Opinions On This Skirt

Ana

I bought this denim skirt at Express a few weeks ago, and I really like the shape and how dark the denim is. It's also not a high waist skirt, so I don't have to tuck things into it. However, there is something about it that I'm just not totally crazy about. I think it may be that it's too long. My ideal skirt/short length is right above my knees, so everything I have is hemmed to that length except this skirt. I was wondering what you all thought. If I had it altered would it just ruin the shape, you think (get rid of all the tapering), or do you think it would be better as is with heels/boots in cooler weather?

I do not like the sweater with it, but I just changed into the skirt for the photo. Please try to excuse my Darryl-Hannah-from-"Clan of the Cave Bear"-hair:

http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0027-1.jpg

Thanks!

15 years ago

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Tanya

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Ana, I think that skirt fits you very well, and all it needs is to be shortened about 1-2". I don't think that would ruin it's line, just make sure that the new hem has the same stitching as before.
I actually like that sweater with it, especially with those shoes!

15 years ago

Ana

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Thanks for the feedback on the outfit, Tanya. I actually planned to wear this today, and then decided that it was just.....I don't know. I didn't feel polished in it (my hair has a lot to do with it--it's just been all over the place lately and it makes me feel frazzled).

In order to get the skirt to right above the knee length, I would have to hem off about 4 inches. Do you still think that's okay? My tailor can definitely preserve the hem, that's not a problem. They could probably even take it in the sides to taper it more at the bottom and keep the original shape. That would be a more expensive fix. I would do it if everyone thought it was worth it, though.

15 years ago

Angie

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Tanya is spot on - 1 to 2 inches off the hem and no more. Will look even better. It fits really well.

Super cardi and shoes!

15 years ago

Ana

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Thanks for the suggestions. I will put the skirt into my "to be altered" pile to go to the tailor's this week.

15 years ago

Ana

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Hi All!

Just wanted to give an update (and get opinions) on the denim pencil skirt I had altered. I did what Tanya and Angie suggested and hemmed it only 2 inches (although, I think they may have taken a bit more). I tried to do the same pose so it would be easier to tell the difference. I personally like how it turned out, but do you all still think the line of the skirt is okay, and similar to before?

Before:

http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0027-1.jpg

After:

http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0072-1.jpg

Thank you!

15 years ago

Tanya

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I love the new length! I think it's perfect. And I love the whole outfit too. Great color combo!

15 years ago

Antje

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Super! Thanks for sharing the update. It's great to see the difference a little alteration can make.

15 years ago

Nicole

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The shortening did not disrupt the line of the skirt. It's a great length. I especially like denim skirts to show a little kneecap.

15 years ago

Julia

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So much better! It's at the perfect length.

I love the color combinations of the yellow shoes and the blue cardigan. Did you wear your citron tank? It could be my personal choice but I'd wear a white one to make it cleaner and to match the white belt.

15 years ago

Angie

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Perfect length and a fantastic skirt that you can wear in Winter with knee length boots, when you go back home to cold weather country (Idaho?)

I also echo Julia. This outfit would great with a white cami.

15 years ago

Ana

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The cami is actually light yellow. I need to get a more vibrant yellow for the blue cardigan, especially since I'm getting another cardigan in a very similar color soon. The blue is just a little too intense and warm to wear with citron, I think. When I tried pairing them, I felt like they were at odds, somehow. But the white cami underneath would look nice with the white belt, I agree. I have my eye on a yellow belt (don't currently have one). That's what I'd really like to pair with this cardigan. I feel like it's cleaner with a belt, too, because it has a rather boxy fit.

Thanks for the suggestions (especially about having it shortened) and feedback everyone!

P.S. Yes Angie, back home is Idaho. I could definitely wear this skirt with boots from September to October, but after that it gets so cold! Maybe with tights or leggings AND boots November-February. Ah, I miss my winters. Sniff.

15 years ago

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