https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:53:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172420 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 13:45:01 +0000 Sarah A 1172420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a great skirt! I am sad to hear it is pilling so quickly To unfrumped's points when I worked in the lab I was standing all the time so the sit test wasnt a factor in hem lengths (although I always wore pants at that job in case I had to pull on a jumpsuit to go into a clean room). I really like this and can see why it has become a FFBO! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172412 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 13:37:34 +0000 Anonymous 1172412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this skirt! Maybe I can make something like this work for me with tights. I am always drawn to this look but then can never seem to make it work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172388 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 12:48:34 +0000 unfrumped 1172388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look fine and of courses muse ca wear short skirts.<br /> But, I always think of the sit test, and how we always show photos standing. . This length comes up pretty high if you sit, though a drapey factor might help. Sure, with tights you can't SEE anything but still.<br /> So do you have to keep tugging it down if you sit, or does it always stay put, or do you feel the tights do the work? If tugging, then this would bring to mind the post on "fussy" factors.<br /> I also understand the lab work environment might be more laid- back.<br /> I know I'm intentionally giving a different point of view , which is more that of how I perceive the message of the short skirt for younger women at work and that to me it is different from other ways to be " work casual" .So , not intended as a censor, but food for thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172376 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 12:02:42 +0000 gryffin 1172376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greyscale this looks really fab.&nbsp; I wear a lot of short skirts or tunics too but always as you do with really opaque black tights for leggings.&nbsp; Especially with boots it makes it hard to even notice where things end.&nbsp; It also really elongates your legs.&nbsp; Very flattering!!&nbsp; Sorry to hear the skirt is not holding up well. HL definitely makes similiar and I am pretty sure Alexander Wang has had a skirt like that out too.&nbsp; But fantastic workhorse! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172371 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 11:49:32 +0000 Neel 1172371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw the same skirt on zara website today and was drooling over it :D. I think its a beautiful skirt and it works well with your outfit here. The tall boots are just the perfect addition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172320 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 08:10:03 +0000 Debra 1172320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great little skirt, I can see why it's a favorite. You look great </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172284 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 05:43:37 +0000 Gigi 1172284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the skirt! It's not too short. I think it looks very good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172211 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 04:29:38 +0000 Ariadne 1172211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172145 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 03:30:51 +0000 Grey Rainbow 1172145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fabulous! No question about length, certainly not,with tights and boots. Even if you didn't have the legs for this -- and you do. Interesting skirt too, totally worth repeating as often as possible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172142 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 03:27:56 +0000 Jaime 1172142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect functional with personality ffbo. Pilling problem is&nbsp;very annoying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172119 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 02:52:04 +0000 Greyscale 1172119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The skirt is from Zara. It's a cotton/wool blend. Sadly it sold out quickly.</p> <p>It's a lot like some Rick Owens skirts (in fact, I had a thrifted R.O. skirt&nbsp;that was way too big, and I sold it to when I bought this one.) And yes, I saw that same Helmut Lang skirt and thought of this one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172117 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 02:47:42 +0000 karymk 1172117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think its a good idea for you to wear skirts in different lengths for variety. &nbsp;Why not? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172103 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 02:32:53 +0000 Thistle 1172103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look terrific, and I can see why it is a FFBO. I concur with the others. With the opaque tights, and given you are not teaching, I think the length works.</p> <p></p> <p>Perhaps you can find a similar skirt next season in&nbsp;a better fabrication now that you know it'll be a workhorse.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172098 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 02:25:54 +0000 Karie 1172098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the skirt looks fine with the opaque leggings. Nice boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172096 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 02:21:35 +0000 pil 1172096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I think you look terrific. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172092 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 02:17:13 +0000 rabbit 1172092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since I like to wear this look a lot for casual outfits&nbsp;(and I'm early 40's)&nbsp;I&nbsp;tell myself that dark opaque leggings make short skirts okay, especially with flat boots and drapey/non revealing tops. &nbsp; Looks good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172091 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 02:14:17 +0000 Suz 1172091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the length of the skirt is absolutely fine with opaque hose. It would probably be fine on you without, as well, but with, there is no question at all. How are you liking those boots?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172090 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 02:13:32 +0000 Deborah 1172090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Where is it from?&nbsp; I think I saw something so similar on the HL website a couple of days ago!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172081 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 02:07:05 +0000 Greyscale 1172081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sadly, it pills like crazy, so I'm not sure it'll last more than&nbsp;this season. I should remember to attack it with my sweater comb. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172069 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 01:48:28 +0000 Deborah 1172069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If owned this skirt I think it would be on high rotation so I understand why this is a great fall back piece for you.&nbsp; Lov ethe skirt and the length is fine, particularly with the opaque tights.&nbsp; I think you look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-current-ffbo-skirt#post-1172067 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 01:46:30 +0000 Greyscale 1172067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I realized I'd worn this outfit - or close to it - two or three times in as many weeks. That's more repeating than I usually do, but it's both comfortable and flattering. It's a bit basic - I have a wrap sweater that adds a bit more dimension - but the weather's been warm again so a tee is just about right.</p> <p>Uniqlo tee, Zara skirt, Tsubo boots. And new Hue tights a size bigger than the size chart suggests - infinitely better!&nbsp;All purchased new&nbsp;this season, come to think of it - that's a big shift for me.</p> <p>How do you feel about the skirt length? It's on the short side.&nbsp;Funny - I always err in the other direction, wearing skirts that look too long on my short legs and thus frumpier than expected. I like this one, and&nbsp;I'm comfortable with the length for work. What do you think? (Mid-30s lab scientist; supervising a grad student but not teaching.)</p> <p>(The photo angle is odd and the mirror might be one of those slender-izing ones in a fitting room&nbsp;so it's hard to judge.)&nbsp; </p>