https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 18:36:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-928338 Thu, 09 May 2013 04:08:21 +0000 MsMary 928338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm with Angie -- I love the longer length!!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-928321 Thu, 09 May 2013 03:57:40 +0000 Day Vies 928321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both lengths this is such a cute skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927717 Wed, 08 May 2013 18:47:35 +0000 deb 927717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It looks like an A-line to me and I like it shorter. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927688 Wed, 08 May 2013 18:13:30 +0000 Elizabeth P 927688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Awesome find!&nbsp; <br />I vote shorter length, but only by a small margin.&nbsp; Both work!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927684 Wed, 08 May 2013 18:11:08 +0000 Ingunn 927684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! I am thinking that the length is fine as is, but if I have this tapered, I will need to make a slit somewhere to allow for easy walking. That should be possible for me to do, although my sewing skills are somewhat rusty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927589 Wed, 08 May 2013 16:16:36 +0000 Anonymous 927589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the skirt, It really suits you. I actually like both lengths so I am absoloutely no help whatsoever :P<br />However, I like all the suggestions re-tapering. Well done on a fab find. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927584 Wed, 08 May 2013 16:11:04 +0000 pastrygirl 927584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love!!! I really like the original length, it looks so classy on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927546 Wed, 08 May 2013 14:48:58 +0000 Angie 927546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Keep the elegant length and wear it with heels. You look so fab in this vibe! <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927490 Wed, 08 May 2013 13:38:52 +0000 Transcona Shannon 927490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are really quite the pro at thrifting aren't you? This is lovely and works so well with your style. I like all renditions here, especially the last one with the white blazer.<br /><br />I think I'd like it a bit tapered if you keep the original length. If you decide to keep the a-line shape, then I would probably shorten it a bit. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927429 Wed, 08 May 2013 11:16:09 +0000 Anonymous 927429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh I adore this skirt! My favourite look is the last outfit, so I guess I prefer the skirt at a shorter length. That said, I do like the longer length too and agree it's nice to have a bit of variety if you usually go for shorter lengths.<br /><br />Love the neon belt too. It's the perfect pop of colour without being too much. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927395 Wed, 08 May 2013 06:17:17 +0000 Marley 927395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love this skirt - but, imho, it would look better tapered, if you&nbsp;want to wear it this length, and with your oxfords. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927387 Wed, 08 May 2013 05:49:56 +0000 AJ 927387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Dots are so fun!&nbsp; I just scored on a pair of navy, dotted oxford shoes that were on sale at the GAP.&nbsp; (Last one in my size, too.&nbsp; Squee!)<br /><br />I like both lengths, but I'm a little hesitant on the A-line shape.&nbsp; Full skirts and pencil skirts seem to be more modern than A-lines at the moment.&nbsp; How about tapering it in at the sides?<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927381 Wed, 08 May 2013 05:39:11 +0000 Ingunn 927381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Suz! I agree with you and Parsley, a slimmer pencil would look sharper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927380 Wed, 08 May 2013 05:37:48 +0000 Suz 927380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cute skirt!! I am with Parsley. If leaving longer, taper it to a real pencil. Right now it's a slim A-line. You did some brilliant thrifting!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927379 Wed, 08 May 2013 05:37:34 +0000 Ingunn 927379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! I'm going to play a little more with it to see what would be best. I tried it with my oxfords yesterday, and felt I ventured straight into frump-land! Ballerina flats etc will probably work better. I would love to have a skirt in this length, too, as most of my skirts are shorter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927269 Wed, 08 May 2013 01:59:43 +0000 Parsley 927269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a darling skirt, Ingunn!<br />If you are leaving it the original length I think you should taper it a little to more of a pencil shape.<br />Otherwise, I prefer the shorter length.<br />I love the neon belt with it! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927228 Wed, 08 May 2013 01:12:11 +0000 Beth 927228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great skirt! I also love the length with heels but think it needs to be a bit shorter and more tapered for oxfords. Maybe wear it a bit and see how often you wear it with heels first. Maybe you need two polka dot skirts! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927226 Wed, 08 May 2013 01:11:04 +0000 pil 927226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice find! I like it long. Kelly's suggestion to wear it long a few times makes a lot of sense. If you find yourself wishing it was shorter or having a hard time styling it, then shorten. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927224 Wed, 08 May 2013 01:09:47 +0000 Sara L. 927224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the skirt looks good at both lengths. &nbsp;I'm not sure how it will look at the longer length with oxfords though. &nbsp;I find certain skirt lengths don't look so good with flat shoes. &nbsp;How do you see yourself wearing it? &nbsp;Maybe that will help with the skirt length dilemma.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927222 Wed, 08 May 2013 01:03:22 +0000 Jaime 927222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the length in the first picture - that outfit is terrific. Not sure how it would work with flat oxfords though. Anyway great skirt, and great find!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927216 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:54:31 +0000 Deborah 927216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Its a lovely skirt.&nbsp; I think I would keep the length.&nbsp; If you were to go shorter, I would want it tapered also.&nbsp; I would love to see a photo of the skirt at is regular length with the white jacket. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927203 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:30:22 +0000 Nicole D 927203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love it! &nbsp;Esp with white blazer. &nbsp;Keep the length. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927200 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:27:47 +0000 lyn* 927200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Adorable! :)&nbsp;<br /><br />I like original length. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927189 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:20:47 +0000 Thistle 927189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Wow! Wow! FABULOUS! I actually said wow out loud :). Love the polka dots, the silhouette, and the citron belt with the crisp white shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927049 Tue, 07 May 2013 20:56:31 +0000 Carla 927049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the original length. Great find, BTW! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927046 Tue, 07 May 2013 20:50:54 +0000 kellygirl 927046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Tough choice. It looks amazing at both lengths. I'd wear it at full length a couple of times and see how you feel in it. That may help you decide.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927045 Tue, 07 May 2013 20:49:39 +0000 unfrumped 927045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fun skirt! <br />I'm thinking the length should be related to the silhouette. It's slightly A-line rather than pencil or very straight and I think it reads better shorter. But not necessarily a deal-breaker. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927040 Tue, 07 May 2013 20:45:28 +0000 Anonymous 927040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please don't be quiet Ingunn! Great skirt, I like it at both lengths! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-polka-dot-skirt#post-927031 Tue, 07 May 2013 20:31:38 +0000 Ingunn 927031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Do you remember when I posted my<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-redbook-spring-capsule-ripoff-pic-heavy"> Redbook Spring Capsule Copycat</a>? The one piece that I really missed in my capsule was a polka dot pencil skirt. Well, it came home with me yesterday together with the white blazer, also thrifted from the Salvation Army!<br /><br />I've recreated a couple of the Redbook looks, and they do really work a lot better with this skirt. I'm very pleased with it - it fits so well around my waist and hips. Do you think I should have it hemmed a little?<br /><br />#1: Skirt front, back &amp; side view<br />#2: Skirt as is&nbsp;with short blazer, and an alternative where I've rolled it up in the waist&nbsp;to a shorter length (with white blazer).&nbsp;<br /><br />I like the longer length with heels, but I'm not too sure it will look good with flats, particularly oxfords. What do you recommend, dear YLF?<br /><br />Thanks for looking! I'll be quiet now.<br /><br />