https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:09:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1/page/2#post-1092788 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 03:11:56 +0000 catgirl 1092788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like I have tried EVERYTHING especially when I first joined here. I am on the opposite track of trying to settle down to what really works for me. But I am all for YOU experimenting to your heart's content. My only caution is to dip not jump (she said ruefully)... Until you have a better idea of where you are going and how. </p> <p>So re the skirt, it's not the style but the fact that you are my height that was my "warning"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1/page/2#post-1092741 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 02:52:13 +0000 minimalist 1092741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Gaylene said. Please try it on, Shannon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1/page/2#post-1092620 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 01:36:01 +0000 Deborah 1092620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon I applaud you for trying new things and I get your curiosity about this skirt. &nbsp; &nbsp;Once upon a time I would have NEVER tried slouchy pants or light coloured footwear... the horror. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1/page/2#post-1092598 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 01:20:07 +0000 Caro in Oz 1092598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with you, Gaylene &amp; others. I try lots of things that don't work but when they do boy am I happy. My harem pants fall into this category &amp; they are my new favourite pants. They also bring a freshness to some of my older pieces&nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1/page/2#post-1092579 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 01:10:16 +0000 Gaylene 1092579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>H***, I'd try on the skirt if I was in the store for exactly the reasons you mention above, Shannon. If nothing else, you get to have a good snicker in the dressing room and learn something about your own limits. At best, you think "<i>who would have ever guessed that I could wear something like that</i>..." which can be the starting point for a whole new direction. </p> <p>If you are looking for something different but haven't yet been able to articulate your new direction, you can't always play it safe. And maybe something that doesn't look like Shannon 2013 might be just right for Shannon 2014. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1/page/2#post-1092500 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:16:43 +0000 cciele 1092500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd wear the skirt with boots, or sandals in warm weather. A corset top and jacket&nbsp;if going out, cropped sweater maybe for normal wear.</p> <p>Here's a skirt that I think is more reasonable length wise. Might be a fun piece, and is cut more elegantly than the Free People one, IMO:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=BOUL-WQ19&amp;row=0&amp;column=1&amp;c=Boulee&amp;sc=Bottom+Coordinates">http://www.revolveclothing.com.....oordinates</a></p> <p>Una, can't wait to see the T by A. Wang skirt on you! I also got it but it's on the return pile since it is too bootylicious on me for work.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1/page/2#post-1091820 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:19:22 +0000 Von 1091820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look of the skirt on the model, but it looks completely unworkable in real life.&nbsp; One of those things you buy because it seems SO cool...but sits in the closet for seasons and seasons because you can't get it to work.&nbsp; It would look awesome with your lace up Doc's...but as for a top? Who knows. Is the model wearing a cropped sweater?&nbsp; </p> <p>I'm learning that it's best to leave puzzling pieces where they are. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1/page/2#post-1091747 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:29:19 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1091747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - that's it exactly! I'm enjoying my style "movement" (for lack of a better word) even though at times it causes me angst. I don't wish to become stagnate in my choices or completely predictable. I also find my eye is constantly adjusting to new silhouettes and styles which gets my creative juices going and I want to try these things.&nbsp;</p> <p>Obviously not everything is going to work and I have no desire to wear something that is completely unflattering. But I think to dismiss something because it's different is doing ourselves a disservice - I mean who knows, that item could be absolutely fab on you and suddenly open up another style avenue, you know?</p> <p>And I do definitely feel myself shifting to a more sleek urban look. Where that takes me, I'll just have to wait and see </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1/page/2#post-1091683 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:34:36 +0000 Joyce B 1091683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's nice to try a different style from our own. I would not know how to style that skirt. Maybe with a flowy top with a nice print, or maybe with the right bodycon top...<br /> I think it is an extreme type of skirt, if you pull it off the right way if will be a total success, but you have to figure out what matches it. It could be very nice for the holidays.<br /> Let me know if you figure it out, I would love to know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1/page/2#post-1091675 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:27:07 +0000 Suz 1091675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I agree with your last point. I think it's important to at least try things on that others might consider "not us."&nbsp;</p> <p>I even got a comment the other day when I wore a dress that it was not a "Suz" look. Totally fine of course -- it is how the responder viewed me (can't remember who it was) &nbsp;-- but it made me think, wait a minute: I can't wear a dress any more or it's not a "me" look? (The dress was classic, BTW. I think the viewer just saw me more as a "prince in pants" -- understandable given that is my uniform for work-at-home, but I have to insist, dresses ARE part of my style, too!)&nbsp;</p> <p>I think it's one thing to say: Would this work for your lifestyle? or Would this work on your body type or is there a version that would? But to say it's not a "you" look sort of misses the point. If you're interested in it, maybe it IS a "you" look -- or part of your aspirational style, anyway. You've been showing interest in avant guard pieces for a while now. Maybe it's a direction you'd like to go.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would like to incorporate more into my own style, too, as you know. But I haven't yet found the right pieces in the right colours. I just don't want to go all black. And I've learned that lots of draping does not feel like me; nor does it look good on me. I need to have certain specific kinds of draping and angles. So...</p> <p>I wonder if you are losing some of the country/ retro/ ruggedness (it was the way you used to get your edge) and aiming more towards that urban sleek edge that would come with the addition of a few avant guard pieces to your classics. I think it's a totally do-able look -- see Amy's outfit yesterday (Anna's skirt, black t-neck, jacket, hose, booties.) I can see you or myself in a look like that in a heartbeat. It's just a question of finding the right statement pieces.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1/page/2#post-1091629 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:45:56 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1091629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to thank everyone for their feedback and comments - it had been a fascinating discussion. And if you're wondering, I will not be trying on the skirt.</p> <p>I do have to say (playing devils advocate here) that if we never try things that are "not me", then how is our style supposed to move forward? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1/page/2#post-1091522 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 09:11:23 +0000 catgirl 1091522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since you are considering it, let me just add that the long side was almost to the floor on me and catching on my boot buckles, while the short side was well above the knee even on me and not wearable for work. That was the FP skirt.</p> <p>I am going to wear the AW skirt to work Friday and hope my styling works. Starting with oversized sweater and boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1/page/2#post-1091472 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:39:45 +0000 Vildy 1091472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More seriously, looking at this and looking at the pix of some of the similar Rick Owens skirts, I know why I think they're not office appropriate. They suggest being able to tug on some of that draped hanging fabric or having it catch on something and the whole thing being pulled off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1/page/2#post-1091442 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 06:25:38 +0000 Aziraphale 1091442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On my back, like a cape. Here I come, Batman! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1#post-1091421 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:39:03 +0000 FlorenceFearne 1091421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boots. That is all. Well, maybe not quite all... :)&nbsp;</p> <p>I see this being fabulous with opaque black tights and very fitted black boots. That way the draping and the silhouette is the focus, without any added contrast or fussiness. It would also be a lot more modest that way. And I'm totally in love with this, by the way. It's amazingly cool.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1#post-1091418 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:36:38 +0000 Gigi 1091418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think black tights and black booties would make this appropriate for work. I don't know what top to try with it (I'm terrible at coordinating tops and bottoms), but whatever top you choose, I think it should be somewhat simple so as not to distract from the draping.</p> <p>My main concern is the length. From reading the specs, I think it might be a bit too long on the long side. Oh, the joys of being below average in height! (You are not tall, if I remember correctly...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1#post-1091414 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:30:05 +0000 Neel 1091414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amy k I think that's the first thing that came to my head! What's happening to Shannon's style? Lol! I love that skirt! Very artsy very sexy! Traditional office wear is never this artsy which is why probably everyone thinks it isn't office appropriate in a regular setting. If you work in the media or entertainment or art industry it should be perfectly fine.</p> <p>I can see it with bare legs, breezy cropped tank and loads of neck candy with rugged ankle boots. I am not sure how a more conservative style can be achieved with this. May be you could ask Angie? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1#post-1091410 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:17:54 +0000 Deborah 1091410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon I think it would be more than appropriate for work with opaque tights.&nbsp; And if you wanted more coverage you could always wear a light weight legging instead of tights. </p> <p>The skirt will probably be longer on you as you suggest, I am guessing it may come to your knee which again makes it more 'appropriate.&nbsp; I think it is worth trying:)&nbsp; I see it with dark pieces as I feel that is the vibe of the look.&nbsp; Dark topper and leather jacket for example.&nbsp; It's a piece that cries out for slightly avant garde styling and going classic with it, for example, could almost fumpify it:)</p> <p>You wont know until you try.&nbsp; It will be important to see how it is comfort wise.&nbsp; Sometimes with these types of garments, they can be fiddly and you can feel like you are always adjusting them. </p> <p>And food for thought:</p> <p><a href="http://www.yoox.com/us/35204993UB/item?dept=women#sts=sr_women80_m&amp;cod10=35204993UB&amp;sizeId" rel="nofollow">http://www.yoox.com/us/3520499.....038;sizeId</a>=</p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.yoox.com/us/35202770JU/item?dept=women#sts=sr_women80&amp;cod10=35202770JU&amp;sizeId=5" rel="nofollow">http://www.yoox.com/us/3520277.....8;sizeId=5</a></p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/rick_owens_lilies_skirts/shop?brand=Rick+Owens+Lilies&amp;category_id=7" rel="nofollow">http://www.polyvore.com/rick_o.....egory_id=7</a></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1#post-1091404 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:12:12 +0000 annagybe 1091404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally, I don't think this is you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1#post-1091402 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:10:34 +0000 minimalist 1091402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I'm fascinated by what's going on with you style-wise. You were one of the first YLF-veteran's I "stalked" (reading through some previous posts; you remind me a lot of someone I knew in Oslo) and I got one impression of your style. That perception of you continued with WIWs you posted, say, a month ago. (Black watch pants, cobalt leather puffer, apricot or what was the color? leather jacket that you sent back, and so on.) </p> <p>Now I'm reading a very different direction from you, which is reminding me of a lot of important things including that personal style isn't static. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1#post-1090820 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 21:42:38 +0000 Suz 1090820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy!!! I spit my tea out. I am sending the laundry bill! &nbsp;;)&nbsp;</p> <p>You know what? I had a tunic that had this kind of hem....only shorter. Remember? And while I adored the colour and the idea of the thing, I found it super hard to wear. My best styling was with a skirt underneath it. Which was sort of weird, maybe, but seemed to work at the time.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1#post-1090816 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 21:40:04 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1090816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I ask a question? I can see the skirt not being work appropriate with bare legs, as per the model (although I suspect the short portion of the skirt would be longer on me that on the model). But why wouldn't it be work appropriate with black opaque tights? It really wouldn't be showing any skin at all. Am I missing something? Just curious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1#post-1090794 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 21:29:48 +0000 Vildy 1090794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy's remark cracked me up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1#post-1090760 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 21:10:00 +0000 Anonymous 1090760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this, and you have me intrigued now, Shannon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1#post-1090740 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 20:57:36 +0000 Anonymous 1090740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well...it looks like the model is topless which wouldn't be work appropriate. The stylist must have been stumped too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1#post-1090707 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 20:35:39 +0000 Vicki 1090707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm seeing a chunky, cropped and textured sweater, Shannon, or a tucked or belted flowy top. Changing the footwear, according to the top, gives this amazing skirt lots of versatility. Plus, it looks like it might feel really comfortable, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1#post-1090705 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 20:34:10 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1090705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Parsley, Rachy and Echo - cross posted! Thanks for your input.</p> <p>I don't really think I'd even try it on much less buy it but it's interesting to discuss what&nbsp;<i>could</i> work with it and hear of your own likes or dislikes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1#post-1090699 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 20:31:40 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1090699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah - thank you so much for chiming in and providing visual aids! I think you look smashing in that skirt but I do understand that the styling and proportions are more complicated than with a more traditional pencil skirt.</p> <p>Diana &amp; Thistle&nbsp;- stompy boots and leather jacket (like my Doc Marcies and the Spiegel?)...could work for arty evening out, date night, etc.</p> <p>Suz - yeah, that long piece could end up being a "floor sweeper" on short legged me - lol!</p> <p>Una - love the twisty Alexander Wang skirt you got! Have you/would you wear it to work?</p> <p>Mia - love the styling idea of a simple tank and dressy sandals for a summer evening out, which coincides with Deborah's comments that she finds her drapey skirt easier to wear in the warmer weather.</p> <p>Ruth &amp; Cade - different strokes for different folks... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1#post-1090694 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 20:28:56 +0000 Echo 1090694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a style that seems great on a mannequin, but is far more difficult to work IRL. It goes overall with Deborah's style, but I've never seen someone with her style aesthetic IRL because it is rare. A piece like this works with her because it truly goes with her wardrobe, but it is much harder to work in when it isn't your normal look. And it would be very difficult for most people to make it office appropriate.</p> <p>But maybe it is my own bias speaking. I love the look of something like this, but it is the sort of piece I am enamoured with, buy and then it ends up sitting unworn in my closet until I shamefully purge it a year or two later because I could just never make it work.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-would-you-wear-this-skirt-1#post-1090685 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 20:23:28 +0000 rachylou 1090685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first thought was tank top and gladiator sandals (a nice tame look). My second thought was a fuzzy, fringey sweater. My third thought was OTK boots. My fourth, bolero jacket... </p>