WIW: staying warm in a short skirt

Zibbets

My husband and I went to see a movie the other night (McFarland, USA - Fantastic, especially if you're into running, if you're a teacher, root for underdogs or love Kevin Costner) and at one point DH reached over and put his hand on my leg. He then leaned over and asked, "Just how many layers are you wearing??"
The answer: a lot. Tights, leggings, knee socks, turtleneck, sweater, coat, skirt, boots, gloves. It worked, though. I was warm.

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9 years ago

What I Wore

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Latest reply was from dakotacheryl

Astrid

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Good to hear you were warm enough! Nice outfit. I personally find skirts with the right layers just as warm as pants, in winter.

9 years ago

approprio

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Warm and fab. Love the combination of plaid and fur.

9 years ago

Ruth M

Active Member

I love kilts! I love your jacket, too. That's a long list of layers - but needs must. This is a cosy, cheery outfit for your freezing weather conditions.

9 years ago

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Ditto approprio. Fur and plaid is wonderful. You look stunning. I wasn't sure where you were going when you said then your DH put his hand on my leg ... I was thinking "oh boy, here we go..." I thought I was about to read a racy romance novel.

9 years ago

rabbit

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you look warm and I like the textural combination of wooly plaid, leather, and fuzz.

9 years ago

Sara L.

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Fun outfit! I usually avoid skirts in the winter but I'm taking notes on how to wear them and still be warm.

9 years ago

Anonymous

Oh, I do love a bit of tartan! Add fur into the mix and I'm happy You look great! Lol at your DH's comment. That's a whole lotta layers!

9 years ago

Gigi

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Great skirt!

I wore a short skirt (about this same length) a couple of weeks ago. I found that by layering two pairs of tights (one wool, one thick cotton), I was just as warm if not warmer than if I had worn pants. I will have to add boot socks the next time to make it even warmer!

9 years ago

Aida

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Hah! Sometimes all those layers are just necessary. It didn't come out bulky at all, so I say well layered. Great skirt! I like shorter lengths like that in the winter, makes me feel less like a bundle of layers even if I'm layered to the teeth.

9 years ago

rachylou

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Cute skirt and great boots.

9 years ago

Zibbets

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Thanks, all!

Gigi, I'm going to try two layers of tights. I think you're right that it would be as warm as pants. You still might want socks to take up any extra room in your boots. With the addition of the socks I was toasty.

Aida, I hadn't thought about it until you mentioned it, but long winter skirts do just get to be way too much for me in winter.

9 years ago

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I'm impressed by how your layerin bulk didn't show! Nice look for you.

9 years ago

dakotacheryl

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I did a happy dance when I discovered fleece lined footless tights. Pull those on (footed tights always start drifting downward on me)...a nice pair of wool socks, my favorite boots for the day and a cute "at the knee skirt" and I'm good to go...

You look fab in your photo Zibbets !!

9 years ago

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