https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:32:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt#post-1373600 Sat, 11 Oct 2014 01:31:55 +0000 Karie 1373600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Joy, for the links - the first one I remember, the second was pre-YLF for me and I haven't seen it before. The sweater I have on is pretty chunky, and it's navy, just like the skirt. The Gap lemming sweater from a few years back would probably work with this too.</p> <p>Thanks everyone!&nbsp;I see all kinds of pudges and buldges - some I did't even know I had&nbsp;- must be that fun-house mirror I have.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt#post-1373587 Sat, 11 Oct 2014 01:14:00 +0000 JenA 1373587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the skirt... and you look great in it! &nbsp;I prefer the smaller one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt#post-1373579 Sat, 11 Oct 2014 00:58:48 +0000 bj1111 1373579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The smaller one...nice butt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt#post-1373578 Sat, 11 Oct 2014 00:58:17 +0000 abc 1373578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see pudge. I love the M. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt#post-1373577 Sat, 11 Oct 2014 00:56:06 +0000 Anonymous 1373577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/10/12/de-bombshell-a-pencil-skirt-with-a-chunky-knit-pullover/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2012/10/.....-pullover/</a><br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/02/01/take-the-bombshell-out-of-a-pencil-skirt/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2012/02/.....cil-skirt/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt#post-1373575 Sat, 11 Oct 2014 00:51:13 +0000 Anonymous 1373575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karie, I like the medium and think that you just need to de-bombshell it for work. The pullover that you are wearing looks loose and long enough to do the job. The skirt is very pretty. I see no saddlebags. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt#post-1373556 Sat, 11 Oct 2014 00:25:23 +0000 Aida 1373556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm well I still rather like the M. It looks more like a pencil. The L looks like a straight skirt and I don't find it as flattering. I see no saddlebags from here! Patterns <i>are</i> pretty good for masking a little extra wobbly bit here and there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt#post-1373548 Sat, 11 Oct 2014 00:19:34 +0000 Karie 1373548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staysfit, it does pass both the sit and walk tests. Staysfit, Suz, and Aida, after looking at the back view, I see saddlebags! I didn't even know I had those! Perhaps it should be either alter the L down or just return both. Drat! I really like the pattern and the lace hem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt#post-1373531 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:48:17 +0000 Staysfit 1373531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karie, which is easier to move around in? &nbsp;What happens to the hem line when you sit down? &nbsp;Does it ride up too high or is it still good? &nbsp;&nbsp;I hate a skirt that is hard to walk in. For work, it is &nbsp;never good if you can't sit comfortably in a skirt. If there is no difference, than post some pics and let us help you figure out if the M or L is the better&nbsp;fit. &nbsp;The M&nbsp;looks more attractive than the large&nbsp;in the pic but it's hard to tell from the front. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt#post-1373525 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:39:41 +0000 Suz 1373525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karie, from the front I love the M. But I am weirdly attracted to body con or at least snug tailored in this tube skirt style, FWIW. It does not look too tight to me, but let's see a side view, too, if you are worried.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt#post-1373522 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:22:19 +0000 Aida 1373522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly from the front I can't tell if it looks too tight. We might need some side views, and some sweater-pulled-up views. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt#post-1373517 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:08:12 +0000 Mellllls 1373517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty skirt. I think the larger one firs your hips better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt#post-1373515 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:06:26 +0000 Karie 1373515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida and KL, I do enjoy mixing classics with funky and that's what drew me to the graphic floral with lace in this skirt, and classic/fun/a bit of funky is a vibe I like to portray. In the size L there is A LOT of extra fabric in the hips. This skirt is shaped like () and I am shaped like [] and it's really noticeable in the L. If I was to hold up my sweater in a pic you would see all the extra fabric in that area, which I would have to take in.&nbsp;</p> <p>So perhaps my real concern is if the size M appears too body con for work? I wear my VC tubes to work all the time, and the fit is similar, but maybe just a tad looser at the hem, if at all.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt#post-1373504 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 22:46:07 +0000 Kristin L 1373504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the M, but I second what Aida said. Which do you think would work best for you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt#post-1373500 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 22:40:58 +0000 Aida 1373500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Karie I share your struggle about sizing! I'm to the point where I order <i>three</i> sizes in everything, then try them on endlessly in order trying to decide which one is "right". Bleh. Ultimately I have to force myself to think about what exactly is the vibe I'm after with a particular item, whether or not I have something that offers this vibe, and determining if this particular item is actually a good candidate for it.</p> <p>So! I will ask you the same questions I ask myself: Are you after or in need of a more typically nice fitting pencil skirt? If so, is this floral something you will love for a good while OR do you feel the need to mix up your classics with something funky? If this is to be a more trendy piece, then perhaps a looser fit could work with it. Will you feel too oversized when you pair your looser tops?</p> <p>The size difference doesn't come across much in the photos. BUT to me the smaller size (#1) looks best at this longer length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stressing-over-a-kr-for-a-graphic-foral-lace-skirt#post-1373485 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 22:17:28 +0000 Karie 1373485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh how I agonize over decisions about size! Pic 1, size M (the size I usually buy in S-M-L skirts), pic 2 size L. I love the skirt&nbsp;even though it's body con, and&nbsp;I'm self-conscious in the skirt because it's body con. The size M actually seems like it fits fairly perfectly. It's snug and&nbsp;form fitting, but not tight feeling, and&nbsp;not too snug for walking.&nbsp;The size L would have to be taken in at least an inch on each side in the hips and waist,&nbsp;but then I would still have a looser fit. The pattern placement is slightly different on both skirts.</p> <p>Does #1 look too tight, and if not, does it look work appropriate? Does #2 look too big? Am I rambling on and on? Ack! Your thoughts on this sizing matter are greatly appreciated. </p> </p> <p>EDIT: I added the requested size views (try not to gag when you see my pudgy belly), and put the sizing right on the photo. In the far right pic in #4 I am loosely&nbsp;holding out the extra fabric, in the middle pic it's just hanging there and looking bunchy.</p> <p>I'm actually thinking the medium makes me look like I have saddlebags from the back (pic 3). Ugh!</p>