You can also mix tomboyish and girly accessories: A chain necklace with black beads is glam, while coral sneakers give your outfit a dash of that sporty vibe.

Striped Top and Floral Skirt

Products: Striped Tee – Target, Floral Skirt – Forever 21, Flats – Macy’s, Bow Hairtie – Nordstrom, Bracelet Set – Kohl’s, Bag – Target

Mixing stripes and florals is one of our favorite ways to mix patterns, and it’s an easy strategy to make a skirt and top outfit more interesting. A classic 3/4-sleeve striped tee looks stylish with a summer-y floral skirt in a cheery red color. Brown flats work with the top and skirt, and would look good with basically any other outfit you might wear. Finally, a mini lavender bow crossbody is both trendy and girly. If your style is extra girly, you can add a bow and pearls too.

Pink Top and Red Skirt

Products: Tee – Hanes, Skirt – Forever 21, Oxfords – Modcloth, Necklace – Kohl’s, Bracelet – Old Navy, Bag – Target

Isn’t it fun to wear a top-and-skirt combo that breaks the rules? A light pink tee paired with a bold red skirt looks modern and unexpected. (We’re not followers of the “don’t wear red with pink” rule — for us, the combo is in regular rotation!)

Anything with flowers is trendy right now, so let’s add a statement necklace and bracelet with floral detailing. Keep the rest of your look simple with brown oxfords and a satchel handbag.

Graphic Tee and Sporty Skirt

Products: Tee – Nordstrom, Skirt – rue21, Sneakers – DSW, Earrings – Kohl’s, Baseball Cap – Gap, Backpack – Target

We all know that athleisure fashion is trending in a big way, so why not do an athleisure take on the skirt and top outfit?

An Adidas tee and a varsity side stripe skirt are good starting points to prove that not all top-and-skirt combos have to be girly. A washed baseball cap and blush Puma sneakers amp up the athleisure factor. An olive backpack is practical and a great choice for a sporty look. Finally, gold hoop earrings add some sass to the outfit.