So aside from the colorblocking trend, I am a huge fan of this season’s high slits! The look is endlessly saucy, easy, and breezy. So for yesterday’s Rocawear Style Suite, I pulled on my new favorite Helmut Lang Asymmetrical Long Skirt.

I dare you not to feel like a hot momma in one of these!

The design is super simple (and perhaps could be a DIY project for you ambitious bombshells), but that high slit is just like bam! There’s my leg.


I wore it with a casual white Helmut Lang racerback tank, and added a few bold accents like Lia Sophia earrings, a Topshop Fabric Multirow Necklace, Dolce & Gabbana Animalier shades (yep the ones Naomi wore in this ad—J’adore!)….

Along with a La Mer watch from DJPremium.com and a loose spike ring from Patricia Field:

The skirt is actually quite long, so high heels are very necessary. After my bunion surgery, super crazy stilettos are kind of out of the question, so I popped on my Kaisa Wedges by Leifsdottir:

What do you think?

PS I took a reader’s advice to do something different with my hair. Do you like?
Photos by Rog Walker.

68 thoughts on “Style Diary: High Slits and Shades”

  2. I love those shoes … but I really want to compliment your hair. It looks amazing, I have long dreads and I am always looking for new styles and inspirations at up-dos. Most recently I did a side sweeping snake braid (I don’t know if that’s the proper name), which was kinda messy, but all the way gorgeous..

  5. claire, you are my hero…you look amazing…that hair is smoooookin…and everything else is fab as well…I’ve been eyeing the maxi skirts with the slits myself…

  11. Thanks y’all! Shopaholic confession: I really want to get that skirt in every color. No. joke. Try it on, you’ll feel like a million bucks! xoxo

  12. Girl that looks effortlessly cool. I was wondering what to wear on the 4th and this seems to be a winner. And btw when are you gonna bring that camera over to Chicago?!!!

  14. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! I KNEW those were the d&g shades from that shoot! Ugh, super hot outfit! I likeyyy

  16. OMG!! Claire you look frickin amazing! Like no joke. That hair is the truth. Makeup is flawless. And outfit is just bomb! A+

  20. I can do without the skirt but your hair is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you make me want locs and I’m a weave wearer. lol

  22. Love the outfit, the shoes and your hair! Helmut Lang is a designer that is slept on. The simplicity of the designs are fabulous!

  23. Damn the clothes, you make me want to go harder at the gym! You look great! Hair and makeup poppin too. Shoes are fire!

  24. Here you are proving once again, accessories make the look. The necklace is wonderful. The shoes are balzin. Amazing and unique ring. Looks like it may hurt if you’re not careful. And last but defintely not least the hair is on point. What a great idea for short locks. I have a Berry short do but can never get the pumpadour right. Maybe you can post a tutorial???

  35. You look beautiful! I love the up-do and that outfit highlights your toned arms and legs.

  36. I LOVE your hair. I always thought you were super cute, but didn’t really like the hair style. You look beautiful.

  38. Cute outfit, but you really should consider making the hair a permanent change. I didn’t even realize it was you at first.

  39. Magnifique!!! Claire, I love the glasses, love the necklace, love the arm jewelry, shoes are HOTTT… and the hair is FABULOUS!

  42. Claire OMG !!!!!! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this look!!! BY FAR MY favorite!!!! Love the make up, shoes and the hair is super cute!!! Work it !!!

  45. I agree with another commenter: GORG! That updo looks perfect on you! And the necklace, shades and wedges? Might have to borrow…

  46. You look AWESOME! Your skin and makeup is gorgeous. Loving the jewelry, especially the necklace and loose spike ring.:) Also feeling the shades and those wedges are the business. Your working out really shows and your hair is beautiful like that. You’ve got a Ledisi/Jill Scott vibe goin’ on…work it mama!

  54. Wow, you’ve been looking great lately. Definitely inspiring me to get out of my comfort zone.

  55. Baddest….head to toe. Simple yet very effective and as a fellow thickems (read:not fat) you do me proud Miss Claire…thank you. Btw ur arms are AH-MAZING!

    Now I shall resume doing pushups and crunches :(

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  64. Claire, you look gorgeous. This outfit def. is showing off your toned arms and legs! and I love the dark lips. Everything is on point. I am in love with this hairstyle. Can you possibly show more styles with the skirt please

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