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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:56:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Beth Ann on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1095196 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 02:14:49 +0000 Beth Ann 1095196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ To quote "A Chorus Line," ....."Everything was beautiful at the ballet........" Love every bit of this.  And your new hair cut is lovely, too. MsLuna on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1095179 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 01:51:54 +0000 MsLuna 1095179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This outfit is soooo beautiful! It's so you! DonnaF on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1095149 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 01:31:32 +0000 DonnaF 1095149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Did anyone mistake you for a retired dancer, esp. with those gorgeous gams?  Love your impressive styling on this. Mochi on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1095102 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 00:28:47 +0000 Mochi 1095102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ As I PM-ed MaryK just now (I'm on vacay and would have missed the post if not for her alert), I was stunned at the perfection of this outfit. I feel like the skirt's in so much better hands now and can really shine, and not languish in my closet. Yay! Shirley on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094997 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 23:23:52 +0000 Shirley 1094997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow.  Perfect skirt for ballet.  And the leather jacket made it just a bit tougher.  What brand is the bag?  So cute. Aleta on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094971 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 22:51:47 +0000 Aleta 1094971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ MaryK, I'm a little late to this but I just had to say you look amazing. Your style and enthusiasm really are a total inspiration to all of us that are in our 50's. peacechick on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094963 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 22:37:35 +0000 peacechick 1094963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The perfect rock romantic look! What a dreamy skirt! karymk on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094809 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 19:47:47 +0000 karymk 1094809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rae, you're right, Valentino! rae on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094674 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:09:44 +0000 rae 1094674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OMG, you lucky creature! That skirt is amazing and looks so Valentino. Especially with the leopard pumps, the look is just. so. fashion-y. Very very cool. Neel on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094657 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:56:50 +0000 Neel 1094657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Omg!!! The second photo is just plonk worthy!!! Sexy indeed!!!! Vicki on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094649 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:50:36 +0000 Vicki 1094649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow!  You're quick!  I never saw the skirt and next time I'm flying East to pick up Mochi and fly in with her so I don't miss out!  This looks stunning and is styled beautifully. Amy on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094584 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:44:36 +0000 Amy 1094584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gah! I ADORE this outfit! You look amazing. karymk on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094581 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:42:28 +0000 karymk 1094581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would be so scared to try that skirt for fear of looking "twee" or like a prom wanna be at 49, but you made it look CHIC and highly desirable.  I think you should look for a short sleeved black turtleneck; you look so good in this black turtle.  It makes the outfit grown up and serious.   Are you arms as nice as your legs? Then you could even do sleeveless with this and knock it out of the park. Eliza on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094373 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 12:49:32 +0000 Eliza 1094373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Perfection. You made it work beautifully! YLBF (you look beyond fab). Anonymous on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094342 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 11:52:52 +0000 Anonymous 1094342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Whaaaaaat? This looks out of a fashion magazine ( the good ones). Amazing, sophisticated, edgy, feminine and polished at the same time. Jeanie on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094284 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 07:24:16 +0000 Jeanie 1094284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look simply perfect.   Sheila on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094246 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 06:10:55 +0000 Sheila 1094246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ One of your best! I simply love this on you. Ginkgo on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094242 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 05:55:48 +0000 Ginkgo 1094242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Agree with others -- you look just so young and beautiful! And still trying to figure out how you can wear any color, neutral or black and look so fab. Ornella on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094237 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 05:41:39 +0000 Ornella 1094237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Did the 5YO have smashing heels too ;-) MaryK, this is perfect. Deborah on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094233 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 05:36:51 +0000 Deborah 1094233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ And I bet you wore it better than the 5 year old:)  LOL.  Stunning outfit.  I think it is perfect for the occasion.  I like how you edged it up with the black and the leather. Phatgranny on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094231 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 05:30:57 +0000 Phatgranny 1094231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This could be one of my favorite outfits -- love the shoes with the skirt and you look great in the black turtleneck. Together, stunning!  Your hair looks darling!  Winner, winner, chicken dinner (oops, sorry -- that's what we say when someone nails it -- anything -- in our neck of the woods! MsMary on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course/page/2#post-1094228 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 05:22:09 +0000 MsMary 1094228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, thanks so much, ladies! Update: went to the ladies' room at intermission and there was a 5 year old girl wearing basically the identical outfit! ROFL Mary Beth (formerly LBD) on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course#post-1094208 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 04:51:28 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1094208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ "everything is beautiful at the ballet...." especially Mary K!  That skirt is to die for Karie on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course#post-1094163 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 03:49:41 +0000 Karie 1094163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fantastic outfit, and perfect for the ballet! rachylou on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course#post-1094162 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 03:49:39 +0000 rachylou 1094162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow! What a skirt! Summer on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course#post-1094159 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 03:45:31 +0000 Summer 1094159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love! Everything about it. Marmee on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course#post-1094145 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 03:36:39 +0000 Marmee 1094145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love, love, love the skirt with the black sweater and jacket! LACeleste on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course#post-1094142 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 03:33:03 +0000 LACeleste 1094142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I absolutely LOVE this!  You look incredible! Anonymous on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course#post-1094137 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 03:29:19 +0000 Anonymous 1094137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Stunning! And perfect for the ballet. Is that a rose on the bag too? Parsley on "WIW to the ballet: a skirt covered with roses, of course!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-ballet-a-skirt-covered-with-roses-of-course#post-1094122 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 03:16:59 +0000 Parsley 1094122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ WOW! You look so STUNNING in that outfit! I love how you've styled that skirt with the black to toughen it a little and make it look so very current. I just don't have enough superlatives to describe how much I love this! You look really beautiful.