Knowing what to wear in the heat can be a struggle, especially when it comes to occasion wear. But Pippa Middleton’s burnt orange maxi skirt and simple black halter neck top is a failsafe combination.
Never one to shy away from bright and bold colours, Pippa is a great person to take styling inspiration from in the warmer months, with her love for wearable colour helping us to inject more statement and fun pieces into our summer capsule wardrobes.
And it’s not just her recent looks that have us inspired. Back in 2013, she stunned in burnt orange as she arrived for the Boxing Ball at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Over a decade on, the striking hue of her satin maxi skirt makes for the perfect evening wear in warmer months, with it perfectly balancing sophistication and fun, bright colour.
woman&home‘s Fashion Ecommerce Editor Caroline Parr says: “A simple halterneck top and statement skirt is an effortless combination, particularly if it’s hot weather or you’re packing for a holiday. Choose a bold colour or a punchy print for the skirt, and if you fancy a bit more coverage on top, swap to a crisp white shirt.”
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Shop Pippa Middleton’s Look
Land’s End Slender Twist Front Halter Top
This halter neck top by Land’s End is impossibly flattering. Made from a double-lined yet lightweight jersey fabric, it’s comfortable while also boasting a waist-nipping silhouette, chic high neckline and modest cut out detail.
Halogen Pleated Slit Hem Midi Skirt
While we love Pippa’s floating maxi skirt, a shorter midi style would look equally chic when styled with a simple black halter neck and sleek black clutch. This pleated, satin style in a stunning burnt orange shade is ideal for getting her look, and would look great paired with some knee high boots thanks to the shorter hemline.
Halogen Sleeveless Mock Neck Top
Giving you the look of Pippa’s halter neck style with some added coverage around the shoulders, this Halogen top is sure to become a staple piece for both casual and formal events. With its long hem, tuck it into a pair of statement jeans for a laid-back look, or style it up like Pippa with a flowing skirt and sleek accessories.
Get the best of both worlds with this stunning clutch bag that has a handy detachable chain strap for versatile carrying options. With decorative texture across the fabric, it emulates the beautiful and luxe look of Pippa’s style perfectly and will work to finish off any outfit with some subtle flair.
Ettika Etched Hinged Bangle
Simple and sleek enough to be worn everyday, this striking bangle is also the perfect addition to a bold formal wear look. Pippa’s golden bangle features a similar, circular textured detail and we love how versatile a simple jewellery piece like this is.
Nordstrom Metal Keeper Belt
Accentuating the waist with a thin belt is a great styling trick that adds a luxe finishing touch to Pippa’s outfit. This waist belt from Nordstrom is a great and versatile option that you can add to any top and skirt pairing for a defining and cohesive detail.
The maxi style was impossibly flattering on Pippa’s frame, with a high waist accentuated by a thin leather belt. We love the pleated detailing across the fabric that brought a beautiful, floating movement to the silhouette.
Balancing out the bright and bold burnt orange satin, Pippa styled the statement skirt with a black halter neck top, whose simple and sleek bar detail on the chest drew the eye towards flattering halter neck straps. She then finished the look with a pair of chunky black peep-toe heels that grounded the skirt’s colour with their darker tone.
She kept her accessories minimal, opting for a simple black snake-skin clutch bag while a glimmering gold bangle added a sophisticated shine to the outfit.
The orange satin of her skirt might feel like a colour that could easily wash you out, but its rich and shimmery shade worked only to compliment Pippa’s tanned and glowing skin. Her choice to pair the colourful skirt with black accessories helped to highlight her tan even more, with it bringing it a dark, contrasting shade into her look.
Further highlighting this sun-kissed glow was Pippa’s makeup. Keeping her eye makeup minimal, her skin was the focus of the look with a warm-toned bronzer adding dimension to her face while a sweeping of bold peachy pink blusher brought a fresh, flattering pop of colour to the apples of her cheeks and the high points of her cheekbones.
With her hair pushed back off of her face simply by gripping her face-framing pieces back, the makeup could really shine. But the hairstyle also showed off her impossibly shiny strands. Her warm and rich brunette hair is envious and no doubt gets its shine from a rigorous haircare routine.
