Harmonica, thanks! I really like the pieces, and I have in fact decided to keep the lot.

Rabbit, thank you! I find that we often believe the opposite to be true, and many Norwegians look to North America for trends and inspiration. I wonder why this is so.

Thank you for the kind comments, E, Elle and Carla!

Kkards, thanks! It's the same here, I looked for similar sandals last year, but no luck. Regarding the jeans, I think they are wearable with ankle booties in the fall, so that won't be an issue. The fabric is substantial enough for fall, too.

All keepers! Great jeans. Love the denim skirt on you. And your sandals are very similar to a black strappy pair I've worn heavily for several years. The perfect architectural 'grounding' to many summer looks. I loathe a wishy washy black sandal.

I'm glad that you are keeping the lot. My wardrobe would not function without a denim skirt. On me a dark wash pencil shape is my favorite, but I really like the A-line shape on others. This one fits you beautifully and is a flattering length.

I'd love to see the skirt with a slightly more 70s/boho styling, as came up in the other thread. I know that's not really your style, but I'm thinking subtle tweaks. Cognac footwear, a patterned blouse in a softer fabric?

Thank you for the styling suggestions, ladies! When I get around to it, I'll definitely try with a more 70's styled sandals or boots, and a sweater. I don't think I own any 70ish blouses or shirts - yet! Or maybe - would leopard work?

AJ, yes, the skirt is knee length, not midi. The store marketed it as midi though, but we know better of course

I like the denim skirt on you and find it very on trend for spring.

The A-line denim button-front skirt is very now where I live! (a nod to the '70's trend, I'm sure.) I think the skirt looks great on you and I'd definitely keep. Also, love the jeans. The only thing I'd consider doing is hemming them rather than rolling them. To me, that gives them a much more sophisticated and sleek line - a good step-up from your distressed BF's. The sandals are a no-brainer! Keep!

Marley, I've been thinking the same about hemming the jeans. But how do I keep the original hemline if I do that? I like the slight distressing on it.

I like the denim skirt! It looks retro '70's to me and I love that.
The sandals with the wide ankle strap look super fab and I would wear them with everything. Wear those with a circle skirt and you've got a great retro 50's look.
My eye is adjusting to high rise jeans. The proportions look off on long legged but short waisted me, but I think the proportions look perfect on you. I'd keep those too!

There are so many replies here I know mine are way after the fact, but I always like your style Ingunn, and this post is interesting. Regarding the denim skirt, you're right (and I know others have already said this ) - that whole 70's button front look is definitely trending for spring. This one fits you, but I think it needs to be styled differently in order to look new and modern . I like the idea of them too, but my experience with denim skirts is no matter which era /style period I'm buying one in, I never end up wearing it. I don't like they way they ride up and bunch up in front when one is sitting. But anyways - those sandals are great, and I like the jeans too. The jeans look far better on you than they do in the model. Wear them another season, then you'll be ready for something else anyways at that point. Sorry if I'm just repeating what everyone else has said - but thanks for the opportunity to chime in

I'm not a huge fan of boyfriend jeans in general, so I'm not commenting on this one, but I think this denin skirt really works perfectly for you and I like your strappy sandals a lot. I particularly love the two of them together, but I think they ask for a more casual or warmer top. Maybe a patterned blouse or a shirt in a warmer color?

Shoes are great, skirt is good, don't love the jeans... it's the "medium" wash.