https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-find-leather-skirt-unexpected-hectic-swtr Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:32:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-find-leather-skirt-unexpected-hectic-swtr#post-1324070 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 21:11:25 +0000 unfrumped 1324070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, I'm hoping they will be both fun and very wearable.<br />The unexpectedness makes one want to take care with random "noshing" purchases so as to take advantage of something that wasn't really on the list. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-find-leather-skirt-unexpected-hectic-swtr#post-1323953 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:26:34 +0000 rachylou 1323953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bat sweater is awesome! I've gotten used to the idea of leather panels on knits... albeit, I'm not quite there yet with boots with stretchy panels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-find-leather-skirt-unexpected-hectic-swtr#post-1323930 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 18:50:23 +0000 Beth Ann 1323930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous finds, UF!&nbsp; So glad you picked them both up.&nbsp; The sweater would be great with a statement necklace and dressy trousers for a casual holiday party! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-find-leather-skirt-unexpected-hectic-swtr#post-1323537 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 04:42:19 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1323537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should keep both pieces! They are so cool and unusual, while still keeping some classic elements. They both look sophisticated and a little edgy to me. I love the detail on the leather, and I like the combination of leather and knit. It seems more current, wearable, and flattering than a full leather skirt. And you won't stick to plastic chairs as easily--ha ha ha! (How's that for really reaching for more reasons to keep it?) The sweater is really flattering on you, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-find-leather-skirt-unexpected-hectic-swtr#post-1323513 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 03:41:08 +0000 unfrumped 1323513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the comments!<br /> I had not planned to start my fall wardrobe review yet, but a few NAS items and these items , plus all the recent post on closet- cleaning and culling, got me in the frame of mind to focus on what I like wearing and what needs to exit the building. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-find-leather-skirt-unexpected-hectic-swtr#post-1323279 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 22:29:54 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1323279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all of these looks </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-find-leather-skirt-unexpected-hectic-swtr#post-1323272 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 22:26:04 +0000 Caro in Oz 1323272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like both - I think the knit is a great way to try the boxier fit -&nbsp;I'm guessing you will be hooked </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-find-leather-skirt-unexpected-hectic-swtr#post-1323269 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 22:25:25 +0000 jackiec 1323269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the sweater! I think the skirt is nice as well but I'm just not seeing it too well on my iPad (outside :). Fun finds! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-find-leather-skirt-unexpected-hectic-swtr#post-1323268 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 22:25:02 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1323268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are some cute pieces! &nbsp; You look great </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-find-leather-skirt-unexpected-hectic-swtr#post-1323242 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 21:55:29 +0000 unfrumped 1323242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Susie, I hear you on that. I did ponder the acrylic, but since it's a slightly open weave, I'll be wearing a&nbsp; matching color cotton layer under (there's plenty of room!).&nbsp;&nbsp; This is something I would not have shopped intentionally for, but it clicks with several skirts and pants, so went with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-find-leather-skirt-unexpected-hectic-swtr#post-1323149 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 19:05:50 +0000 Susie 1323149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think both are really nice finds. I love oversized tops so the sweater isn't weird to me at all! I do, however, really try to avoid acrylic. But if the fabrication doesn't bother you then I would keep it. </p> <p>The skirt is very cool! I actually really like the mix of leather and ponte; it sounds very interesting and the finish just adds to the interest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-find-leather-skirt-unexpected-hectic-swtr#post-1323129 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 18:34:58 +0000 unfrumped 1323129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gracie, thanks, &nbsp;I think so, too--as a lot of leather shirts have knit backs. So for me it's probably more wearable and fits better with the knit combo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-find-leather-skirt-unexpected-hectic-swtr#post-1323086 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 17:45:26 +0000 Gracie 1323086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both pieces look like great finds! Bonus that they are comfortable, and, they look good together. I really like the texture on the front of your skirt. I don't think it's odd that the back is a different fabrication, it's probably providing more comfort and stretch for sitting, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-find-leather-skirt-unexpected-hectic-swtr#post-1323056 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 16:54:04 +0000 unfrumped 1323056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stopped in a local boutique that has a weird array of items,<br /> from too young to too frumpy, but has some brands not found in other stores, so<br /> I go a couple times year to break out of the AT satellite orbit.</p> <p>On the 70% off rack I stumbled across this skirt. Front is brown (kind of brown + black)<br /> leather and back is black ponte knit. It’s a maker I was not familiar with—Donna Degnan. </p> <p>I’m kind of in love. So many boxes ticked—the fit&nbsp; &nbsp;is a good skimming, not overly- tapered pencil. Length is mid-knee,<br /> amazingly not too short. Leather color is what cinches—I’d likely not wear a<br /> black leather skirt (except for fun) but the brown is softer, and also it’s<br /> this kind of crackle finish, which I think gives it another notch of approachability<br /> and also maybe more forgiving of minor wear and tear.</p> <p>Also in back is this cool zipper to adjust the vent, though<br /> I probably will not utilize its full extent!</p> <p>What say the fabbers? Do you think its being leather only on<br /> the front half is weird or cheap? It’s not going to be a weekly skirt, but it<br /> seems classic and, I hope,&nbsp; tasteful, while being fun.</p> <p><span>Then, the other item I found there is this oversized drapey pullover. I had<br /> <u>swor</u>n I was not going to get any super-sized or unusual sweaters—just boxy or<br /> fluid—but here it was. This is the "low" to the above "high"—it’s an acrylic knit.. &nbsp;Again what sold me are the particulars—it has<br /> an asymmetrical drape instead&nbsp;of a horizontal line,&nbsp;and folds in on itself well, and is just long enough in<br /> front (many are too cropped for my long torso). I think it’s an inexpensive way to have fun with<br /> the trend, whereas I was not drawn to invest in a cashmere version.</span></p> <p>1-4 Donna Degnan leather front skirt .</p> <p>&nbsp;5-7--The Bat sweater.</p> <p>These are kind of dark photos for dark colors. Comments and styling suggestions welcome!</p>