https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:44:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2238615 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:44:20 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2238615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this fits you so beautifully, it looks like it was made for you! You look wonderful with it tucked in, so don’t rule that out as a styling option! </p> <p>I’m glad it was a “getting used to” thing, as opposed to being uncomfortable! </p> <p>I think this skirt could work across a variety of seasons and occasions - it would be fun to see some stylings with dress boots or stomps boots. Or any type of boot, really. Style lab? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2238570 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 14:44:09 +0000 CarolS 2238570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great skirt, Sally! I'm glad you are adjusting to the fit and enjoying wearing it. </p> <p>You make such a good point about our friend 'elastic' making it easy for weight to creep up unnoticed. I use the fit of certain clothes to track body changes when my weight is going down, so not sure why it hasn't occurred to me to do the same to help me maintain my weight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2238554 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 11:56:39 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2238554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So this conversation led me to get out my “measuring” pants. I was surprised they zipped up with no problem, but the pleats say I’m not ready to wear them, even with smoke &amp; mirrors. I wonder how many other people have that one garment they use as a gauge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2238310 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 23:24:01 +0000 Anonymous 2238310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smoke &amp; mirrors indeed </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2238301 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 22:41:57 +0000 Sally 2238301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Stagiaire Fash</b> - If I had used the skirt gauge idea long ago, I would probably not have allowed myself to put on weight so easily.&nbsp; Its the elastic waist that lets me expand that has got me into trouble.</p> <p><b>&nbsp;LIsa p</b> - yes that is why I didn't have any skirts and I find the proportions and tucking parts hard, but I'm playing around with it...smoke and mirrors stuff.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br /><b>Zaeobi</b> and <b>Sal</b> - unzipped skirts is probably too RATE ... I'm going to leave it to the teenagers.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2238270 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 20:16:53 +0000 Sal 2238270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very funny about the unzipped waist. If undone shoe laces and ripped jeans and shorts with pockets hanging out can be fashionable then why not!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2238250 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 19:16:30 +0000 Anonymous 2238250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Total agreement from me on using structured waistbands as a shape / weight monitor </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2238247 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 19:13:10 +0000 Anonymous 2238247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is nice on you ! Glad to see that you’ve received the advice you were looking for here. This is exactly the same issue I have with skirts , which is why I never wear them . I actually prefer a stretch waist of some sort so I can either roll it down or wear it lower than intended . Skirts always end up sitting right underneath my chest which is NOT<br /> a good look . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2238184 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:05:02 +0000 Zaeobi 2238184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha why not, I suppose it's like an intentionally exposed zip as a RATE look too. I can see how a half unzipped skirt might seem sexy to them, but if I did that then it would just look like I forgot to zip my skirt back up again after going to the loo </p> <p>Anyway I'm glad it's starting to feel comfortable, even whilst fully zipped </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2238160 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:59:18 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2238160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! Glad it felt good, after getting used to it. On using it to gauge fitness—I rarely use scale or tape measure anymore; the mirror and my son give me actionable feedback. Clothes can do the same. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237856 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 04:42:28 +0000 Sally 2237856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone.&nbsp; I wore it to work and I started to feel really comfortable in it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<b><br />RobinF</b>&nbsp; - thanks yeah i have a thing about tight waists but I might get used to this.&nbsp; I would have been useless with corsets!<br /><b>Sal</b>- That is a great idea&nbsp; ....wear it regularly to keep a tab on waist size.&nbsp; I did get used to it during the day today as I wore it to work and forgot that it was fitted.&nbsp; I always take my work clothes or going out clothes off anyway at home especially in this hot weather...its t-shirts and shorts at home.&nbsp;<br />Thank you <b>Katerina</b> and <b>Kate</b>.&nbsp; I'm getting used to it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><b>Zaeobi</b> - you made me laugh...the comment about wearing it unzipped reminded me of the half tuck and the skirts with swagger.&nbsp; It could be a new way of showing a bit of RATE ...wearing your skirt unzipped :)&nbsp;<br />Actually I taught in a girls school early 2000s and there was a fad about unzipping your skirt as they thought it looked sexy and I remember going around on a field trip telling girls to zip their skirts up.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237832 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:51:12 +0000 Zaeobi 2237832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, as someone who always struggles with her waist (what fits over my hips is too baggy in the waist, &amp; vice versa) I envy how well that skirt fits yours! Echoing the others here, please don't alter the skirt - it looks like it was made for you! </p> <p>(PS - You could also just unzip it slightly so that it sits further down when lounging around at home. Or I suppose you could just wear it like that outside, with a longer top). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237821 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:51:09 +0000 Kate 2237821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please don't alter! It's beautiful, looks perfect and appears to be a great fit. Unless it actually is too tight, I think you'll come to enjoy wearing it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237780 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 20:30:36 +0000 Katerina 2237780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks GREAT on you, perfection! I hope you get used to it and wear it a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237775 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 20:24:31 +0000 Sal 2237775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks really lovely Sally.&nbsp; I have a Trelise Cooper Skirt with a high fitted waist and I just wear it.&nbsp; It keeps me in check too as a gauge on my waist size!!</p> <p>I hope you enjoy it because it looks wonderful.&nbsp; Just take it off for lounging at home:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237755 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:40:45 +0000 RobinF 2237755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really pretty skirt and it looks like it fits well. I hate tight waist anything so I know how you feel. If you decide it's a little too snug you could see what the alteration people say. The zipper could make it a little bit trickier than if there wasn't one but a pro should be able to do it pretty easily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237741 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:20:03 +0000 Sally 2237741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie. I’m going to wear it to work today and get used to it. I really love it so it’s great that it’s a perfect fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237740 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:16:35 +0000 Angie 2237740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the pics.</p> <p>It looks perfect! Don't alter it.&nbsp; You will get used to it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237739 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:14:47 +0000 Sally 2237739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are pictures of the waistline. I put on a white shirt to highlight everything. It might just be me not used to wearing things so high and firm as it’s not pulling and every time I put it back on it feels easier to wear. I’m so short waisted that I don’t feel comfortable tucking it in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237701 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:36:28 +0000 Angie 2237701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sally,</b> can we see the waistline?</p> <p>I'm with <b>Rachy</b>. The skirt looks perfect in these pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237697 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:33:06 +0000 rachylou 2237697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks perfect. Tbh, I’d wear it a few times and see if you could get used to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237684 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:03:55 +0000 Sally 2237684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you.&nbsp; I tried it on this morning and it fits nicely...maybe just don't eat...lol.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Approprio</b> - It is a light soft satin I think.&nbsp; The thing is it is second hand and there is no indication of the material and even the size is not on it just the designers name.&nbsp; It has a zip on the side.&nbsp; The waistband is very thin.&nbsp; I do have clothes alterations place nearby...maybe I should ask them if I decide its uncomfortable.&nbsp;<br /><b>Stagiaire fash</b> - I'm not sure if its too tight or too high.&nbsp; I'm so used to wearing my skirts loosely on my waist.&nbsp; If it was jeans, I wouldn't think it was too tight, but then I tend to wear things with elasticine because I'm so fussy about comfort.....no high heels, no tight waists etc.&nbsp; I"m just not used to having anything firmly fitting on my waist.&nbsp;<br /><b>suntiger </b>- if it doesn't work out, you are first in line.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><b>cat 2-</b> I think if I keep it, I might wear with fitting top but can't imagine tucking into a high waist.&nbsp; Anyway never say never.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237642 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:03:01 +0000 cat2 2237642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute, I would wear it and see, you may get used to the waist and tucking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237611 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:36:45 +0000 Anonymous 2237611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the skirt! You could box it up and send it to me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237590 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:31:18 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2237590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the shape and length! If the waist simply feels too high, I’d try wearing it a few times before deciding. But if it’s too tight then yeah, have it altered.</p> <p>I’m having trouble returning a thing I ordered this summer. The original packaging was half destroyed, and the whole thing put in a different package to be sent to me months too late. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237589 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:28:16 +0000 approprio 2237589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Should be no problem with a gathered waistband. </p> <p>Hard to see the material from here, but probably add a whole new waistband in a different but matching fabric.&nbsp;I would replace it with elastic, maybe add a drawstring too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-that-took-5-weeks-to-arrive#post-2237564 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:53:50 +0000 Sally 2237564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>During our lockdown I found a second hand skirt online.  It is a designer skirt (Trelise Cooper) in my size and it was a good price.  It took nearly 5 weeks by courier because I think this courier company is having issues.  The courier driver couldn't read the address but it was perfectly well labelled.  It seems to fit me but I'm not used to high waist and firm fitting ones.  After I put it on and wear it, it feels ok but I'm just wondering if I should see if I could take the waist down to a midwaist.  I wouldn't wear it tucked in anyway.  I might wear it for a while and see how I feel with it on. I can't return it but I could sell it or pass it on.   Ignore the yoga bralette...probably not the best choice with a singlet.  </p> <p>meant to add...the fabric is really gorgeous...a burgundy satiny material  </p>