Closet purge - the very last one for now!

I did a major closet cleanup since discovering YLF last May. There were just several items left and at last I got to them yesterday. So what do you vote - keep or toss?
#1-2: A-line skirt with the ruffled hem. It is a winter skirt in the warm herringbone wool. It just covers my knee.
#3-4: tweed flared skirt which again just covers my knee. It is from a thinner fabric than a previous skirt but still winter weight.
Both these skirt may be a bit big on me in the hips now but they can be altered if they are worth saving.
#5-6: black flared skirt. It is a bit shorter and ends at the knee.
These skirts were the silhouettes I wore exclusively prior to YLF: I did nopt own any pencil skirt before. Now I am not sure if I can style them without feeling frumpy...Please help me to decide on this one!
#7-8: silk ruffled blouse. I usually tucked it into those skirts with the belt. it is too short to wear with pants. I can layer it under my black sheath (see pic. 9) but not under other ones with higher necklines.
#10-12: pleather olive waistcoat. I liked it before but now I am not so sure... Can it work with skinnies and a longer top under it?
Please be ruthless as I don't want anything which is not a 10 left in my closet!:-) Also if you have suggestions for styling the items with potential I am all ears!
Thanks in advance!

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15 years ago

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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I like the third skirt much better than the first two, because the shorter length is more flattering on you. You could try to shorten them but I don't know that it's worth it. I like the silk top but am not so enamored of the waistcoat - it looks a bit big in the shoulders.

I agree...keep black skirt and blouse.

Sveta

AJ / Laura, actually these two items are the only ones I wore this winter... have not even got to ironing the other skirts from the summer storage

Evie

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I like the black skirt, especially where you wear a blouse over it. Not a big fan of the blouse, but I think a longer top worn untucked over the skirt and belted would look really good. The shape is flattering.
I'd suggest tossing the first skirt, and shortening the second one to the shortest length you feel comfortable wearing. I'm thinking maybe mid-thigh? I love the fabric and the winter look, but I think it's the thicker ones that also carry the visual weight, so the shorter the better imo.:)
You're pulling the vest off nicely here, so I'm sure you'll style it very well irl. I guess keeping or tossing depends on whether you still want to wear it, because it does look good on you;) Maybe put it in a "hold" box and see if you reach for it one of these days?

rae

I like the black skirt, and I like the top under the dress, but I don't love the top so much alone. I am not a fan of the vest so far, but I have a better feeling about it than the first two skirts. Does it work buttoned at all?

Scarlet

I would keep the black skirt. I think because it is a little lighter and shorter the silhouette works better to my eye than the first two skirts. I am not sure about the vest. I might hang onto it for now, as it might be a good way to add some edge to casual outfit.

rute

I like the skirts.. these skirts are in right now ant the look good on you. I would toss de vest, too boxy!

Ljubica

I would keep all three skirts, but you should hem them (although some longer lenghts seem to be coming?). The A-line skirt looks very, very good on you, plus the color of the second one is perfect for your boots.

sarah

I like the blouse - seems like you could also layer under cardis. I agree about the black skirt, and I wouldn't part with the vest just yet.

Kate

I vote keep the black skirt and the blouse, and keep track of how much you wear them. The others are not 10s.

I'd say #5/6 and #9 work. The other skirts are just okay - and the blouse alone is an odd length but it looks great under that sheath. I don't care for the boxiness of the vest.

Queen Mum

I get the feeling that a-line skirts are making a come-back. I'd keep and shorten them. I like the blouse and the vest too... I'm no help at all am I.
My least favorite of the lot is actually the black skirt. A bit too much volume IMO.

kellygirl

I really like #1 and 5 and the blouse. The second skirt looks too big. I prefer the less voluminous look of #1. The blouse is fab under the sheath. I think it's a lovely print and style too. Not a fan of the vest. It looks too big in the chest--definitely not sleek enough for you.

greenglove

I vote to keep the skirts, get rid of blouse and waistcoat. Wait and see new ways of styling aline skirts. Great sheath dress!!

ticksgirl

My favorite is the second skirt, and I think the length is fine. I think it would look great with a turtleneck, 70's-style. I'd definitely keep first two skirts. I'm not crazy about the blouse...the color doesn't do justice to your pretty face in my opinion, but would be OK with another color layered over it. And I'd like the waistcoat if there were some way to take in the shoulders a bit.

April

Sveta, I love the blouse with your sheath, and love the black skirt. I don't love the longer A-line skirts, and I do think the vest looks boxy (though anything in olive leather or pleather is just irresistible.)

catgirl

Without looking at other comments: I like the 3rd skirt best, due to the length. I would wear the other two skirts as they are, though - and I like the a-line. I don't like the top on its own, but under the dress it works perfectly, if you want to keep it for that reason. I do not like the fit of the vest - the shoulders don't seem to sit right.

Gorgeous you!

Lisa

I vote keep the black skirt and the printed blouse. I liked the blouse as a layer with the dress, I'm not a fan of the blouse on it's own. Maybe layering with a vest would be nice too. The black skirt is nice length. I'm not a fan of the rest, either the shape is too boxy (brown vest) or the style doesn't appear to fit in with your recent outfit posts.

Tricia

I like the skirts, although the first two are a bit too long - but if you love them, I think it would probably be worth it to alter them. The third skirt is great. I also really like the blouse, especially under that dress. I also vote to get rid of the pleather vest - it looks too big.

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