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Peasant skirts, like any other garment, have had highs and lows on the trendy scale. You stock up on them when the fashion gods cast a favorable eye on all things boho, and then \u2014 in the very next season \u2014 you’re wondering what to do with those flowy, patterned bottoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In truth, the peasant skirt can be part of your rotation even when boho takes a step back from the limelight. Let’s talk about how to wear this style no matter what’s trending. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to wear with your peasant skirt<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Peasant skirts are not as easy and versatile as, say, a straight-leg pair of jeans. This skirt style has motion and, often, a pattern to manage. The trifecta of loose-fitting, unstructured and colorful can squash all imagination and leave you boxed into pairing your skirt with a white t-shirt and flat-heeled sandals. While that combination ifs a reliable choice, it can get a tad boring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep your peasant skirt outfits fresh and fun, lean on our big list of coordinating garments and accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read next: <\/em>The Budget Fashionista’s guide to skirts<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tops to wear with peasant skirts <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The length and shape of this skirt create a balance problem with many types of tops. As a general rule, pairing long, flowy bottoms with long, flowy tops will be unflattering. And tucking in your looser top won’t work either \u2014 you’ll end up with a nice, sexy bulge of fabric below your waist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, stick with casual, tops that follow the shape of your body. I say ‘casual’ because something like a button-down usually looks odd with this skirt style. Try these options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n