https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:13:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt/page/2#post-1077605 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 12:22:31 +0000 unfrumped 1077605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker, re- reading my post is both embarassing and cracking me up. I was typing" flowy" and my phone changed it to that medical term, and also to glory. So the whole post is smokin' something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1077587 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 11:23:49 +0000 Anonymous 1077587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab, cool, arty skirt, FC! I do prefer it with a black top though, as I feel there is ALGO with the lighter top. I like the idea of a slim black sweater paired with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1077498 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 06:03:53 +0000 Marley 1077498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The skirt is gorgeous!&nbsp; I think that the hem-lines of the 2 toppers that you show are competing with the v-shape of the skirt panel.&nbsp; I would try a low contrast (black) top - and maybe a semi-tuck? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1077446 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 04:55:02 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1077446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Nicole, Pil, Alaskagirl, Day Vies, for your very kind comments.</p> <p>Runcarla, yes, the design does have a gaucho-pant look, doesn't it? The draping at center is part of the design; the way the triangular panels are cut and sewn, the bias pulls the draping to the front seam.</p> <p>L'Abelle, that design feature (the draping toward center) is probably why the skirt hangs more straight on the sides. But I called it a flared skirt anyway, because it is not a pencil and not straight. It definitely is shaped more triangularly, even though it hangs close to the body. You are right, the fabric I used makes it drape, and a stiffer fabric would flare more. Interesting idea on a fuller slip with it--if I had one like that!</p> <p>Joy, thanks for the asymmetrical idea. I held up a cropped angled-hem top with the skirt, but it's plaid and has a lot going on, so I rejected it. Maybe I'll show it here for grins. I do think I'll do another round of styling with it, incorporating the ideas that I can (given current contents of my wardrobe). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1077288 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 01:53:14 +0000 Anonymous 1077288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You mustn't let this skirt go unworn. I'd like to see it with an asymmetrical top or topper (probably black). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1077212 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 00:59:15 +0000 Day Vies 1077212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE this skirt. Then I have been in love with berry tones for the past 2 weeks. I especially like it with the snake print cardi. The organic print juxtaposed with the graphic black and plum is striking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1077194 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 00:38:41 +0000 L'Abeille 1077194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe it is just the static picture creating this impression, but I am not seeing the amount of flare that I was expecting (I am thinking of all those flared-skirt silhouettes on Pinterest that catch my eye lately--though not as full as those 1950s patterns all look). In pic # 1 it actually almost looks straight up and down, with draping. Is it a really fine wool? Would it look different with more of a slip to let it poof instead of cling? Or am I imposing my skirt fantasies on you? (Because I want to like it.)</p> <p>Speaking of skirt hems/boot length, I always feel weird and frumpy if the boots DON'T reach all the way to the skirt hem. Same as I don't like skirts, or bare legs above boots, sticking out below coat hems. Something to do with growing up in the Great White North I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1077125 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 23:40:06 +0000 minimalist 1077125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm curious about the point that Mochi brought up, because like Lyn67 I used to wear high boots with skirts to just below my knee, with little or no gap. Now I'm wondering if that was frumpy. At the time, it felt like a reasonable way to stay warm on projects where skirts were required but nothing was said about pumps. And I loved those boots.</p> <p>Firecracker, I don't know enough about fashion to have any sensible comments on your skirt. But I'm beginning to take note of the sewing thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1077121 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 23:37:45 +0000 catgirl 1077121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've gotten great suggestions so I'm just going to say FAB SKIRT! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1077119 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 23:36:58 +0000 Carla 1077119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your colour choice for the colour blocking, and like others have said, the fabric looks luxurious. I notice more draping at the centre of the skirt that makes me think of gaucho pants and the 1970's. Don't know if this is inherent in the pattern or the way the fabric is gathered at the waist. BTW, this shape seems to be one of the trends, so don't let the 1970's reference throw you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076999 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 21:48:09 +0000 pil 1076999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful skirt, Firecracker. I second (or third or fourth) Caro's black top and belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076926 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:41:10 +0000 Nicole D 1076926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! &nbsp;Really different and the drape is perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076913 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:27:30 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1076913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Debra and Shannon! </p> <p>Mochi and Lyn67, thanks for the thoughts on skirt length and boots. I tend to wear them both ways, with and without a "gap," and seem to recall that Angie has a blog post to that effect--i.e., that either can work. I should look it up again, though. I always feel a bit frumpy in skirts, so it's not something I feel I get right too often.</p> <p>unfrumped, thanks for the ideas. I'm stumped on what a "foley" skirt is, though.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076535 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 14:56:02 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1076535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous skirt - love the color and the fabric looks divine. I like it how you've styled here and also really like Caro's suggestion.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076480 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 13:33:28 +0000 lyn67 1076480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the skirt, and both ways you styled it in 3-4. Simple black turtle neck will do the job, too. </p> <p>Mochi, I don't know if it's a fashion faux pas, but I have worn my midis with&nbsp; knee high heelled boots a lot in the past, in a way that no leg was showing...Just curious about other's opinion on this, indeed.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076420 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 12:07:38 +0000 unfrumped 1076420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. I like the kind or foley riding skirt aspects. I like outfit # 1 best as a glory over foley example, which you can rock, and also would like to see the more fitted over foley approach and like the more column of color idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076413 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 11:54:18 +0000 Mochi 1076413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks very chic on you, and you're willowy enough to pull it off.&nbsp;</p> <p>I remember in one of my style books (I was buying for a while before YLF), it said that the skirt should not come down below the tops of the tall boots, that there should be some gap of leg visible between boot and skirt hem to avoid frump. I wonder if people here would agree.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076394 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 10:36:17 +0000 Debra 1076394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great skirt....I love the first combination, great boots too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076357 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 07:06:02 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1076357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, kellygirl! </p> <p>I think you all have convinced me to try some other stylings and to wear it. Maybe I'll even make another one, using Beth Ann's suggestions. I really appreciate the feedback! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076339 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 06:21:56 +0000 kellygirl 1076339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming in to say that I love the skirt on you. The colorblock yoke is so cool and modern looking to me. I had to wait til I got home to see this on my laptop. (It didn't translate on my phone.) Really cool skirt!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076269 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 04:53:30 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1076269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Helen! It's funny--I'm average height, so I think that the V in the skirt may be contributing to an illusion of height--not bad! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076242 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 04:27:46 +0000 HelenInCanada 1076242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this skirt - it's got a classic shape, but kind of an off-beat pattern. &nbsp;I think with your dramatic height and hair you can pull this off beautifully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076226 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 04:14:28 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1076226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle and Angie, thank you! </p> <p>Suz, good memory! I held up my Eileen Fisher wine blouse and sweater to the skirt and thought they didn't go. But I just looked at them again and thought maybe. I'll give it a try. You're right, the color-blocking is more difficult to style than I imagined it would be. Note to self: try color-blocking on a dress next time--a self-contained "outfit"!</p> <p>Beth Ann, I think this might be your kind of skirt, with flow! It's funny how I didn't really think of that aspect. I agree not tucking is hard. I'm not sure I'd add belt loops, and the pattern isn't an easy one to insert a zipper in (to create a smooth-fitting top). Part of the genius of the design is that the yoke has seams on the sides and the skirt's seams are down center front and back. It's a fun little puzzle to put together. But a belt is not out of the question.</p> <p>These are all great ideas--thank you!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076173 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 03:05:04 +0000 Beth Ann 1076173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the shaping, and I agree with the others that a simple black topper, perhaps belted would be sleek.&nbsp; What about this same pattern in low contrast color blocking?&nbsp; <br />I bet the movement of the skirt is very nice --- that's important for me!&nbsp; Unfortunately, I'm really wanting to be able to tuck into my skirts.&nbsp; Can you put loops on and belt over top? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076126 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 02:27:53 +0000 Suz 1076126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fabric of the skirt looks beautiful. I think it has potential. It might have been slightly easier to style without the colour blocking, but then again, that's part of what makes it interesting and unique.&nbsp;</p> <p>How does the colour look with that Eileen Fisher silk blouse you got at NAS? If you could tuck and drape (with a belt) that might give the effect of a semi tuck? Assuming the colours are harmonious, which I'm not sure they are.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076115 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 02:20:18 +0000 Angie 1076115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well. I love the skirt and the way you've styled it. Arty Chic.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also like Caro's idea of pairing it with a simple black top. Just as divine. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076109 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 02:14:55 +0000 Thistle 1076109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Caro's idea of pairing it with a minimalist black top and letting the skirt shine! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076103 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 02:11:31 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1076103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carter, I like the idea of a V-neck sweater and belt over it. <br />Caro, another great idea--thank you! I'm not sure about belting the skirt, but I could try.</p> <p>I just tried to lighten the photos, too, to show the details better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076091 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 01:59:06 +0000 Caro in Oz 1076091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the skirt &amp; would pair&nbsp;it with a plain black knit - the skirt needs to be centre stage imo. Would the waist take a belt? This&nbsp;would give you tucking options.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-out-flared-skirt#post-1076090 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 01:58:52 +0000 carter 1076090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know, something about it strikes me as kind of cool. I'd try styling it with a slim v-neck black sweater to mimic the v in the skirt. Wear the sweater out and belt over it with a black belt with a great buckle.</p> <p>I love to see homemade items. So wish I had this talent! </p>