Trend alert: Skulls

We've been hearing about this so-called skull trend for months, but most of the skull-emblazoned fashion I've seen looks like it belongs more in a Hot Topic than in a high-end boutique. But if you must wear a skull motif, the key is keeping it subtle and avoiding garments that could double as pirate flags.

Here are a few skullified finds:

Skull scarf, $19, available here

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La Petite Mort 1960s checkered skirt, $95, available here

LaROK Skull Boat Neck, $188, available here