https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 11:44:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678497 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:31:13 +0000 Ginger 1678497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vildy, thank you for confirming that! I thought it had to do with the cut - which it does, as it's literally the definition. I have some good home ec textbooks from the 40s and 50s; I ought to take a look at them in that respect. I rarely wear pencil skirts so I tend to skip those drafting/fitting pages. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678337 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 01:00:12 +0000 Angie 1678337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My denim skirt does that too - see below - and I'm fine with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678314 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 23:40:19 +0000 Bonnie 1678314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought and returned this skirt, because I didn't think I'd wear it very often even though I loved it and the way it fit. I didn't worry about creasing because it's a casual skirt. I think I'm just too awkward to keep a short pencil skirt PG. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678275 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 22:12:20 +0000 Vildy 1678275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just reading that this creasing is built into a pencil/straight skirt (unless it would be of knit/stretch material).&nbsp; It's just the nature of it. In order to complete eliminate it, we'd have to wear skirts with a hem circumference at least 6" larger than the hip circumference - but then it wouldn't be a pencil skirt. :D&nbsp;&nbsp; I think the info is from Lost Art of Dressing, where she analyzes the advice of a previous generation's home ec instructors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678270 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 21:41:47 +0000 Anonymous 1678270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Gigi</b> -- I gained 8 pounds since Christmas. &nbsp;I never really thought of myself as particularly curvy on the bottom half, but perhaps that has changed. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678261 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 20:36:06 +0000 Jane 1678261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a bit of a crease in a navy work skirt, but I forgive the skirt as I like it too much! So, I think I am with Gigi, if it is a bit, that is okay, and if it is too much, then move on. It looks to be a great skirt though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678259 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 20:33:38 +0000 Gigi 1678259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you by chance curvy on your bottom half? I get the crease on pretty much all pencil skirts, denim or not. I have decided that it is because there isn't enough fabric to 100% accommodate my behind, so when I walk, the skirt rides up a bit. I am just mindful of how big the crease is and how much the skirt rides up. If it is too much, I return it, but if it is just a small amount, I live with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678213 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 18:37:08 +0000 Staysfit 1678213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I'm not sure my denim skirts have highly noticeable creasing. &nbsp;I think that would be a deal breaker and I would move on. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678190 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 17:42:25 +0000 Anonymous 1678190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank You, Sterling. I will watch for sales and wear the heck out of my old AT white denim skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678187 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 17:37:24 +0000 Aida 1678187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I returned this lovely skirt because I couldn't deal with the crease; it was over exaggerated <i>on me</i>, even for a denim skirt. Hope you'll post outfits with it so I can enjoy seeing it ^^ Interesting you kept your usual size, I had to size down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678148 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 15:48:29 +0000 Anonymous 1678148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought my exact size, <b>Joy</b>. &nbsp;It fit perfectly. &nbsp;I bought mine on sale so if it isn't on sale now, watch for future sales.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678147 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 15:35:42 +0000 Anonymous 1678147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like denim jeans, the skirt will relax on wearing. The crease does not bother me but I know what you mean. I have a blue denim skirt with stretch that is so comfortable...like a tube skirt. My white one has no stretch.. How is the sizing of the one you bought? It is tempting me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678144 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 15:15:09 +0000 Anonymous 1678144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No pressure, <b>RobinF</b>. &nbsp;It might be a bit challenging. I will look to the collective wisdom of the Forum for help.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678083 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 12:59:48 +0000 RobinF 1678083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the light color. I am still on the fence about these straight denim skirts, I will be waiting to see how you style it! Not to put any pressure on you... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678079 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 12:52:13 +0000 Anonymous 1678079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I decided that it doesn't bother me as much as I thought. &nbsp;It is something I can live with. &nbsp;There is just enough stretch to the skirt that it has the distinct feel of "jammies." &nbsp;Yay for me. &nbsp;</p> <p>I'm going to a gem and mineral show shortly. &nbsp;I'm wearing the skirt as it seem perfect for this occasion. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678076 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 12:42:24 +0000 El Cee 1678076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This happens with me with my denim pencil skirts and also with most of my woven non-denim pencil skirts. I think Tanya is right. It is a property of the material/fabric. I personally love pencil skirts, so I have learned to "embrace the crease".</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678073 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 12:36:47 +0000 Joyce B 1678073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It also happens to me with denim pencil skirts, whether they are tight, the right size or big. I find it a bit annoying.<br /> Your skirt looks fab, I am looking forward to seeing some WIWs with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678070 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 12:31:09 +0000 Tanya 1678070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know exactly what you mean and it happens to me with my denim skirts too.&nbsp; Since it happened in the store when I tried my denim skirt in one or even two sizes up,&nbsp; I took it as a property of the material.&nbsp; It does not bother me, but I know it would some other people. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-the-forum#post-1678057 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 11:30:08 +0000 Anonymous 1678057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My skirt arrived and it fits. &nbsp;It has stretch!!! &nbsp; Evidently, I will wear denim if it has stretch. &nbsp;The old denims were heavy, stiff, and just too damn hot. &nbsp;I avoided it like the plague. &nbsp;</p> <p>My question. &nbsp;There is a fold that appears along the front of the skirt. &nbsp;The fold appears when I walk or sit (especially walk). &nbsp;The skirt folds across the front just below my hip flexors. &nbsp;Does this mean the skirt is too small? &nbsp;Or is this a thing with denim skirts? &nbsp;Thanks. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p>