Should I return?

njw

I stalked this skirt (when it went on sale) until I found it and got a great deal...who doesn't need a black skirt, midi length? http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....=412033641 Well today I thought I would wear it to work and as a size 14/16 I think I looked like a barrel in the skirt...tried a tee with a vest over it , AWFUL. It can be returned but if there is a "slimming" way to wear it that I am not aware of, please let me know. I understand I will not look slim and trim because I am not but what would be a flattering way to wear it that would not highlight my big hips/thigh? All suggestions very much appreciated.

7 years ago

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Diana

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Try a jacket or something similar with a structured, strong shoulder line. It looks like a fairly soft knit fabric so I think some structure on top would help balance it out. Waist definition might also help.

7 years ago

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Because it fits at the waist and high hip, I think it should work--that is, it's not a style with gathers that pouf out from the waistband. I would try tucking a top or wearing a short, perhaps slightly boxy top that shows the waist when you move.
I also think a tee with a fairly slim fit, with a shorter vest layered over it, would be a good bet, though--so I'm not sure why your outfit didn't work. Maybe you need to shorten the skirt?

7 years ago

Liz

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I'm your size, and a year ago bought a black midi skirt that draped nicely from the waist. Seemed easy to wear, but I absolutely could not find a way to wear that thing that I felt good in. Ever.

It doesn't mean the skirt couldn't have worked, but I didn't have the ingredients in my closet to make it happen, and I wasn't motivated to buy yet more items to make it work.

7 years ago

Gigi

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Personally, I would probably return the skirt. It sounds like it is not making you happy. Do you think you would prefer to put that money toward a different skirt rather than try to make this one work? Maybe a different style of skirt would work better with your body type.

7 years ago

Joy

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Yes, return the skirt. It is not making you smile and may be just too much work to restyle it.

7 years ago

njw

Active Member

Thank you everyone. I think I will give it one more try on Sat. when I am not rushing off to work to see if I can make it work (using your suggestions) and if not, will return it.

7 years ago

Glory

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Give it a try once more when not rushed. If you don't love it I would return and look for something you will love and enjoy more.

7 years ago

Anonymous

I have a theory. If I am in the store and I have any doubts about buying it, I buy it. If I am at home and I have any doubts about it, I return it. It sounds like this particular skirt, although great in concept, might not be workable in real life.

7 years ago

RobinF

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I think that style of skirt is hard to style. Because of the way it flares, it almost needs to be with a fitted top and if you don't do fitted tops then it is really hard to get it to look good. I agree that a structured jacket may work.

7 years ago

njw

Active Member

I will try the structured jacket with a shirt tucked in. I thought it might "hide" my hips at least a bit but instead I feel like the extra fabric just makes me look bigger. I tried a long silky fabric trench vest from Anthro. and it just looked like there was way too much fabric in the outfit if that makes sense?

Again, very grateful for all of your suggestions and feedback

7 years ago

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