https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 05:27:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737732 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:16:53 +0000 cinnamon fern 737732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just to add a third possibility, I vote somewhere between 1 and 2 for the skirt length. And you look great in a pencil skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737652 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:26:01 +0000 Deborah 737652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle I like the length of the skirt in #2. You have fabulous legs and I think the shorter length shows them off better Shame about the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737643 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:57:11 +0000 Kiwichik 737643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the longer length skirt &amp; you're right about the unfortunate placement of the dress pockets. I know you mentioned in an earlier post that you were a pear but you look like a beautiful curvy hourglass to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737620 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:11:10 +0000 catgirl 737620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the skirt at the first length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737597 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:03:31 +0000 Beth Ann 737597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the longer skirt length! I like it even better with Suz's idea of a slight taper. </p> <p>Sorry about the dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737581 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:36:02 +0000 Echo 737581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree about liking the length of the skirt in pic #1 better than the second one. Pencil skirts are SO flattering on hourglass shapes like yours, and I think you look great. Unfortunately, I agree about the dress going back. Perhaps LE will read the comments about the item and rethink pocket placement next time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737566 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:12:04 +0000 Anonymous 737566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The skirt looks great, especially in #1 at the longer length. Suz has a great idea to taper it . The dress doesn't flatter with those oddly placed pockets. Maybe Lands End has another dress that would work better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737557 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 02:57:49 +0000 Suz 737557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the skirt's a keeper. Speaking for myself, instead of making it shorter, I'd have it narrowed slightly at the bottom; this will create a lovely line. You have a terrific hourglass shape!! </p> <p>I don't think the dress is as flattering to you. So sad...that is the fate of us catalogue shoppers, alas... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737499 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 02:11:22 +0000 deb 737499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My dry cleaners charges about $15 ($7 on sale days) to hem an unlined skirt. You could also have the pocket stitched up and them cut off to give a cleaner line. I have done this with pants and the charge was about $20. Do you like the color? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737462 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:39:06 +0000 KathyL 737462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's the funny things about catalogs and looking online, they make it look great on the models but different people, different shapes. I have ordered tons of things that I thought would be great. I try it on and return because it is just not for me. Remember, it's the clothes, it's not you!</p> <p>I do like the skirt in 1 better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737417 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:12:56 +0000 Thistle 737417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reading through the comments on Land's End, it seems the number one reason people are returning the dress is the pockets. </p> <p>It does not make me feel fab, so back it goes.</p> <p>The skirt I do like. Funny thing is I was so keen on the dress whe I ordered! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737332 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:14:30 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 737332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I prefer the longer length on the skirt too. It really elongates the middle section and it looks like you may be a touch short waisted.</p> <p>I am afraid the dress is not worthy. The pocket placement is off. I suspect they will get a few of them back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737331 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:13:25 +0000 Caro in Oz 737331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Taking the skirt up is a simple alteration for a tailor - I'd take the skirt in to see how much it would cost before you decide. I'm not keen on the dress - I think the skirt works much better on your body than the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737330 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:13:14 +0000 Ann in New England 737330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think either skirt length works, but I'd like to see a little heel with #1 if you wear them.<br /> My local dry cleaner does alterations, and it costs $5 to hem unlined pants. Maybe you can find something similar if you prefer the shorter length.<br /> I had a very similar problem with a Land's End dress. Honestly, I don't love this on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737324 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:10:02 +0000 Nicole D 737324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skirt 2 looks great to me but I think 1 could work too. Hard to tell if the dress would work with those big circles you drew on!<br /> This happens to me sometimes and I stitch the pockets down which makes a smoother line - would that work? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737313 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:06:45 +0000 DeclawedJaguar 737313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, I actually prefer the skirt length in 1! I find that length more flattering. It emphasizes the very hourglassy figure of yours. :)</p> <p>I see what you mean about pocket placement on the dress, but it is great fit otherwise. Tough call! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-pencil-skirt-and-dress#post-737291 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:56:35 +0000 Thistle 737291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lands End has recently expanded their line of plus size clothing. I buy my husband's tee shirts there, so I thought I would try a piece or two.</p> <p>Pic 1. Ponte knit pencil skirt. It is quite comfy and the material seems nice. It is not lined, so I will need to wear a slip with it. I like everything about it, except the length. I am not sure this is a good length on me.</p> <p>Pic 2. I pulled the skirt up quite high to see what it would look like more at the knee. This seems like a better length, but I cannot sew. I do not know a seamstress, and while I would like to find one, not sure a LE skirt would be worth the cost of alterations.</p> <p>Pic 3. A dress I absolutely loved in the catalogue. I think this needs to go back. The dress has pockets RIGHT at the point on my hips I would most like to minimize. Instead of minimizing, the skirt really seems to add a weird bulky shape. Might just be my eye. I paired it with a belt I already have instead of the self fabric one it came with hoping it would help. </p>