https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 08:45:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977401 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 06:09:04 +0000 kellygirl 1977401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no idea about the hem length but my goodness, this skirt suits you to a tee. You should be a Boden model. Absolutely stunning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977291 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:16:11 +0000 Anonymous 1977291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>To all:&nbsp;</b></p> <p>This summer I plan to extend my midi skirt collection, and pair them with sneakers and other flats. For now though, I will enjoy my new winter skirt capsule!</p> <p><b><br />Jaileen </b>and <b>Suz </b>: Yes, 5'6"! (Ok, 5'5.5" :-))<br />I have a big head - maybe that makes me look short in photos.</p> <p><b>Shevia</b>: Thanks. Yes, when in doubt, follow Angie's advice!</p> <p><b>Suz</b>: Your calves are very interesting! I think the widest part of mine is a little low, like you. Also, I think that these boots might be too high, and gape a bit. But the issue you have where the boots have to stretch over your calves: I have not experienced this. So maybe my calves are in the right spot and it is the upper part of my lower leg that is too short, lol!&nbsp;</p> <p>On the sweatshirt dress: It is a fine sweatshirt dress. There is a little bit of pink gross-grain ribbon on the inside collar. Other than that, it is fairly basic, but worth it to me to buy from Boden because the cut is slightly A-line, which works well on me.</p> <p><b>Bijou</b>: Thanks for noticing the style change! I feel really invigorated.&nbsp; I feel fab, dressy, and myself in all my outfits. Such a change from jeans all winter long.</p> <p><b>Angie</b>: It is great to know where the boots are supposed to be. (I had no clue before.) Thanks for the boost on the slouch! I think I'll play around with it. Yes, the waist-up leg lengthening works so well because high rises are on-trend. I do think that the skirt length is only possible because of the high waist.</p> <p><b>Avdan</b>: Thanks! Yes, I do think I'll go a bit shorter.</p> <p><b>Juniper</b>: Thanks! I really do like the longer length, but find it might not be practical in my climate.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977245 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:15:11 +0000 JuniperGreen 1977245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE that extra length - looks fab on you.&nbsp; And the boots!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977242 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:11:12 +0000 Avdan 1977242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The boots look so good! Your style is beautiful.</p> <p>I like the skirt at either length, but slightly prefer it where you’ve pinned it shorter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977241 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:11:05 +0000 Angie 1977241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Btw, the high paperbag waist with a tucked top is a perfect example of how the leg line is lengthened from the hips upward. That offsets the longer midi length so that you don't look short in the leg. I LOVE this styling trick because I'm in flats 99% of the time.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977240 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:09:19 +0000 Angie 1977240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Smittie</b>. Your boots fit SMASHINGLY scrunched. LOVE. When pulled up, they're a little long, but the midi hides that! BONUS :)</p> <p>I have very tailored ink blue stretch suede boots that fit like a glove and are very comfy. Lower heel. Bought them in London three years ago. Peter Kaiser is excellent quality too. I wear them all the time with my Fall/Winter dresses. See Find.</p> <p>I'll make your stretch boots a Fab Find.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977218 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 12:56:15 +0000 Bijou 1977218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie, I am loving this new style direction. You look great in this skirt however you wear it, so I don't think you can make a mistake with it. The sweatshirt dress is very cool on you and a great addition to your wardrobe, a perfect substitute for jeans on the weekend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977174 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 04:18:56 +0000 Suz 1977174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you 5'6", <b>Smittie</b>?&nbsp;</p> <p>My calves are proportionately shorter than average and at 13.5" neither narrow nor wide. (I'm 5'4" but my calves are apparently short even for my height.) This means boot fitting can be insane. I've had luck with LaCanadienne (as you have) and some Aquatalias. But knee high boots often come up higher on me than they are "supposed" to. The ankle can be too baggy, the widest part of the calf isn't where my widest part is (so it has to stretch to fit me) while there are gaps at the top and it comes too close to my knees. Argh. These look as if they aren't a perfect fit on you, but pretty darned good under the circumstances. And regardless, they look attractive.&nbsp;</p> <p>How do you find that sweatshirt dress? Alas, the skirt is sold out in my size (weeping).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977169 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 03:17:56 +0000 Jaime 1977169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boots are so perfect on you! Love them with everything. Skirt is great both at your waist and lower and shorter so I can only suggest your taking Angie's advice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977162 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 02:45:08 +0000 JAileen 1977162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the skirt sitting higher. It really emphasizes your slim waist. The boots look great with the skirt and with your sweatshirt dress. </p> <p>I’m still trying to wrap my head around your being 5’6”. I always thought you were petite! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977154 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 01:35:20 +0000 Anonymous 1977154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Sal, nemosmom, TG, AliceIW, Kay, and Elle!<br /> AliceWonderland: yes, boots are comfortable though the footbed is not padded at all.<br /> Elle, yes the sweatshirt dress is from Boden, as are the boots. Both are exactly as pictured on the site. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977147 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 01:08:05 +0000 Elle 1977147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this one you, particularly worn higher on the waist.&nbsp; Personally, I wouldn't hem it.&nbsp; You can really carry off the longer length.</p> <p>Is the sweatshirt dress from Boden? I'm looking for one.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977136 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 22:03:02 +0000 Katerina 1977136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely new pieces, Smittie! You look fantastic in all of them. The dress is super with the striped scarf and the new boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977130 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 20:57:56 +0000 Alicewonderland 1977130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it longer and worn higher on the waist. It looks great. And very nice boots. They look comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977129 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 20:38:43 +0000 Helena 1977129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so elegant in these outfits Smittie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977127 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 20:33:29 +0000 nemosmom 1977127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this skirt on you and I think it looks best higher up (#4); your legs look a mile long! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977123 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 19:17:44 +0000 Sal 1977123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great skirt on you.&nbsp; I like it all ways - especially higher up.&nbsp; Great with the boots!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977122 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 19:16:11 +0000 Anonymous 1977122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the boots: please see additional pictures in my initial post.<br /> My calves are 13” and 13.5” and the fabric skims them (it is not stretched at all). You could fit a much bigger calf in these. The top gapes a bit (see pics). You can see that the boots come up quite high on my calves (to just below the knee) and I wonder if I have short calves (my inseam is 30”). The size 39 in this boot has the same length as typical 38. There is more room in the toe box that most 38s (which are usually slightly too narrow for me unless they’re quite rounded). The vamp is average.<br /> The ankle fit is really good on me! (Usually the ankle is far too big.) I should post this on the Boden site!</p> <p>On the skirt: I think the paperbag waist could work on anyone who has a long waist area. The business in the mid-section covers a lot. </p> <p>I’m glad to know both lengths work. It means I have options! I think I’ll probably hem the skirt, mostly because the current length seems like it would get dirty in the winter slush (not that I walk that much in the snow, but still) and also because I also need to wear it with flat tall boots and the proportions with flats are better with a shorter length skirt. </p> <p>Thanks Sarahd8: yes, I am comfortable wearing the waist a bit higher. I think it looks better, actually!</p> <p>Angie: thanks! I like both lengths too. Those sweater dresses look great! I love the wide stripe but also the fabric of the red looks really nice. Good luck. Fingers crossed they are fluid and not body con! I think I will do a moderate hem As you suggest.</p> <p>Sterling: Thanks! I too think 1 is the best. I like the larger sweater. I’m so pleased you were inspired to get this skirt! I hope it works out!</p> <p>Suz: Thanks! The length decisions is a tough one. I think this skirt is so elegant too. So happy it was available in navy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977121 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 18:58:34 +0000 Janet 1977121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks fantastic — I don’t think it needs hemming. You look terrific! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977120 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 18:34:06 +0000 Suz 1977120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, wow!! This is stunning on you. I want one, too!! I actually love it at both lengths and positions so I am zero help on the hemming question but I suggest to follow Angie's advice. It looks so incredibly elegant. Love the boots, too, and am eager to hear more.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977119 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 18:29:58 +0000 Anonymous 1977119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YOU LOOK FABULOUS!!! &nbsp;I love everything about this skirt on you. &nbsp;</p> <p>So .... my favorite is number 1 because everything looks so rich together. &nbsp;I understand that number 1 is also pinned up. &nbsp;Number 4 is not pinned up. &nbsp;I actually like it less, but I don't think I like it less enough to warrant hemming. &nbsp;</p> <p>Going to order one for myself. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977115 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:41:45 +0000 Angie 1977115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BTW, ordered these two sweater dresses yesterday. We'll see: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977114 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:40:26 +0000 Angie 1977114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER STUNNING, <b>Smittie</b>. You wear the waist in all positions extremely well. Now I want a paperbag waist skirt too. </p> <p>LOVE #1. Great length. That said, I like the longer lengths! Maybe hem 2 inches. </p> <p>Please tell me more about the sock boots, and provide the Find when you have a moment. And what is your calf measurement? I'm asking because that's my challenge. I have 13 inch calves and zero tolerance for bad calf fits.  </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977112 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:32:40 +0000 SarahD8 1977112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks AMAZING worn higher on your torso. It seems like that is how it is designed to be worn and you have a gorgeous figure for it. Will you be comfortable wearing it that way? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/paperbag-skirt---help-with-length#post-1977111 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:25:35 +0000 Anonymous 1977111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I finally received my sock boots. Fab! But you must order a full size up from your normal European size (I’m normally a 38 and got a 39, which feels exactly like a 38.)</p> <p>I also got this paperbag skirt for work. The fabric, though 100% polyester, is wonderful. However, it seems to attract dust. I’m keeping it anyway.</p> <p>Now I’m wondering whether the skirt should be hemmed. In #1, 2, I pinned the skirt up about 3.5”. In #3, 4, I let down the pins and hiked up the skirt on my waist.</p> <p>5 is my new sweatshirt dress and leggings which I I have been wearing all w/e (with flat boots, not these). </p> <p>6-9 are different angles of the sock boots, to give you an idea of fit on a 30” inseam, 13.5” calf circumference. </p>