https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 13:22:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt/page/2#post-1308147 Sat, 19 Jul 2014 16:57:55 +0000 shiny 1308147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, I got the leopard skirt in the mail yesterday. I'd ordered two sizes to compare, XSP and SP. I also ordered the black ruched VC tube skirt in SP. The ruched version is a keeper, fit is perfect. The leopard is going back...&nbsp;</p> <p>The XSP was way too tight. The SP fits well in the width (not too clingy) but fits oddly in the length. It's a *lot* longer than the retro stripe version I already own -- hits at an unflattering length on my calf. I rolled the band up three times to get the length right (debating about just chopping it off to the length I want), and noticed that greatly improved the fit in the hips and rear.... so if I was to alter it, I'd need to take it up at the waistband not the hem.&nbsp;</p> <p>After all that futzing over the fit, I then attempted to style it various ways and it is just not working for me. It looks *amazing* on you. I'm not sure what is "off" about it for me. I think the pattern scale doesn't work for someone only 5'0 tall. Or maybe the color isn't quite right for my skin tone. Not sure.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Really love the ruched version and wore it out last night!&nbsp;</p> <p>Long story short, I've now tried 5 different VC midi tube skirts -- four in SP and one in XSP; two patterned, one ruched, and one ponte knit --&nbsp;and all of them are cut totally&nbsp;differently. If I hold them up together you can plainly see just how different each one is. So word to the wise: you can't assume the VC midi skirts are all cut the same and will fit the same. I find the inconsistency quite&nbsp;frustrating. But I suppose it is a fact of life for modern mass manufacturing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt/page/2#post-1307543 Sat, 19 Jul 2014 00:09:51 +0000 pil 1307543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad it looks like you're leaning toward keeping both. That skirt is exceptional on you (no doubt you'll come up with many beautiful stylings) and I love the boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt/page/2#post-1307493 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 22:40:40 +0000 Anonymous 1307493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ, the sandals I'm wearing are Sam Edelmans, Suttons I think. I've tossed the box but saw them at the Rack last fall and they are my answer to the higher heeled Okalas. I've been very pleased with them.<br /> Shiny and Niki, I know what you mean about the ankle area and the gap at the top of the boots. A big part of my problem with finding boots that fit well is that, although my calves and ankles are narrow,my feet are rather big in proportion (size 8). My shopping would be so much easier if my feet were size 6! I'll look at them again but I don't think I can do better considering all the boots I've tried. I'm open to suggestions. Shiny, it sounds like these boots should be put to a driving test to see if they are too tall.<br /> Shiny, I think the leopard version of the VC skirt may run a bit smaller than some of the others. I have a VC black lace tube skirt in an XS that feels bigger than the S leopard.<br /> Rachylou,I got the styling idea from the way that Angie styled her client Karen, at least the way I remember it.<br /> Thank you all for your help with this. I depend on you all to keep me focused and real. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt/page/2#post-1307286 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 18:25:54 +0000 rachylou 1307286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa! I'm impressed with the way you styled the skirt. Right on the money. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt/page/2#post-1307258 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 18:01:42 +0000 AJ 1307258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KEEP and KEEP!!</p> <p>You look fantastic in both pieces!</p> <p>What is the make and model of the sandals you are wearing with the leopard skirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt/page/2#post-1307198 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 17:14:40 +0000 Niki Lea 1307198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My thoughts are keep the skirt, for sure. It's smashing on you and will probably be very versatile for you heading into fall/winter.</p> <p>The boots are also nice and&nbsp;I think they would work especially really well with pants. I can see what you're saying about the small gap...I'm not sure if it's that noticeable. So I would say, if you only plan to wear the boots with skirts, then maybe (only a &nbsp;teeny tiny, itsy bitsy&nbsp;maybe) they are a bit too wide. But they look GREAT, regardless. </p> <p>ETA: I just noticed Angie said the boots are perfect! So, don't listen to anything I said about them! She's right!&nbsp;:)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt/page/2#post-1307187 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 16:56:57 +0000 shiny 1307187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting. I seem to be the only one with reservations about&nbsp;the boots. </p> <p>The height doesn't bother me, provided they aren't rubbing annoyingly when you sit or interfere/catch on the seat cushion&nbsp;when driving a car (my ultimate boot litmus test - I have had La Canadienne&nbsp;boots that nearly caused me to get into a car accident!). The calf width is just a&nbsp;tiny bit loose but&nbsp;looks just fine, especially if you plan to tuck jeans into them.&nbsp;The only issue I have is the ankle. The ankle looks too loose to me, but you tell me -- it is possible that it is just the photo and in reality it fits you just right?&nbsp;</p> <p>As for the VC skirt, I just ordered that leopard print one myself, as a duplicate to the retro stripe (SP) one I've been wearing to death this summer.&nbsp;Should arrive today. I ordered the SP and I'm crossing fingers that was the right size.<br />Because a&nbsp;few weeks back I ordered the ponte knit version of the VC tube midi, thinking it would be nice/heavier weight for fall. I ordered the&nbsp;SP, and it fit ginormously on me -- totally different fit, major disappointment. I kept looking at the label, it says SP but maybe it is mislabeled? When I hold it up to the retro stripe version, it's bigger all over - wider &amp;&nbsp;longer, everywhere. I was&nbsp;not even sure it was really&nbsp;a petite.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt/page/2#post-1307158 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 16:23:27 +0000 Reneeb 1307158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope my skirt looks like that on me wow. I love the way you have it styled and the boots are killer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1307106 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:12:40 +0000 texstyle 1307106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The boots and the skirt look fantastic Joy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306958 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 11:03:48 +0000 crutcher 1306958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aquatilia boots are a lifetime purchase for anyone..smile..That said, please do purchase the skirt..It looks wonderful on you and you have other pieces in your collection that will set off the skirt... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306878 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 03:42:19 +0000 Debbie 1306878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep, keep keep! The boots look fantastic and the skirt no question on it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306824 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 02:48:25 +0000 Anonymous 1306824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Must be, Donna. I fact a few years ago when I started looking for riding boots, 16" was the most common height. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306816 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 02:36:27 +0000 DonnaF 1306816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, it also seems to me that riding style boots like yours are meant to hit higher on the leg than other boots.&nbsp; That's why one also sees them with a 16" shaft. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306812 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 02:31:30 +0000 Anonymous 1306812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tricia, those are beautiful! I have been very happy with all my SE footwear. The Paradox is too tall for my calves. 16" boots hit my kneecaps when I walk and it's painful. Of course there may be exceptions and I need to keep an open mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306803 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 02:23:10 +0000 Anonymous 1306803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gracie, that is an excellent question and it sent me to the bedroom to measure. These are a size 8 M. They are 13" rather than 14, but I think they are meant to stretch to fit. No stretching on me though. My calves where the boots end are 12". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306800 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 02:16:38 +0000 tricia w. 1306800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love both the leopard skirt and the boots.&nbsp;My calf measures 13", and I've order and returned about 30 pairs of boots to Zappos...I keep waiting for them to cut me off I finally had success with the Sam Edelman, Paradox&nbsp;&nbsp;boot.&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DV1R7LU/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_dp_2">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DV.....90_TE_dp_2</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306799 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 02:16:18 +0000 Anonymous 1306799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, thank you for such encouragement. I will look for Trish's wardrobe. Could you share the link? Did she get the Blondo brand? I think it saw that someone had them but my size was gone.<br /> Lisa, welcome. I am blushing that I could inspire anyone. The skirt was not at my local store so I ordered it in two sizes. I am picky about animal prints and was really pleased with this one. The tube skirts are so comfortable and can be dressed up or down. I hope that you find one that you love.<br /> Windchime, you may get tired of seeing me wear these pieces ;)<br /> Sveta, I think the boots will stretch to fit you. I really hope that they work for you. They seem like they would be comfortable to walk in.<br /> Donna and Echo, thank you for your comments that are helping me to decide what to do about these pieces. Echo, I know what you mean about leopard print. Luckily I'm probably past the age where anyone would think "cougar" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306771 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 01:52:08 +0000 Gracie 1306771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boots and skirt are terrific, glad you're keeping both. So, is the circumference of the shaft really 14"? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306756 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 01:43:55 +0000 Echo 1306756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with the majority, and the boots look like they were made for you. I prefer boots as tall as they can be without pinching when one sits, so these look better than anything shorter to my eye. And the skirt is a perfect fit. I am normally not a huge fan of leopard print, but this skirt is truly fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306752 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 01:38:47 +0000 donnat 1306752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That skirt looks awsome on you and I think those boots are perfect. You really do look amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306748 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 01:36:08 +0000 Sveta 1306748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The boots are beautiful and seem to fit really well. I hope you keep them, Joy.<br />I ordered them as well but if they fit your narrow calves they must be too narrow for me then :-(<br />The skirt is a lot of fun! I think it fits you well in this size.<br />Suz, you need to try these boots in brown - you know you have hard time fitting boots so should not miss a chance - AND THEY ARE WATERPROOF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306747 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 01:35:32 +0000 Windchime 1306747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW, Joy! The boots, the skirt--fantastic!<br /> Enjoy, and please show them to us again when you wear them for real life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306745 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 01:33:14 +0000 Anonymous 1306745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Joy - Lisa here - new to the YLF community. It feels a little strange commenting on a stranger's pictures, but I have to say how great you look! &nbsp;The infamous VC tube skirt (one of a few things I have picked up on in the last week or so as "must buys") looks fantastic in that leopard print ! &nbsp;You wear it really well with the denim and the tall boots. Makes me almost look forward to boot season again - almost:) &nbsp;I have looked at this VC skirt on-line and am amazed at never having noticed it before at retail. Perhaps it's not as available in Canada as it is in the US - but anyways, it seems like a real workhorse and in this print- a fun workhorse! &nbsp;You have definitely inspired me to try it - and not in the plain boring black I would likely have bought. &nbsp;Look forward to more of your posts. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306744 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 01:32:14 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1306744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I love the boots and the skirt. I just love your style in general! Every time you post something, I admire it!</p> <p>Finding boots that fit so well is worth so much! I told my friend Tricia to check these out, as she has the same fit issues with boots. You may also want to check her wardrobe post out, as she showed a new pair of boots that are small enough to fit her calves too! (They are different than yours so I'm not saying they would be better. I just know how hard she has searched for boots small enough in the calf that I finding more than one pair is a miracle!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306742 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 01:27:30 +0000 Anonymous 1306742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I could hear my feet give a happy sigh when I put these on. I could see these being ideal for your winters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306738 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 01:18:31 +0000 Suz 1306738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>YAY!</b>!! &nbsp;:) :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Joy, I am <b>SOOOO</b> tempted to order these for myself. I just bought two pair of tall boots last year. But these look like pure perfection and I know how hard that is to come by.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wonder what the brown is like. Would it work in my wardrobe? Hmmmm.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306679 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:27:58 +0000 viva 1306679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both on you. Glad you are keeping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306677 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:19:42 +0000 Anonymous 1306677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, thank you for taking time from your busy schedule this week to take a look at the boots. When one is not that far from 70, these boots will probably be a "lifetime" investment :)<br /> Donna, I have tried and returned boots that were too tall to sit down in, beautiful Frye boots, so I know what you mean. These are soft enough not to bite into the back of my legs. If they were any stiffer that would be a problem.<br /> Gryffin, thank you for the assurance on the brand and encouraging comments.<br /> Unfrumped, you are right. The skirt will work well with my closet. My inspiration for getting the leopard is the outfit worn by Angie's beautiful client Karen. Good idea to try the boots with some winter outfits.<br /> Tanya and Jackie, thank you for your thoughts. I'm leaning toward keeping.<br /> Suz, you are right. I've not had this good a fit in the calf before and can't wait to wear the skirt. I think it can span several seasons with the right supporting pieces.<br /> Aida, thank you for your wise thoughts. I don't plan to wear jeans or anything tucked into these boots, although there is room, for fear of stretching them. Our winters are usually dry or icy,so no need to tuck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306643 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 23:28:42 +0000 Angie 1306643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have more to say.&nbsp;</p> <p>Normally, that height would be a little too high - but they fit sooooo well and snugly - that they look brilliant at that length, Joy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-kr-nas-aquatalias-and-vc-leopard-tube-skirt#post-1306642 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 23:26:58 +0000 Angie 1306642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer Stunning PERFECT boots. Enough said. xo </p>