Summer basics: Seven ways to wear the A-line skirt

Keep cool this summer with a polished A-line skirt that's perfect at the office or for a night out. Here are seven great ideas on how to wear it.

By Chatelaine

Updated November 2, 2012

The A-line skirt

Skirt, $60, Mango. Sandro shirt, $325, The Bay. Jacket, $90, Levi. Shoes, $50, Gap Canada. Belt, $35, Gap Canada. Bracelet, $50, Banana Republic.

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Silk blouse

Tucker shirt, $325, The Bay. Shoes, $70, Hm. Necklace, $15, Hm. Ring, $7, Hm. Belt, $90, Brave Leather.

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Summer knit

Sweater, $40, Joe Fresh. Shoes, $31, Forever21. Neclace, $30, Winners. Bag, $28, French Connection.

Cotton blazer

Shirt, $24, Joe Fresh. Jacket, $46, Reitmans. Shoes, $675, Michael Kors. Bag, $73, Cinzia Designs. Bangles, $16, Smart Set. Pure Alfred Sung belt, $15, Zellers.

Preppy cardie

Shirt, $60, Gap Canada. Cardigan, $80, Mango. Shoes, $30, Forever21.. Socks, $9, American Apparel. Belt, $90, Brave Leather. Bracelet, $50, Banana Republic.

Safari jacket

Shirt, $24, Joefresh.com. Jacket, $46, Reitmans.com. Shoes, $675, Michaelkors.com. Bag, $73, Cinziadesigns.com. Bangles, $16, Smartset.ca. Pure Alfred Sung belt, $15, Zellers.com.

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Metallic sweater

Pure Alfred Sung shirt, $15, Zellers. Sweater, $95, Banana Republic. Necklace, $74, Banana Republic. Bangle, $18, Aldo Shoes. Belt, $32, American Apparel.

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