https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspired-by-a-maxi-skirt-would-it-be-a-good-addition Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:31:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspired-by-a-maxi-skirt-would-it-be-a-good-addition#post-633787 Thu, 31 May 2012 18:56:58 +0000 Kiwichik 633787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love maxis but am. Not a fan of the blush maxi I think it eould be hard to mix &amp; match. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspired-by-a-maxi-skirt-would-it-be-a-good-addition#post-633201 Thu, 31 May 2012 01:59:09 +0000 Rachel 633201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chrizzle, that's an excellent idea! I know a responsible seamstress should always test out any pattern she's going to try, but I really like the idea of testing it out as an addition to my closet, too. I'll have to give it a shot!</p> <p>biscuitsmom, thanks for the code! I think I'm going to tackle sewing my own, but if it goes on sale before I manage that, I might be tempted. It's my Most Horrible Work Season, and Husband does tell me that I deserve a reward. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspired-by-a-maxi-skirt-would-it-be-a-good-addition#post-632850 Wed, 30 May 2012 19:33:29 +0000 biscuitsmom 632850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just found a coupon code (retailmenot.com) for 25% off entire order ANNCARES is the code, good till 6/3 if you want to use it... hope it works for you! I think it's lovely and you can always return if it doesnt work Just sayin' </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspired-by-a-maxi-skirt-would-it-be-a-good-addition#post-632831 Wed, 30 May 2012 19:10:24 +0000 Chrizzle 632831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you try making it with a less expensive fabric first to see whether the general idea works for you? I love maxi skirts and I love the way Allie wore that particular one, but I think I would have a hard time making that color and cut work with my body type and my existing wardrobe. But it's hard to know without trying it first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/inspired-by-a-maxi-skirt-would-it-be-a-good-addition#post-632827 Wed, 30 May 2012 19:03:03 +0000 Rachel 632827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am (irrationally?) smitten with this ballet maxi skirt from Ann Taylor. At $178 in polyester, I don't think I would buy THIS one, but I'm convinced that I could sew a duplicate in silk for less than half the cost.</p> <p>Putting aside cost and contemplating it just as a garment, would something like this be a good addition to my closet? </p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/product%3A282703/AT-Modern-Dance/Ballet-Maxi-Skirt/282703?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=11111511&#038;catid=cat860022&#038;productPageType=search&#038;defaultColor=5643" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=5643</a></p> <p>Some arguments for: My life and work let me dress as casual or fancy as I like. I wear a lot of skirts and need more neutral and summer-appropriate ones. I've been looking for a way to wear slim-fit tees without merely resorting to jeans. It's a beautiful silhouette, and I've loved it on the bloggers I'e seen wearing it, like Allie of Wardrobe Oxygen: <a href="http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2012/05/tee-loft-belt-another-line-similar.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/.....milar.html</a></p> <p>Some arguments against: I'm trying to move away from young and whimsical and add some more sophisticated pieces with cleaner lines: this might be out in wacky-land. I tend to stick to knee-length skirts. I'm short and decidedly pear-shaped. I'm still in the process of solidifying my style goals.</p> <p>What do you think? Would it be a worthwhile project or just an exercise in maxing closet orphans? </p>