This is a gorgeous outfit. I miss Jigsaw and Karen Millen too, so sad to see those high quality but not crazy designer price retailers unable to survive and leave Australia. You look beautiful in this combination.

Super interesting. The Zara overskirt on its own would have left me shaking my head in the store, but this is such a great use of it.

I love the matchy-matchiness of this outfit without it being at all precious! Gorgeous!

@Brookyln I believe this is it:
https://www.asos.com/na-kd/na-...../202810818

I have no idea who Elin Warnqvist is (must be getting old lol) but this seems to be the full collection:
https://www.na-kd.com/en/brands/elinwarnqvistxnakd

Hmm will have to see if I can find a red or orange skirt that's tight enough to wear underneath the dress (since it's quite slinky already), but a good shout - thanks!

Gosh you’re fearless. And I love how it pays off!

Zaeobi, that dress is gorgeous! I have a floral mesh top and I find that it’s better to wear a darker or saturated colour underneath it. I wear mine with black, red, rust or aubergine. Lighter colours just dull the pattern. You might be able to find a maxi length tank dress in black to wear under the dress.

Bijou, thanks. I miss Karen Millen too. I have sometimes contemplated ordering from the UK but their sizing was always unpredictable on me, so I haven’t been game.

UF, have you thought about buying a half slip (or upcycling an old one) and adding a frill of fabric to it to extend your skirts?

Thanks Bluejay and Kkards. I was nervous about the jumper!

And thanks Lucy, LJP and UmmLila.

@Brooklyn Thank you - rust or aubergine could potentially work! (I've officially moved ALL my black clothes to my UK closet)

Ah Karen Millen - if it helps, I consider that style of clothing to be on par with Oasis, BHS, Warehouse, Dorothy Perkins, Wallis, Burton. Those were all UK brands that were a part of the Arcadia Group, which is sadly no more (meaning the AG no longer exists in the UK either - the pandemic affected a lot of the British high street, even on home turf).

I say if it 'helps' because you could likely find such brands online now (I remember seeing many of their clothes on eBay, since it was always a relatively accessible price point). I just bought some Karen Millen trousers & found that my usual UK14 size fits fine in the hips (40") but the waist is loose (30"), which is sadly also normal for me

Thanks Zaeobi. I can buy Karen Millen online from the UK but, when it was here in Australia, I found the sizing unpredictable. Their knits and skirts seemed to run quite small. Maybe 2 sizes or so. I could never even fit into their jeans (sadly not that unusual for me). I can’t remember trying any jackets but I suspect they might be too small/short waisted for me. Usually UK sizing is generous, so I found them a bit of an outlier. I am very attracted to some of their coats and jackets but have not yet risked the delivery fee (which I think is around $30) by ordering from them.

Jigsaw used to do some lovely wool jackets and pure wool jackets are increasingly hard to find. I’d take a risk on them - their sizing was more predictable. But last time I checked they don’t deliver to Australia.

Your amazing looks come together from your amazing pieces and amazing creativity in putting them together. That necklace is a great detail that adds so much to the overall look. More, combined well like you do it, is more!

I’m glad you posted this now. I’ve been thinking of my own mesh top, wondering what I might like to try under it, and if it would go best with my dark ditzy floral skirt or something else, maybe the purple eyelet lace.

Thanks Fash. The necklace is made from a 19th century antique button. I love that kind of upcycling.

I’d try a top that harmonises (in terms of colour) with the skirt that you plan to wear with it.

Gorgeous look. I love it with the jacket. So sophisticated but relaxed.

This is a gorgeous outfit. You could try other underskirts, too, like burgundy or olive.

I love the layered skirts! You are so creative, Brooklyn!

Ahh I see - yes I'll admit I never bought very frequently from Karen Millen, even when I was in the UK it was mostly just thrifted items. I took a bit of a gamble in ordering trousers online this time then trying it on when I finally flew home - thankfully it paid off! But if it fits me then you're likely right that it would be too short-waisted on you. If it's any consolation, I had to return their tops because they were unbelievably tight on me, despite my top half not usually being the problem (pear shaped), haha! Unpredictable.

I've never bought from Jigsaw either but I'd say your best bet is probably Etsy (or a similarly international reselling site) at this point - I've seen some nice pure new wool outerwear from British brands there but, like you, am hesitant to pull the trigger on those (sometimes outrageous) shipping fees!