https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:51:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1323445 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 01:44:34 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1323445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karie and unfrumped, thanks for the ideas! I do like the idea of a short, boxy top. I have a boxy sweater in a chunky, loose knit that will look great in a little cooler weather. Unfrumped, I am short-waisted, too, so short or cropped styles are usually about waist-length on me. But sometimes I like how that works. </p> <p>Unfrumped and Diana, yes, making clothing is a hobby--it's not really "home economics" any more, is it?</p> <p>Angie, really! I am humbled. </p> <p>Diana, yes, mine has the ties inside. I put two sets in front and two in back. I've tied the left front and right back in this photo. I don't think I'd tie them all at once. I might wear them all down (untied), though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1322998 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 15:01:38 +0000 Diana 1322998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great skirt! I totally get it about how making your own clothes is not really economical in this day and age. People are always shocked when I tell them how much knitting yarn costs, never mind the hours of work. </p> <p>I remember that EF skirt, and I considered it for myself but ultimately decided I didn't want any of the colors. Is yours adjustable as well? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1322955 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:20:40 +0000 Angie 1322955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer to the power of Killer xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1322898 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 11:45:36 +0000 unfrumped 1322898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic skirt. That's a Lotta Linen-- I get the economics there.<br /> A flat sandal is good for the breezy maxi skirt look. Don't you also have some taupey gladiator- ish herls?<br /> You've shown a good example is the banded bottom top look. I'd also try simple straight boxy tops that are hip- skimming- again for a breezy look. A horizontal stripe would be a cool balance to the long skirt. And summery colors or prints would work , too. Because i<br /> I'm long- waisted , my closet tends to be " short" on short topson short tops<br /> Which I need for certain skirts( as in recent post) , or, a short top for me is not quite as short as what's on the market-- so the perfect boxy top is kind of a HEWI. But perhaps you can SYC for some try outs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1322895 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 11:35:41 +0000 Jaime 1322895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The skirt is amazing and I love the top on you too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1322883 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 10:57:59 +0000 Karie 1322883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I saw the skirt, I thought, "Don't tell me she made that skirt!" And of course you did - you are SO TALENTED! The only things I've made that I dare wear out of the house are some shorts and simple skirts, but I'm about to attempt a dress so we'll see how that goes :)</p> <p>You have gotten some fantastic styling suggestions already, so all I can really say is I often wear skirts like this with either a cropped, straight cut or boxy top, or a fitted top tucked in.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's a gorgeous skirt! And isn't it great to be able to make something in exactly the color and fabric you want?!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1322774 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 04:14:47 +0000 rabbit 1322774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Naw, (blushes), &nbsp;I just did some reading of Angie's posts when I was trying to figure out tops for a flared midi skirt. &nbsp;This was great:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/03/11/ensemble-13-tops-for-a-flared-skirt/">http://youlookfab.com/2013/03/.....red-skirt/</a></p> <p>I just remembered, she also mentions tops with a welt (like what you are wearing) on things like knitwear and luxe sweatshirts in particular --- but that's kind of more cool weather.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1322733 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 03:24:41 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1322733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Rabbit, you are the stylist extraordinaire! Thank you for the suggestions.&nbsp; I kind of wanted to try the silver top today, but couldn't find it. I think it's in the wash. I like your other ideas, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1322727 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 03:17:33 +0000 rabbit 1322727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an interesting skirt! &nbsp;I like how you have styled it and think it could also work with more delicate sandals as in the Finds picture. &nbsp;I like how the drape and shape of your top picks up a little of the drape of the gather on the skirt and other tops with similar qualities could be fun.&nbsp; I think cropped or tucked, or some&nbsp;body-con tops could all work. &nbsp;From your tops going back in your WIW a little ways, these were some that I thought might be fun to see how they paired:</p> <p>#6 top with circles here tucked in:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-summer-dress-other-outfits">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....er-outfits</a>#</p> <p>#4 delicate white cardigan here:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wildcard-styling-attempts">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....g-attempts</a>&nbsp; over a plain tee or tank in similar color?</p> <p>#3 gray tonal square top tucked in maybe.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-outfits-a-couple-of-nas-bags">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....f-nas-bags</a></p> <p>the tank here:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-speaking-of-brown">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....g-of-brown</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>silver top here maybe:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-light-neutrals-for-hot-days">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....r-hot-days</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1322706 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 02:52:54 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1322706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Beth Ann, Thistle, and avicennia! <br />Kiwigal, I like the boot idea. Just think of it with my new olive suede boots. I may balk at wearing lightweight linen come fall, but who knows? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1322690 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 02:30:49 +0000 avicennia 1322690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So elegant! Such fashion forward styling. And I'm so impressed bygone sewing skills. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1322687 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 02:25:53 +0000 Sal 1322687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely skirt and great styling. &nbsp;I love the drape and colour.<br />As an alternative as you move into fall&nbsp;I wonder how it would look with knee high boots for a 70s vibe? &nbsp;Too hot to try now though.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1322678 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 02:07:56 +0000 Thistle 1322678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks fabulous! You have some amazing skills. The skirt looks amazing, and I love the way you styled it. Hope you are staying cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1322656 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 01:31:44 +0000 Beth Ann 1322656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brava, FC!&nbsp; Well done!</p> <p>Linen is notoriously expensive, but such a glorious fabric for drape.&nbsp; Love the way you've styled it and both pairs of shoes work well.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1322654 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 01:25:13 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1322654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Sweet Pea! I look forward to seeing your outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1322651 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 01:18:50 +0000 sweet pea 1322651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very impressive skirt copy! &nbsp;You are talented. &nbsp;I love the back detail on the sweater. &nbsp;I also like both shoes. &nbsp;Today was my day to wear the summer white and brown combo with Naot sandals as well. &nbsp;I am hoping to post my first YLF picture with the outfit as soon as I figure out how. &nbsp;I am new to so much about blog posting. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ef-knock-off-linen-skirt#post-1322641 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 01:10:00 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1322641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today I wore the linen skirt that I kind of copied from Eileen Fisher (see finds below). I tried it on in the store and liked it, but even on sale I didn't really want to spend the money on it. Especially when I wanted a slightly different shade of beige that would coordinate better with my wardrobe. In the end, I probably spent about 2/3 of the sale price on the fabric alone, so sewing doesn't really pay off (once I count my time), but I did get the color I want. And I like the skirt. </p> <p>Of course now that I have it, I'm hard pressed for what to wear it with. Here's how I wore it today, for work. </p> <p>The outfit:<br />1-2 (as I wore it to work): Stone linen 8-paneled skirt with interior ties to draw up the hem, lined in cotton voile (made by me); taupe sweater with snap closures (AllSaints, Elgar); ivory layering tank (Shimera); brass and silver necklace and earrings (Marjorie Baer); taupe lace-up sandals (P. Monjo).</p> <p>3-4: same outfit, but with different footwear. I tried it with my ivory platform sandals (Naot). </p> <p>I do have some other ideas of how to style the skirt, but I didn't have time to try them out. And it's too hot now to do try-ons. I'm open to your suggestions!</p> </p>