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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 04:16:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Muffin on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1678142 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 15:07:08 +0000 Muffin 1678142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like all these tops! Reminds me to look at Ann Taylor more but the shipping charges. How do companies still have them?! Jeanie on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677986 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 03:15:24 +0000 Jeanie 1677986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the AT embroidered floral top.   Suz on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677955 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 01:52:54 +0000 Suz 1677955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Let's see some options on once they arrive! :)  rachylou on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677915 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 23:13:41 +0000 rachylou 1677915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A peplum is brilliant! frannieb on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677906 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 22:52:52 +0000 frannieb 1677906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ wow - interesting minds think alike - today I was thinking - maybe a top with a gentle peplum would work. As far as third pieces go I have several that would work brilliantly. Okay so Suz you inspired me with the finds to ann taylor - I always forget to look at them.  Now I have picked out three more shirts and really think these will work. Okay so this 2nd round I'm really liking  Muffin on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677864 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 21:43:22 +0000 Muffin 1677864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the idea of a closer fitting top with an a-line skirt. The gentle peplum Suz suggested too. I think the more boxy/blousey types might compete with the volume of the skirt. Suz on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677844 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 20:44:42 +0000 Suz 1677844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another option would be some kind of peplum top -- not an exaggerated one but a gentle one. I think you have one, don't you?  tulle on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677839 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 20:34:31 +0000 tulle 1677839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm, the two striped tops look interesting on their own, but maybe too wide over an a-line skirt?  And though I love the elephant print, I wonder whether the gray color would seem drab with the dark blue.  Overall, I like the white top best--it has a classic silhouette with a beautiful neckline, and looks cool for Summer.  I would add a 3rd element, I think:  an easy cardigan or jacket, even a pendant, for finish.  I don't know why skirts are so much trickier than pants, but when you find one that flatters you, it's worth the hunt for a top that works! Suz on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677809 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 19:09:41 +0000 Suz 1677809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Missed you, FrannieB! Glad that dressing is easy.  I'm struggling with the same issue as it happens...I have a wild card A-line skirt when I am used to pencil or tube skirts. And I'm having a bit of trouble with a top.  You can wear one that tucks in but that might feel too staid.  A cropped lightweight knit top could be good. Angie has a few from Ann Taylor - I'll try to snag the Find and place it here. This is just for an idea - you might want one with different neckline, etc. depending on your preferences.  RobinF on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677662 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 13:04:58 +0000 RobinF 1677662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like all of these but since the skirt is a little fuller I would stick with a slimmer top. It looks like the last two could work. I find skirts can be hard sometimes for just this reason. frannieb on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677659 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 12:56:48 +0000 frannieb 1677659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ ladies thank you so much for helping me think through this skirt - I do not normally tuck shirts maybe a closer cut shirt.  I was also trying to push myself into some colors so I am going to look for some pink or floral.  I love this skirt just need to find the right toppers so I don't have a skirt orphan.  The different shape  is giving me a tough time. And yes Carter I am now on summer hours - so this is when I really have fun playing with my wardrobe. SecretSquirrel on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677581 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 08:38:05 +0000 SecretSquirrel 1677581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like Rachylou's idea of shorter boxy cropped at the waist top with a tank. Of those above, I like the elephant top best and the blue/white inky stripe. rachylou on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677576 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 07:52:28 +0000 rachylou 1677576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Frannie! Maybe a shorter, boxy crop to show off the top of the skirt? I wear tanks tucked in, underneath to block drafts... Anonymous on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677540 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 04:36:04 +0000 Anonymous 1677540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the sleeveless Options because they appear less voluminous. Perhaps you tuck your tops in, but I'm someone who doesn't. With that being the case and the skirt having more volume than your normal pencil skirts, I would go for a shorter trimmer top (whether sleeved or not). Anonymous on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677532 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 04:13:51 +0000 Anonymous 1677532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great to see you here, Frannie. With all the texture on the skirt, I'd keep the top simple. You could do a column of black with a black top...something like your 4th find in black or even a black or white tee. I think the elephant top might work and worth a try. The first two seem like they would be too busy with the skirt's texture. carter on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677499 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 01:58:42 +0000 carter 1677499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Missed you around here. School finally out? I like the white one a lot. I'd love to see red, yellow, emerald, pink, florals, and stripes with this skirt. Would you want/need a topper as well? Denim jacket, bright cardi, knit blazer.  UmmLila (Lisa) on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677493 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 01:31:23 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1677493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ long time no see Frannie. They all seem promising but the solid white one is less interesting than your other choices. frannieb on "Help me avoid a skirt orphan Updated to add new pics later in post" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-avoid-a-skirt-orphan#post-1677490 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 01:23:32 +0000 frannieb 1677490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good morning all YLF folks - Long time now post - I read daily for inspiration and wisdom from this bunch. So many days I get dressed and thank YLF for making it easy. So I am trying to avoid a skirt orphan I have found this fab blue skirt with an A-line look - that looks good on me.  those who remember me know a pencil skirt is my normal skirt of choice - this a-line looks good on me and I want to get.  Thing is I am stumped with tops I would wear.  Include below is the skirt - it is hard to see but it has an all over crochet pattern - and some ideas I have for tops - I would like to get two tops - I have several tops that would match already - but they are heavy rotation tops that often end up in a laundry bottleneck. Top 5 is a total wag - I happen to love elephants  All advice appreciated