The Skirt: Carolina Herrera S/S 2013

Carolina Herrera Modern Art Print Ball Skirt

Lauren Santo Domingo and Patricia Herrera Lansing, Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Apollo Circle benefit

So, last year, we had the hat – Balenciaga's large, Darth Vader-like visor that captured the hearts of the fashion world. It took some time, but I eventually embraced its strangeness. This spring, I need no such time to scrutinize or ponder. As soon as look #24 of Carolina Herrera’s RTW collection made its way down the catwalk, I was sold! The skirt: a floor-length, pocketed white ball skirt with mini train and covered in what amounts to graffiti. Perhaps only slightly within my realm of wearability, I’d try my darnedest to make it a wardrobe staple.

My first thoughts on the skirt included, "I could live in this thing." Fashion mags seem to agree. Editorial appearances thus far have cast the garment as a comfy and easy alternative to, say, jeans. I’ve worn a lengthy skirt in a similar fashion, and let me just say, it’s AWESOME. I only wish I could pay the $5000+ to call the Modern Art Print Ball Skirt my own.

Derek Lam top and Carolina Herrera skirt with Fendi heels, Jessica Alba Covers February Instyle Magazine

Excessive? Lavish? Ridiculous, even? Here are 3 reasons why the skirt is perfect for daily wear. I may not sway everyone, but I’m certainly convinced! How about you?

Images: Carolina Herrera, Alessandro Lucioni, InStyle Magazine, Elle, Neiman Marcus