https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:17:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited/page/2#post-1639379 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 23:19:05 +0000 unfrumped 1639379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For your style, I would mainly keep this if it is to wear very RATE/edgy and textured-casual (leather, metals) and I see it as an alternative to shorts, so potentially not having some of the problems I have with shorts --skirts can be more forgiving. Especially if the top is one that looks good untucked. So I would play with it and if you can make even a couple of FFBO outfits with things you have, AND it feels good (not self-conscious) then it could be a good option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited/page/2#post-1639371 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 22:54:29 +0000 tulle 1639371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had the same thought as Approprio:&nbsp; I would overdye it.&nbsp; And knowing how great you look in dark petrol blue-greens, I'd grab a bottle of pine green Rit dye, and go for it.&nbsp; I think you'd get a similar-but-moodier tone that would go beautifully with your rocker tees. Nothing wrong with the fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited/page/2#post-1639203 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:01:46 +0000 AviaMariah 1639203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would look a lot better with shoes like the Freebirds. &nbsp;I personally have a poison eye for denim skirts but I really have a poison eye for denim skirts with sneakers. &nbsp;So take my opinion with a grain of salt. &nbsp;I say bleach, rip out the seems...it can't hurt. &nbsp;And if you're still not 100% feeling it...it just may need to go. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited/page/2#post-1639200 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 14:57:04 +0000 gradfashionista 1639200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a perfectly great skirt, and I'm not just saying that because I have two like that hanging in my closet. It fits you well. </p> <p>When I saw the photo, though, it reminded me of why I don't wear mine. It's not that there's anything wrong with the skirts, but it's easier to create more interesting/flattering silhouettes or more comfortable outfits with other garments. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited/page/2#post-1639168 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:54:52 +0000 texstyle 1639168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fit seems fine, length is good. And I'm guessing it must be comfortable or you wouldn't even try to style it - so, if that's the case, I think I'd just wear it a few more times, styled different ways, and see how you feel. I find that often I just need to "get over it" and wear something and if I still don't feel right, then I'll pass it on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited/page/2#post-1639165 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:52:51 +0000 Anonymous 1639165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like approprio's suggestion to overdye it. A leather cuff, the free bird sandals and the t-shirt you have on would be great.</p> <p>I really like the length on you, which is why I would hesitate to pick out the hem.</p> <p>For summer ultracasual, I do like those sneakers with it, but maybe with a simpler top--a loose tank maybe? A ball cap if you're attending a sporting event? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited/page/2#post-1639162 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:42:05 +0000 Inge 1639162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fit is great, Janet, and I really like the idea of trying it with an edgier shoe and some other tops.<br />Also, did you like Heather's last outfit here: <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2016/03/30/on-trend-elegance-in-the-midwest/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2016/03/.....e-midwest/</a><br />I could see something similar (men's tie or bowtie nonchalantly tied and paired with a simple, drapey tank top) work with edgy footwear and your skirt too.<br />Or same pieces (skirt and tank top) with a pile of your fab (pearl) necklaces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited/page/2#post-1639157 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:28:12 +0000 Jeanie 1639157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks like a classic wardrobe piece that fits well. &nbsp;I think the current jean skirts are either a bit longer or shorter so perhaps you're looker for a more current length. &nbsp;You could add a trendier top and shoes to make it work. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited/page/2#post-1639153 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:18:19 +0000 Colette 1639153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the skirt as is and I think it fits you really well. A short soak in a diluted bleach bath might help but I'm not sure it's necessary. Your cool fun shoes and jewelry are what is going to make this happen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited/page/2#post-1639151 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:03:09 +0000 Liz 1639151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you just treat it the way you would a pair of denim shorts, and not expect too much of it? Hard to beat a denim skirt for summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1639114 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 08:38:12 +0000 approprio 1639114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, please ignore the naysayers. I know we've all been saying how tricky denim skirts are (me included) but they're so comfy and practical in the summer that I'm thinking we all need to get over ourselves and start wearing them again&nbsp;(disclaimer: I'm working on my own problem child here.)</p> <p>I quite like this skirt. It doesn't say much on its own but I agree that it shows potential as a support act, as Firecracker says. I agree with Angie, bleaching would be good. I myself would be tempted to over-dye it, but than I like a dark wash on my denim. I don't think it needs any other alterations.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1639101 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 05:01:18 +0000 DonnaF 1639101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How does it work with your various leather jackets?&nbsp; With a concert T or tank underneath, of course.&nbsp; I would pair it with sandals or booties.&nbsp; </p> <p>Disclosure:&nbsp; I am a denim skirt fan, have a dark one like that and just bought a Topshop medium denim one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1639080 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 03:47:48 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1639080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the skirt on you! It's a great fit and style. Not edgy, but a really good casual classic that can be a wardrobe chameleon. I agree with you that it is more of a supporting act and think it makes sense to wear it like jeans. <br />What about something like this outfit that you wore with jeans:<br /><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-with-a-vest" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ith-a-vest</a><br />I just like the idea of putting a vest with it, for some reason. I was thinking your patina vest but that might not work proportionally or seasonally. When it gets hot, I know you won't want to be layering that much, but in the meantime, it might work. <br />I love the idea of the Freebirds with it. That will make the skirt look more "you," lending it a rugged, cool, on-trend vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1639076 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 03:30:09 +0000 catgirl 1639076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Objectively, this looks really good on you. Thing is, I am not a big denim skirt fan. They are one of those items that are neither here nor there to me, and I have a bit of a poison eye for them. Do you love it and feel like it fits with your style? I don't find it interesting enough for you somehow - but I know you have the tools to make it work for you and am interested to see if and how you do that if you keep it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1639036 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 01:23:44 +0000 Nebraskim 1639036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your introspective comment. Style it for super casual days and I think you will get more wear from it. I also love your licker pug. Mine did that today, licking the salt off my legs after I came in from a long workout. Pugs and licking are like salt and pepper. Can't have one without the other.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1639031 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:57:09 +0000 Janet 1639031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You all have me thinking, this is really helpful.</p> <p>I think a skirt like this is a supporting act, not a statement. The key to making this work for me is treating it like a summertime pair of jeans (since our summers are generally too hot for full-length jeans). Add an interesting/"arty" top and shoes, maybe a cuff or necklace, and go. I have some new footwear options for this summer that may help me work with this better. The Freebirds and the new Lucky lace-up sandals. </p> <p>I need to do a review of my warm weather tops soon, so I will keep an eye out for good candidates. </p> <p>It makes sense to treat this is a simple basic and go more "interesting" with the other components of my outfit. I tend to do more interesting things with the top half when I'm dressing anyway and keep the lower half simpler and more classic. And then add some punch with shoes or sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1639009 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:03:27 +0000 shiny 1639009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This skirt took me back to when I was 16 and an exchange student in Austria. My host sister was a seamstress, and (with all the walking and working on a farm I dropped a lot of weight) she took a pair of my jeans and made them into a cute knee-length denim skirt, by cutting up the inseams and then sewing together. </p> <p>It wound up looking VERY similar -- the fading on the thighs, like you'd expect on a pair of well-worn and loved jeans -- except it was now a skirt, so there was the darker part, just like your skirt. Also the way the zipper sits, and the way your skirt is sitting in the rear, like jeans would, except it's a skirt.</p> <p>I came back to the States and was totally ahead of the trends, with that skirt!! Flash forward another year and everyone was wearing similar skirts.&nbsp;</p> <p>I vote -- do not bleach. Do not fray. Do not slit. Just wear the hell out of it.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1638999 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 22:58:59 +0000 jill58 1638999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm thinking about how fantastic you look in your new black dress and although this is a completely different look I feel like it's not as great. May very well be the footwear. I'd like to see a pic with the sandals too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1638982 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 22:06:58 +0000 Momo 1638982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you show a pic with th sandals?<br /> I think th sneakers are throwing me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1638977 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 21:37:48 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1638977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If we are being ultra-picky, I noticed the same thing as Mochi. The color variations in the dark denim make for a less uniform appearance across the skirt front. Given that you have said you feel self conscious about your thighs, this draws a bit of attention to their (perfectly fine) shape. On the whole, I'd like to see the skirt with the quail freebird sandals ... I had quite a self debate whether to go with tan or this faded black, and ended with buying tan. I hope I don't like the black better when I see it on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1638974 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 21:25:21 +0000 Mochi 1638974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, thinking about it...You see how the part along the front seam, up and down, is a darker wash, and on both sides of that the fabric is slightly faded? Somehow to my eyes it looks like faint leg outlines. I just find it doesn't look quite right.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1638970 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 21:22:12 +0000 Mochi 1638970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't bleach.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the overall cut of the skirt, but am not crazy about it on you. Not sure why.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1638965 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 21:07:40 +0000 Anonymous 1638965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As others have already said, the skirt fits perfectly well, it just doesn't strike me as interesting enough for you though. It doesn't make much of a design statement.....if you know what I mean . &nbsp;</p> <p>And my cats love to lick hand and body cream, which freaks me out . &nbsp;It can't be good, but they both go at it like catnip </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1638959 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 20:39:57 +0000 Joyce B 1638959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The skirt fits you very nicely. I think your idea of pairing it with the firebird sandals is going to make it fun.<br /> If you are considering adding a front slit, just be careful that it does not ride up when you are sitting, front slits can be very tricky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1638956 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 20:33:15 +0000 Sal 1638956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is a good flattering skirt. I know you say you struggle with pants at times so I see this so this is a way to mix it up, a look for casual summer days. I think the sandals will be great with it.</p> <p>I have one or two items like this - I like them, they fit nicely, but they are not worn often. I may not buy them again new. But...two to three times each summer I like to wear them and they are perfect for the day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1638922 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 19:32:12 +0000 Janet 1638922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the feedback and ideas. I'm thinking of trying it with these Freebird sandals and some different tops. I want to keep it casual and a little funky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1638920 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 19:27:43 +0000 Janet 1638920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, my dogs corner me as I step out of the shower, wanting to lick the water off my legs (and the shower door). I don't understand it either! Plenty of fresh water in their bowl. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1638919 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 19:27:02 +0000 Aquamarine 1638919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a very similar skirt. Dark wash, at the knee. Sometimes I'm feeling it if that pesky front zipper doesn't bother me, other times I toss it in frustration. I usually end up wearing it with a black tee and dark ballet flats. I guess that mimics how I wear jeans in the summer. I honestly prefer it very simple. I'll be watching to see how you style it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1638913 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 19:14:14 +0000 CocoLion 1638913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS my dogs are no lotion lickers but my cat is. &nbsp;What is that?!?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-skirt-tried-on-and-revisited#post-1638912 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 19:13:28 +0000 CocoLion 1638912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the skirt just as is. &nbsp;I think the length is perfect. &nbsp;The only thing I would change in this outfit is footwear. &nbsp;I'd go for loafers, ballet flats, slip ons or sandals rather than athletic footwear. &nbsp;The skirt really puts the focus on footwear as well as being tailored, to show your great figure. &nbsp;Because this kind of fit you don't see everyday right now.</p> <p>(Angie's idea of bleaching the skirt is kind of fun.) </p>