compare and contrast

I was out today when I saw it: a gorgeous vintage sheer maxi skirt. This prompted a conversation with the lovely shop assistant (from Clubhouse Lane Boutique) about the rise in popularity of maxi skirts and dresses for the summer season. And with skirts like this, why wouldn't you want to wear a maxi skirt this summer?

Pleated Maxi Skirt, Acne (via Farfetch)
$387

Although I love the colour of this skirt (Selena wore one to a photoshoot once, and it was absolutely lovely), I'm going to pull a Rachel Zoe and do a 'parallel universe' version of this:

Pleat Maxi Skirt, Topshop
£45