Comments on: Mom-on-the-go road test: dresses and skirts

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:10:19 +0000

I love Boden’s web site!! I have been trying to find skirts with fun prints….great reference, thank you!

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:11:29 +0000

ejvc, I agree that nursing in a dress is not the easiest way to go. Wrap tops seem to work well for nursing, and that could be perfect with a skirt, but I’d say that wearing nursing-friendly tops has got to be your first priority for now — and maybe later you can expand your wardrobe into dresses.

Inge, thank you for the kind words. I know we will find some fun skirts and that there will be a dress in your future this summer.

By: Inge

Inge — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:48:19 +0000

I’m very late in replying Laura, but I just wanted to say that I love this series!

And I couldn’t agree more, what could be easier than putting on an airy dress or skirt in the morning, add a jacket/cardi, some fun accessories and be off!

I’m hoping to find a few fun skirts and a beautiful dress that hit me at the knee (not so easy). And I hope to see you sporting many variations on this flop proof formula this Summer!

By: ejvc

ejvc — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:42:53 +0000

Sorry, one more doubt — I’m still nursing, and dresses seem SO impractical. How do you nurse in a dress?

By: ejvc

ejvc — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:42:06 +0000

I’ve never really worn skirts since I don’t really like the look of my legs. Which has also led to not shaving them, since no one ever sees them. Doesn’t anyone else find the hairlessness dictum a bit too much work? My baby is 16 months old and it seems like I barely have time for a shower, much less extended personal grooming. It’s not that I don’t like the outfits (although they are a bit chilly for the current weather) but truly, I just think it’s too much bother to have to prepare so much for getting dressed. Isn’t a comfy pair of light cotton or linen trousers easier? And also, I like to wear socks most of the time, I find them more comfortable than skin-on-shoe. Any solutions for that? I’m interested, but…

Doubting in London…

By: yublocka

yublocka — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:15:32 +0000

Shiny I think I am at the point you just described! I have about 5 or so skirts, but all I normally wear them with is coloured t-shirts (SS or LS) plus or minus a cardi. I really need to get some more refined tops for both skirt and pant length. I managed a few SS shirts for summer, but now that cooler weather is approaching I’m feeling lost again. Still you lovely ladies of ylf have given me so many ideas. For once I am kind of looking forward tot rying on tops (normally I hate it!)

By: shiny

shiny — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:17:56 +0000

I’m late to the party but wanted to add that about 5 or 6 years ago, I realized I had a ton of skirts but never got around to wearing them. I loved the idea and how they looked on my figure (hence why I kept buying them), but I would always hestitate for fear of being “overdressed” or “too fussy.”

So I made a challenge to myself to wear nothing but skirts for a month straight! This was in the summer. It was also right around the time I was realizing that my shorts days are over (late 30s).

Well, I am now hooked on skirts for summer. I look for A-line cotton skirts that hit at the knee. When I started in on the challenge, I just paired them with simple tee shirts from the gap (always appropriately “skirt length”). Now I’m more sophisticated about it and have learned to pair with a short-sleeve cropped cardigan and a better quality top. But, if you want to ease into this look, you can try the tee shirt idea at first. Heck…. it’s still a notch up from the yoga pants or the shorts crowd!!!

By: Angie

Angie — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:44:13 +0000

Thank you, Cricket. You are very complimentary. I’m sure you’ll succeed with achieving your goal!

Laura’s Mum, you have hit the nail on the head. I love your accurate accessory suggestions for Spring wardrobe updating.

Boston Girl, it takes a LONG time to warm up here too. (We are still in the 40’s). My layers are as if I was dressing for Autumn but in Spring colours, lighter hues and crisper fabrics (nothing too wooly looking). My cream trench is quilted for extra warmth, I have a Spring coat and Spring boots. I am still in hose and socks too. I also wear brightly coloured knitwear with Spring scarves and warm cropped jackets. The look that Laura is describing is a Summer look for Seattle (which has Western European weather). I shall only be able to start sporting it in June.

Eva, skirts and dresses are shorter at the moment. You’re petite, so perhaps try shopping in regular sizes to gain a bit of extra length. You couldn’t look frumpy if you tried.

Macys is overwhelming, but it’s hands down the best place to shop for mainstream and affordable dresses. Laura is my witness.

Patience and Anne, a sleeveless top in a higher-end knitted fabric should solve your problem.

Julia, I’ve seen and tried on the BR anorak and it’s really sweet. Not terribly tailored though, so you’d have to stick to wearing it with pencil skirts.

By: Christine

Christine — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:16:18 +0000

Indeed I did get mixed up writing my post. We’re almost at the point where it’s too warm to wear full tights and boots, but not quite warm enough for bare legs.

Laura, I think I’ll try the leggings and ballet flats idea…that might making bridging the seasons easier!

Thanks!

By: anne

anne — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:35:06 +0000

Well I just wrote a big long comment and then it got lost…

Anyway, congratulations on your second post Laura.

I made a policy of wearing a skirt or dress at least once a week this summer and have largely kept to it. It was made easier by only buying one new cropped pant this summer. One of my dresses, though pretty, does look a bit 1940’s housewife -ish.

I do struggle a bit with the accessorizing and layering side of things, especially because our summers are very hot and there are many days when one layer of clothing is quite enough. So I can understand Cricket’s question about T-shirts.