Ask Angie: Fit of Halogen Skirt

Beth Ann

Angie:

Do you have any clients with this skirt? The reviews indicated an inconsistent fit, so I'm looking for your impressions and sizing input.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ha.....alizedsort

(Tried to copy the pic, but I couldn't snag it. I see others with pics from Nordies and am not sure what I'm doing incorrectly)

12 years ago

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Beth Ann

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This might be a bit similar to the Mossimo skirt I just posted, but I love the color, both in the deep red and the blue!

12 years ago

cobaltblue

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Trying to post a pic for you! It's a screenshot. Very pretty skirt.

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12 years ago

Angie

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I think that's the NAS skirt. If so, I did not like the quality or fit on any of my clients. But it might not be the same skirt. Sorry to be unhelpful.

12 years ago

sarah

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That is the NAS skirt. I found it to be TTS, but as with Angie, did not like the fabrication - too "summery" IMO for autumn.

12 years ago

Beth Ann

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Thanks Sarah and Angie for the feedback. Actually, it was helpful, since fabrication is very important to me --- all those hours in childhood I spent in a fabric store!

Cobalt: Yes, screenshot! That's what I was forgetting! Thanks!

12 years ago

Jjsloane

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I wanted to love this skirt, but tried the camel with dot version and it was frumpy dumpy on me - kind of a-line, but tight in waist.

12 years ago

Suz

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Yup. Sveta tried one of these on. I think we agreed it was "yuckky." Such a shame, because the pattern and colours are lovely. We were both very tempted by the idea of it. But in reality? Feh.

12 years ago

Von

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I think I'm in the minority, I bought this skirt last week and it's a perfect fit on me -- and I don't wear skirts nor buy them because they never fit right. I'm thinking of getting the blue also! In contrast, I found that the regular seamed skirt looked a bit dumpy on me, I totally think it is the fabric, this one is thinner, a bit of bounce to the fabric, but nice and smooth.

12 years ago

Suz

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So interesting, Von! Well, it just goes to show you, doesn't it. This is why it is a good thing that clothes are not all made the same!

Also, if you live in a warmer climate than Sveta or Beth Ann and I, the printed skirt might be more useful. We live in a cold climate with hot summers. The fabric and lining made it sort of neither here nor there for us. It is not at all warm enough for our winter weather (or even fall) and much too hot for summers. (Or would be for me, personally, since I don't have air conditioning.)

12 years ago

Beth Ann

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Von, I'm so glad these worked well for you! I think Angie mentioned in one of her posts last week that she really didn't want standardized sizing. I guess the all-over-the-map sizing we find will suit someone to a T. Sounds like duplicating the skirt in another color is a great move for you!

12 years ago

Von

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I definitely bought it thinking it would be perfect for winters around here, but anyone who had "real winters" would probably veto this as a 'spring skirt'. Around here, it's still too hot for that skirt right now because our summers are sticky and humid, and you won't catch me in dress or skirt in the summer!

I definitely think on my shape, the difference between this and the usual Halogen skirt is the length (this is 27 inches @ size 8) and the regular Halogen comes a few inches shorter. I also can't wear skirts low on the waist, and this is long enough for me to sit it where it needs to be, and also still cover my knees.

Beth Ann, if you're nearby to a Nordstrom, I'd go in and try it - but with such mixed reviews, I too would be hesitant to purchase it online. I hate online letdowns!

12 years ago

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