https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 21:48:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009957 Wed, 21 Aug 2013 01:06:24 +0000 Beth Ann 1009957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful proportions and balance of soft and structure.&nbsp; I still think full skirts don't photograph their best bits --- two dimensions doesn't do them justice, and the movement is delicious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009919 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 23:50:37 +0000 Caro in Oz 1009919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay you gotta love a structured jacket </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009779 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 18:11:50 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1009779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*clapping hands*</p> <p>So glad you all like this and I'm&nbsp;<i>really</i> glad I didn't get rid of this skirt. It just took a bit of playing with it to find proportions and fit that worked for me.</p> <p>Joi - thanks for the styling suggestions.</p> <p>Rae - I'm definitely thinking with the Ara booties and Danier jacket come fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009772 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 17:54:04 +0000 kellygirl 1009772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It works! This is a fun look for you. I'm used to seeing you look more modern but vintage suits you just as well. The soft skirt is so pretty against the black blazer. Nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009744 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 17:08:01 +0000 rae 1009744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! Much more modern and crisp than the version with the retro leopard sweater. I daresay I'd like to see it with the Aras or your Danier leather jacket, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009697 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 15:24:58 +0000 In My Joi 1009697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What do you think? </p> <p>I think it looks great! The black tones down the green and<br /> the blazer looks tailor made. I don't think it makes your hips look wide; it lies<br /> perfectly and seems delicate &amp; feminine. The clutch is FAB!</p> <p>Have I tamed the full skirt? </p> <p>Absolutely!</p> <p>Do these proportions work?&nbsp;<br /> IMO: Yes!</p> <p>Suggestion/alternative: Perhaps this skirt could also be<br /> tamed with a similar shade (but not exactly the same shade) cardigan paired with<br /> a lace or crochet tank/top. J </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009686 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 15:11:34 +0000 Diana 1009686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm wearing a full skirt today too!&nbsp; (Will post WIW shortly).&nbsp; I love this combination, and no, it does not make your hips look wide.&nbsp; Coming from a pear, I can tell you that skinny skirts emphasize my hips a lot more (just look at the VC tubes...); with a full skirt, it's clear that the volume comes from the skirt and not from your body.&nbsp; </p> <p>And you match the theme of today's blog post too.&nbsp; You rock the black footwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009680 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 15:06:54 +0000 JulieJohn 1009680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've nailed it, and it's fab. P.S. I see your kitty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009673 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 14:59:51 +0000 donnat 1009673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this outfit is gorgeous and kind of glamorous. The jacket balances the flowey skirt perfectly. Fear not, there is no wide hip in this picture . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009670 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 14:57:33 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1009670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009668 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 14:56:33 +0000 celia 1009668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that skirt on you and you made such a fabulous outfit with it. I like the clutch with the round skirt.<br />I think I am even going to copy you today </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009664 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 14:50:27 +0000 Angie 1009664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunningly k-word worthy. You nailed it, Shannon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009661 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 14:41:28 +0000 Suz 1009661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You nailed it, Shannon!! And it is fun to play with your "vintage" or "retro" side, too, don't you think. Especially in the summer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009613 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 13:32:29 +0000 Sara L. 1009613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the skirt looks great and your hips don't look wide to me.&nbsp; I think the fitted top is a good complement to the flowy skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009608 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 13:24:14 +0000 Anonymous 1009608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely Shannon. It works well with more structure on top of the volume. Gorgeously accessorised as usual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009590 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 13:14:11 +0000 pil 1009590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was hoping you would keep this skirt, I love it on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009583 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 13:06:48 +0000 amiable 1009583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009575 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 12:55:58 +0000 Karie 1009575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice - I love the color of that skirt! The proportions looks spot on. I often tame volume on the bottom with fitted on the top, and vice versa. And that clutch is gorgeous, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009572 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 12:43:30 +0000 Anonymous 1009572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This outfit looks great and the vintage touch feels right for you. This is a beautiful skirt and it's wonderful that you have found a way to wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009564 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 12:21:58 +0000 Vildy 1009564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah the skirt itself is full/wide by its nature but it gives your lower half extra&nbsp; presence and a way to flounce that around assertively. :D&nbsp; You could always&nbsp; stitch down its fullness in the top portion but would you want to bother? </p> <p>I agree that if you're going to have a full skirt this is a great one for you to have. Love how you accessorized it.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009543 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:41:02 +0000 Jaime 1009543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the skirt and am glad you found a way to make peace with it. This is a fab look and it would never occur to me your hips look wide.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009541 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:37:00 +0000 pastrygirl 1009541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this look on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009540 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:34:46 +0000 Deborah 1009540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! I adore this skirt. Shannon your styling here is just brilliant. The tailoring of the jacket enhances your waist and creates a lovely retro silhouette. It's incredibly flattering..you look stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009538 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:33:40 +0000 Anonymous 1009538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's really pretty, Shannon! Your hips don't look wide because the skirt is flowy and moves, it isn't a solid rectangle.</p> <p>Have you tried your Nygard cardi with this? I think it might work too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-full-skirt-a-bit-of-vintage#post-1009534 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:31:11 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1009534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I've found a way to wear this green skirt that makes me happy - I've decided that if I'm wearing one item that's voluminous, the rest of the outfit has to have shape and structure. Volume on volume does not make me happy.&nbsp;</p> <p>So today I've paired this full twirly skirt with a simple black tank and my black short sleeved blazer. IMHO the fit and structure of the blazer balances out the fullness of the skirt. I like that. I popped on my trusty Clarks sandals again and am using a modern oversized print clutch. Then I added two vintage elements with a gold bangle and a green hummingbird brooch. I like pairing the vintage pieces with the modern clutch. Although I'm still not overly thrilled with how wide my hips look in a full skirt, this outfit feels like ME.</p> <p>What do you think? Have I tamed the full skirt? Do these proportions work? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.</p> <p>Blazer: RW &amp; Co (thrifted)<br />Tank and skirt: Cleo Petite<br />Sandals: Clarks<br />Clutch: XOXO (thrifted)<br />Bracelet &amp; brooch: vintage store </p>