Style bloggers and celebs like Alexa Chung simply can’t get enough of the patent vinyl skirt trend. Here’s the scoop on this fabric, including how it differs from regular vinyl. Unlike traditional vinyl fabric, patent vinyl holds a thicker weight and an added stiffness. Style setters are drawn to it’s irresistible, high shine quality.
Look flawless like Alexa with a voluminous a-line skirt in patent vinyl. She’s definitely savvy to the pastel trend this season, wearing a head to toe look in baby pink. For more of a retro vibe, look towards Chung’s stellar fit while she attended a Marc by Marc Jacobs show.
Alexa sported a high waisted patent vinyl pencil skirt with a polka dotted blouse and strappy heels. For another way to wear it, simply pair with a crisp button up blouse and blocked heels in a classic shade like camel. Vintage inspired and totally chic, you’ll want to recreate your own spin on this stand out look.
Never one to blend in with the crowd, Alexa has been captured wearing a patent vinyl skirt with a sexy side slit zipper. Keep things classic by adding a two toned sweater and pointed pumps. This season, revamp your wardrobe with an edgy new look by trying out patent vinyl. Check out our wide variety of patent vinyl fabric options, available for sale here at MJTrends.
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I’ve mostly seen patent vinyl in darker shades, so the pastel baby pink idea was unexpected. It actually makes the material feel softer and less intimidating for daytime outfits.
The Alexa Chung examples really helped me picture styling options, especially the polka dot blouse with the high-waisted pencil skirt. That combo feels retro without looking like a costume.
Appreciate the breakdown between patent vinyl and standard vinyl, since I assumed they were basically the same. The stiffness factor definitely explains why structured silhouettes like pencil skirts look so sharp.
I didn’t realize patent vinyl was actually thicker and stiffer than regular vinyl, that explains why those A-line skirts hold their shape so well. The baby pink head-to-toe look sounds bold but surprisingly wearable.
The side slit zipper detail you mentioned adds just enough edge without overdoing it. I like the suggestion of balancing it with a two-toned sweater and pointed pumps.
Interesting point about the high shine finish being the main draw, because that’s what always intimidated me. Pairing it with a simple button-up and camel heels makes it seem much more approachable.