Your Outfit Could Use a Little Dopamine

Some clothes are serious.

This skirt has approximately 200 tiny smiley faces on it.

So we're going in a different direction.

With its white background, all-over yellow smiley print, flowy midi length, and easy silhouette, this skirt is basically wearable serotonin. It's playful enough to make an outfit interesting but simple enough that you can style it a million different ways.

And no, we're not going to make it behave.

1. Graphic Tee + Cowboy Boots

Let's start with a Modern Alien favorite.

Pair the skirt with an oversized vintage graphic tee, cowboy boots, a chunky western belt, and layered jewelry.

Try a black tee if you want more contrast or pull out the yellow with a colorful graphic.

The combination of a playful skirt and western pieces makes the whole outfit feel less "cute" and more funky western.

The vibe: happy little cowgirl with questionable intentions.

2. Keep It Simple With a Tank

The skirt already has plenty going on, so sometimes all you need is a basic tank.

Try black, white, yellow, or even a bright color like hot pink.

Add sneakers, sunglasses, and a crossbody bag and you've got an easy outfit for farmers markets, coffee runs, antique shopping, road trips, or wandering around somewhere you absolutely did not need a cute outfit for.

Those are usually the best outfits anyway.

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3. Add More Color

A smiley face skirt does not need to be styled responsibly.

Try it with:

• Hot pink
• Turquoise
• Cobalt blue
• Cherry red
• Lime green
• Orange

The white base gives you plenty of room to experiment, while the yellow smiley faces already make the outfit feel playful.

Pick one bold color and run with it.

Or pick three.

We're not your mother.

4. Make It a Little Edgy

The easiest way to keep a playful print from becoming overly sweet is to pair it with something completely opposite.

Try a black band tee, chunky combat boots, leather jacket, and silver jewelry.

The smiley faces bring the fun.

The black brings the attitude.

Together? Much more interesting.

5. Layer It for Cooler Weather

Don't retire your fun skirts just because summer is over.

Add an oversized sweater or sweatshirt, denim jacket, and cowboy boots.

Let the skirt peek out underneath all those heavier layers.

You could even add tights and chunky boots when temperatures really drop.

Suddenly your happy little summer skirt has entered her fall era.

Stop Taking Your Closet So Seriously

Finding your personal style doesn't mean figuring out one specific aesthetic and following its rules forever.

Some days you want fringe and cowboy boots.

Some days you want black from head to toe.

And sometimes you want a skirt covered in tiny yellow smiley faces.

All of those things can exist in the same closet.

Actually, that's when personal style starts getting interesting.

Wear Clothes That Make You Happy

There's already enough boring stuff in life.

Your clothes don't have to be one of them.

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Wear the weird thing. Wear the happy thing. Wear whatever feels like you.