https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:20:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661971 Mon, 16 May 2016 03:18:10 +0000 Sal 1661971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to meet you!</p> <p>If the skirt is not a favourite I would not buy a new top specifically to go with it. &nbsp;I would look at a different skirt/pants with one of your white tops, that are all fine, especially 1 and 4. &nbsp;A more tailored skirt would work well. &nbsp;Given you have been a student you may have a tight budget - I could see a straight denim one looking wonderful on you or cropped pants.</p> <p>However of these I like 4, or I like Lisa's suggestions if you have something else at home.</p> <p>I like the skirt for summer, so I am just going on your comment that it has been an orphan and not a favourite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661963 Mon, 16 May 2016 02:28:18 +0000 Maneera 1661963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice boho skirt. I know tucking isn't a great option here (elastic waist); so look for a cropped top in black or white....I'm imagining the skirt with black cold shoulder cropped top. </p> <p>I quite like #3&amp;4, and can't for the life of me imagine why you wouldn't want to wear sleeveless in public. You've got slim, lovely arms! </p> <p>Here are a few images that could give you more styling idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661917 Sun, 15 May 2016 22:49:46 +0000 RobinF 1661917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute skirt and hair! I wonder how #1 would be with the top tucked in? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661909 Sun, 15 May 2016 22:21:24 +0000 Anonymous 1661909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to jump back in -- I was just out browsing around and I thought how pretty this one would look with it.&nbsp; Couldn't resist sending you the link:</p> <p><a href="http://us.aritzia.com/product/malik-blouse/59579.html?dwvar_59579_color=1275" rel="nofollow">http://us.aritzia.com/product/.....color=1275</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661893 Sun, 15 May 2016 21:56:06 +0000 cobaltblue 1661893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, great idea with the updated cardigan. I seem to live in them at the library (stereotypes!) and should really up the ante fashion wise instead of shlubbing around. I had high hopes of wearing knit blazers and jackets but felt way overdressed in class. So, fringe!</p> <p>Xtabay, I love linen and will be on the lookout.</p> <p>Suz, I will definitely be on the lookout for a more structured white top. I should also give a denim jacket a whirl. I've never found the right one, somehow, but love them on others. </p> <p>Smittie and Angie, yes - shoes! My summer shoe options are in a bad state. Can't just go barefoot? I have a pair of snake print pointy toed d'orsay flats and a pair of Birkenstocks. Neither would be best with this skirt! I need to get on that right away. Have not needed summer footwear at all yet, but summer must be coming sometime!</p> <p>Re: tucking. This skirt has an elastic/shirred waist (that's probably what keeps it fitting), but it's hard to tuck unless I use a quite wide belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661888 Sun, 15 May 2016 21:38:27 +0000 Angie 1661888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun wavy hair, gorgeous pearls, and lovely to see you again. Cute skirt too.</p> <p>Can you semi tuck #3 and fully tuck #4? Failing that, you're after a short fitted tank top, or a longer one that you can tuck. Denim jacket for a/c.&nbsp;</p> <p>What are we putting on your feet?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661884 Sun, 15 May 2016 21:33:14 +0000 Anonymous 1661884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair is so so pretty with your loose curl. Wow!<br /> I certainly think you can salvage the skirt. Maybe a pair of black gladiators or lace up sandals would work with the boho look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661845 Sun, 15 May 2016 19:45:18 +0000 Suz 1661845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! So great to see your face. I like the hair, too!&nbsp;</p> <p>The skirt is fun for summer. I would love to see it as Lisa suggests. Or with a more structured or fitted white or cream top, tucked or semi-tucked. And denim jacket against the AC.&nbsp;</p> <p>Your arms are terrific! But I do understand the wish to keep them out of the sun. And if the AC is on, you need coverage anyway.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661837 Sun, 15 May 2016 19:17:40 +0000 Anonymous 1661837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Linen by nature is such a crisp, structured sort of fabric, so you might give some linen tops a whirl with this skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661833 Sun, 15 May 2016 19:12:42 +0000 Anonymous 1661833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's &nbsp;a cute boho skirt - and I'd like to see it with a black tank &nbsp;(tucked a bit , or more fitted) and a denim jacket or updated cardigan (maybe something with some detail - fringe, topstitching ? ) . &nbsp;Your hair is pretty ! &nbsp;And if you can only imagine how a few of us would love to have skirts and pants hanging off of our hipbones ;)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661830 Sun, 15 May 2016 19:05:22 +0000 cobaltblue 1661830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Xtabay and Mochi - more structure - I think you're right. I seem to be drawn to voluminous tops but then end up with volume on top + volume on bottom once summer hits with its loose pants/skirts. Good thing to ponder. </p> <p>Liz, yes, I thought that looked most flattering. Unfortunately, experience tells me that bared arms make me nervous, so I sweat. Yuck! I'm also bothered by the sensation of broiling sun beating down on my bare shoulders. Makes summer top shopping complicated.</p> <p>Diane, thanks. I will try tucking and a belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661825 Sun, 15 May 2016 18:47:15 +0000 Anonymous 1661825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And you have beautiful arms! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661824 Sun, 15 May 2016 18:46:41 +0000 Anonymous 1661824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I&nbsp;agree, I think a top with more structure is needed. Actually have you considered tucking the top in #4 and adding a belt at the waist? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661823 Sun, 15 May 2016 18:45:12 +0000 Liz 1661823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, #4 is the one I like the best! (FWIW,&nbsp; your arms look perfectly normal to me.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661822 Sun, 15 May 2016 18:43:42 +0000 Mochi 1661822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree. A more fitted t-shirt, since the skirt is rather voluminous. 3 is the closest you're coming in your pics, but maybe more fitted than that. It's a pretty skirt.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661819 Sun, 15 May 2016 18:41:26 +0000 Anonymous 1661819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute skirt!&nbsp; I think a white knit top with a bit of structure would work well.&nbsp; Maybe one of the cold-shoulder ones that are out now.&nbsp; Or a boho peasant top, one that could be worn off the shoulders if that works for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-there-trying-to-save-an-orphaned-skirt#post-1661805 Sun, 15 May 2016 18:26:02 +0000 cobaltblue 1661805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, hi everyone. Suz has lured me back out of lurkerdom, at least temporarily. I'm so touched that she remembered and thought of me - what a great group of people there is here at YLF!</p> <p>I've just finished my first year back in school full time. The program has very much suited me, but it keeps me even busier than I'd imagined. I am pretty much ready to crash once the kids head to bed each night and never take WIW photos or post. I do read the blog and forum and sometimes try to comment. I have really enjoyed "getting to know" the new forum members through their posts but feel a little creepy for reading but never posting!</p> <p>As far as wardrobe, I've been mostly coasting along on old Angie picks and other YLF-influenced items. Everything is starting to fall apart, though, through excessive wear. And what isn't going to pieces has gotten too loose. My body shape has shifted - my nursing mother bust has disappeared (yea!) and settled into my legs (boo!). To add to the fit issues, I've lost about 5 pounds this year, and the slow shrinking action seems to be continuing. </p> <p>So, since this is getting way too long - I'm wondering if this skirt can be saved. It was cheap (ON) and has never been a favorite. It does have the upside, though, of actually fitting instead of dangling precariously from my hipbones, as do most of my other skirts and pants. I couldn't get anything other than white to work on top. Exuse the no-makeup, shoeless look!</p> <p>1. How I would probably wear - cardigan to stop the AC.</p> <p>2. Can't decide if this shirt looks intentionally oversized or sloppy. Maybe reserve for slim pants?</p> <p>3. ? What can I say.</p> <p>4. 99% chance I would not wear this in public. Despite Angie's cheerleading, I just can't handle sleeveless tops without a topper (on myself). </p> <p>5. Bonus: How I'm usually wearing my hair, inspired by Mochi's curls.</p> <p>Any and all suggestions, please. I don't mind passing this (or these tops) along if it's hopeless. I'd rather have a microscopic wardrobe of 8-10s than a closetful of 5s. I know the skirt on its own isn't a 10, but...</p> <p>Becky </p>