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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Do you remember this skirt? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 14:06:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php krishnidoux on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt/page/2#post-980611 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 11:23:50 +0000 krishnidoux 980611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like: - 4 (mesh is feminine and lace-like, which goes well with the spirit of the skirt; white is a nice contrast; longer length looks good especially if the skirt is very fluid)  and - 7 (shoe colour; top's colour and simple shape in contrast with the skirt). Have you thought of playing with the footwear? Do you wear flats, like ballerinas? It would look very European.  I think what makes you feel big in this (although you aren't, I guarantee), may be the line where the top cuts across the body, in contrast with the skirt's flowing feel. This skirt demands either a higher waist silhouette, or a  much longer top. Try these: - With knee high heeled boots (with a slight slouch) in a light shade and a longer (butt-covering) mesh/jersey sweater. (Although you don't need to cover your butt! lol. Just indicating how long I mean the cardi to be). Add a long necklace and (maybe?) Stampede-inspired Stetson? - With knee or calf length low heeled boots and, a silk cami and a longer chunky cardi - With ballet flats, very cute, loosely tucked in silk short sleeves blouse in a similar print and colour, and a long, straight, close-to-the-body-but-not-body-con italian high quality fine jersey cardi in a solid colour. - Pic 5 except with a cami picking up on the lighter shade of the skirt. - Pic 5 except with a wide, floating, trapeze and un-tucked cami (max on max, could look good, you might be surprised). If the cami is in a silky-like material, it would work best IMO. Firecracker (Sharan) on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt/page/2#post-980489 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 03:25:56 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 980489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Still following this thread with interest. I like LBD's point about creating a dancer-inspired look, and I agree that all of the outfits are lovely. Looking through them again, I see the ones I favored at first have a certain vibe of treating the skirt as a layer in a look, whereas the the top-and-skirt pairings bring out its flowy character and let it shine. I think it works both ways, to different effects. I love all your shoe choices with it, and even at the midi length, it shows off your legs beautifully. ramya on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt/page/2#post-980221 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 20:24:15 +0000 ramya 980221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Claire gives fab advice;) Glory on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt/page/2#post-980150 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 19:05:55 +0000 Glory 980150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do remember this find! Wonder woman has done an excellent job. I think it looks spectacular on you in every photo. My fave is 6. I like a fitted tank in a solid colour - either blue or black. To my eye this balances out the length and fullness of the skirt somehow - not sure that makes sense. I do not think it makes you look big. As a fellow petite I do understand how you feel though.  Anonymous on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt/page/2#post-979970 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 15:51:26 +0000 Anonymous 979970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I was thinking the same thing as LBD. Forget for a moment this season's trend of volume on volume and go back to the tried and true fashion guideline of wearing something fitted or even body-con (leotard-ish/ballet neckline) with a full skirt. I agree you could show more skin (tank top) because you're covering up so much on the bottom. The fact that the fabric is fine and soft is in your favor. Maybe part of the problem is that you feel like this skirt, while beautiful and fits perfectly, covers up your best bits?  Mary Beth (formerly LBD) on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt/page/2#post-979906 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 14:10:44 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 979906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am just going to lay it on the line:    You do not give yourself enough credit. You look gorgeous in these outfits!    And I loved them all, with the exception of #7, which I thought was a little 'meh'.  I think the straps on the blue tank are too wide at the top, and the collar is too high.   Whereas number one shows your shoulders a little more, and your pretty collarbone.  But the blue top is gorgeous under the toppers. I think as long as you've got your collarbone showing, you're going to have a beautifulli ne in this skirt - ballet-inspired.    And omg, what a gorgeous skirt! Also, I'd love to see #3 without the vest, because again, I think it will give you a dancer-look. Vildy on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979881 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 13:27:51 +0000 Vildy 979881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like 5 and 6 the best.  To me, in the head on photo, the width of the open white jacket and it's being white so there is a hem demarcation gives more of an entirely wide/boxy/oversize look.  Maybe I have a poisoned eye but I don't like this sort of retro print with a traditional-style oversize piece.  How does the skirt look with some sort of asymmetrical top or shorter waterfall front top? Or is that too much movement going on at once?  If not too much movement, how about a scarf whose ends hang down into the skirt territory? Deborah on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979829 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 11:54:06 +0000 Deborah 979829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Shannon, yes I do recall this skirt, the fabric is beautiful. While I don't think you look big at all in this, I do question if this is really "you". :). I started to think of Angie's outfit evaluation blog post and wondered how this skirt sits within that framework for you. I do not want to "box" you into a limited style or look, but this skirt (to me) just doesn't quite fit with your current style direction IMVHO. The other side of this is that in 3, 7 and 8 I do think you look really fab, but the skirt makes me think of an earlier YLf Shannon not so much Shannon in her current style evolution. Does any of that make sense?? Hil on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979828 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 11:53:45 +0000 Hil 979828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the stylings with the cobalt blue and black and think that they work brilliantly! This is such a gorgeous skirt - I suggest keeping it in your closet and trying it a few times to see if you learn to love the silhouette. lyn67 on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979820 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 10:26:35 +0000 lyn67 979820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ WW did a great job, and a girl has to have some variety! Conclusion: I love this skirt! It's surely has it's place in your wardrobe Shannon! Esp love with the white net-sweatter! But all stylings are great! Firecracker (Sharan) on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979753 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 04:40:16 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 979753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, and I'm short-waisted, too, so tucking tops into a skirt like this gives me the same reaction you expressed in answer to Ceit, about the "all exposed" skirt. ETA: Here's how I wore one of mine earlier this season (photo). Firecracker (Sharan) on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979752 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 04:37:41 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 979752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like 3, 6, 8, and 9 the best. To me, these work marvelously, and I think it's because of the vertical line created by the open vest or jacket. Thanks for raising this question, because I have some skirts with a similar shape and flow, and I find them the hardest things to style! I think a lightbulb just went on for me by analyzing your photos. Transcona Shannon on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979714 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 03:38:41 +0000 Transcona Shannon 979714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Thistle! Dusty Bottom has come a long, long way since we adopted him two years ago. He was severely beaten and left to die in a wooden crate when the rescue organization we got him from found him. He was so terrified when we brought him home that he lived underneath a cupboard in our basement for more than two months before he would even let us see him. Now he's just a big ol' cuddle bug with the world's biggest purr.  Transcona Shannon on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979712 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 03:36:17 +0000 Transcona Shannon 979712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Anna - that's an excellent question. And I'm not sure I have a valid answer - lol!  Marley - I definitely feel "curve hidden" in this skirt. I'm working hard to find my waistline again and I'm not entirely sure this does me any favours. I'm going to play around with some more stylings tomorrow but only with what I already have in my closet. I'm not going to go and buy a top just to go with the skirt. I paid under $10 for the skirt when I thrifted it and $25 to Wonder Woman for her work so its not like I'm out a lot of money if I end up not wearing it. I used to feel defeated when something like this didn't work out but now I find each time I try something new, it's a great experiment and learning experience. Some of them work, some of them don't. And that's how we find our style, right? Thistle on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979711 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 03:34:03 +0000 Thistle 979711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lots of wisdom and fab advice already. Not much to add on that front, but Dusty Bottom cracks me up! Such a cute fur baby! Marley on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979708 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 03:30:59 +0000 Marley 979708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OK - I think I see what you mean Shannon.  This style is so different than your norm - and it doesn't show off your curves!  I agree with those above who say you need to go with cropped tops and structured tops.  And - I wouldn't force it if I were you - if you don't feel good in it, just move on!  There are sooooo many styles out there for you to enjoy - and so little time!  annagybe on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979706 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 03:30:09 +0000 annagybe 979706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Are you sure the pattern is you? I'm getting an art history professor vibe. I once had a gorgeous French brocade skirt I found in Ireland. The pattern was to die for, but I never ever wore it. I finally gave it to Jenava <a rel="nofollow" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UhkRg0aUZLo/UA8-ypmpZgI/AAAAAAAAH-U/cufOhbUogKQ/s1600/_IGP6497.JPG">http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UhkR.....GP6497.JPG</a> Transcona Shannon on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979697 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 03:23:42 +0000 Transcona Shannon 979697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lots of wisdom here ladies and fab advice - thank you. It is a very different silhouette and one I'm not entirely sure I'm ready to embrace. The fit of the skirt is very similar to my citron/lime skirt in this post (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ifferent-1</a>), which I've only worn once so far. And then when you add pattern to the fullness of the skirt, I'm more unsure. But I will continue to play with it as I really do love the fabric, colours and pattern. BTW, it does move beautifully IRL and swishes when you walk. I love that! rachylou on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979674 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 02:41:33 +0000 rachylou 979674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love that pic of kitty. The blue top and open knit sweater work well with this skirt. Besides colour, I think it's the neat hems and covered arms. I feel maybe this is a skirt you have to go "proper" with, as opposed to boho or something - which would be tempting because of the pattern. nancylee on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979633 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 01:18:53 +0000 nancylee 979633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do remember this skirt, Shannon!  Your miracle worker seamstress did a great job altering it.  My favs here are 3-7 and 8-9.  Like Shevia said, I think the white somehow makes the proportions work better.  But I also like the black toppers (jackets). The skirt doesn't make you look heavy...but it's a different silhouette than you're used to so I can see why you feel not quite yourself.  You're doing a good job trying it with lots of combos!   Jjsloane on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979625 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 01:02:26 +0000 Jjsloane 979625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like 3, 5 and 9 best. I think your motion photo (2) indicates it is much better IRL than in photo (not that it's bad, just a different silhouette than you normally go with) Jaime on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979616 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 00:40:26 +0000 Jaime 979616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well I am glad to see we don't have the only cat that will sleep on its back! I think the shirt needs a shorter top. Not necessarily tucked but perhaps even a bit shorter than what you have here. I like it best here in #3,#5 and #9. Somehow the white layer makes the top layer look in better proportion. Keep in mind I have been trying to figure out what to wear with a full skirt I want to bring on our trip so I may be projecting! Peri on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979614 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 00:39:33 +0000 Peri 979614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So pretty...I think you look great. I personally don't like it with the top in 5, but I see it is someone else's favorite, so that's just opinion. I love all the others, with my favorites being 6 and 9. And 10 of course! CocoLion on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979598 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 00:08:14 +0000 CocoLion 979598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think this skirt looks way better in motion. Photographing it 2D won't do it justice. Suz on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979584 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 23:39:28 +0000 Suz 979584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oooh! It's so pretty! (So is Dusty Bottom, by the way...)  I agree with everything Sveta says. I think this is totally wearable and if you style it those ways, you will enjoy it!  Kristin L on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979579 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 23:25:46 +0000 Kristin L 979579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love how you styled the skirt.  Sveta on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979577 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 23:23:40 +0000 Sveta 979577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can see where the feeling of huge comes in Shannon: you are slimmer on the bottom than on top and this skirt style hides this. That's why you rock pencil skirts and sheath dresses! However I don't think this skirt is unflattering at all, just a very different style and the pattern, colors and fabric are very  beautiful. My favorite of the looks is  3, 6-10: blazer or vest add structure. I think this is the fool proof styling for this skirt for sure. It may look great with your b / w bomber, I think it is short enough for this skirt. 4 and 5 are my least favorites because tops are too long and boxy but banded top pulled up higher may work as well. I would say keep experimenting and wear this beautiful skirt while our short summer is still here. Re. your kitty: the poses these cats can sleep in are totally amazing! Anonymous on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979576 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 23:23:22 +0000 Anonymous 979576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm no help. I love the skirt on you and like all your outfits. My favorites are 1/2, 5, 7/8 Lyn D. on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979562 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 22:25:11 +0000 Lyn D. 979562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another thought- do you have any of those waist-banded knit tops Angie mentioned some time ago? Something like the white one in your pics, but with a wider, more fitted band that will sit a fraction higher? Lyn D. on "Do you remember this skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-remember-this-skirt#post-979559 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 22:22:51 +0000 Lyn D. 979559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That skirt LOVES the black and cobalt on top! Looks really good with the slightly shorter (?) jacket in #6. I agree with Ceit that it is a new silhouette, doesn't read 'huge' at all to me. I would persevere with this one for sure!