Mrs. E

    • Katherine on December 14, 2018 at 7:06 am

      I love the loud plaids too, but some events call for a more subtle look! Cheers & Merry Christmas Virginia!

  5. Ruth on December 12, 2018 at 5:29 pm

    That plaid skirt is so cute! I love how versatile it is. Also that clutch is just gorgeous!

    http://www.mylittlenest.org

    • Katherine on December 15, 2018 at 8:51 am

      Why thank you Ruth! It is one of my favorites, and I don’t carry it nearly enough!

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