Down Skirts at Costco

JAileen

We saw them this afternoon. If not for YLF, I wouldn't have noticed. Available in various colors. Cheap.

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9 years ago

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Jaime

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Don't need a down skirt but wouldn't mind a trip to Costco :-)!

9 years ago

greycat6

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I haven't seen these in my Costco yet. I'll have to keep my eyes open. Thanks for the heads up!

9 years ago

retailgirl

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The Directrice had a recent post with a silver puffer skirt. I would never have thought of such a thing, but it looked good.

9 years ago

Anonymous

I want one of these . Are you in Canada or the US ? Sorry if I should remember this.....

9 years ago

JAileen

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Shevia, yeah, Costco is kind of fun. I bought new tech gloves. I didn't know I needed them until just now.

Greycat, you're welcome.

Retailgirl, thanks for mentioning the blog. I'll be looking at it later.

Lisa, I'm in the US. Do you have Costco in Canada?

9 years ago

Anonymous

We sure do

9 years ago

Thin White Duchess

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I bought this online a few months ago and am very happy with it!

9 years ago

catgirl

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Wow. I love my down skirts (yes plural!).

9 years ago

Janet

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So cute in theory, but sadly, not for my body. I think I'm giving up on skirts in general, at least in winter.

9 years ago

Colette

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When do you wear a down skirt and how would you style it?

9 years ago

krishnidoux

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Colette, good question! If anything in down is to protect you, the concept of making a skirt out of it appears somewhat counterproductive, don't you think? I imagine one would wear it with thick, ultrawarm leggings: feet engulfed thick cabin socks peeping out of the top of Sorels or other heavy duty winter footwear, oversize cable knit sweater, down vest or some kind of warm bomber with fur cap. Of course this works well at temperatures between 25-35 degrees, on a dry day. But anything below - which is the case for most of Canadian winters - the skirt + leggings would be too light.

9 years ago

JAileen

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Lisa, let us know how it works for you.

Duchess, do you wear it while engaging in sports?

Una, I knew you had one. I didn't know you had several. I guess that shows how useful they can be.

Janet, I know what you mean. I didn't buy one. One reason is it isn't cold enough for long enough here.

Colette, I think Una (Alaskagirl) would be best to answer this one. I think it's used while doing sports outdoors, rather than as a fashion item. Is that right? So for example, cross country skiing.

Krish, I didn't see your answer. Thanks for the explanation!

9 years ago

Staysfit

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I wonder if our Costco has them? It's freezing outside and I think wearing one would make me very happy!

9 years ago

Cerinda

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Alaskagirl helped me find one for my daughter's birthday (Thanks, Una!). Yesterday, for a long walk in the rainy forest, DD wore her clover purple one with patterned tights, faux fur topped Sorrels in rust and grey, fuchsia down vest, mustard and navy scarf, and a grey and mustard rain jacket (Yo, Krishnadoux). It's a look, shall we say. I suspect she sports it just like that in town, too,

She skis in it, wears it winter camping and picnicking. She throws it on over her "teacher clothes" to take the children outside at work. Several of her middle-aged colleagues have started wearing them too (though probably not out to dinner like her!)

9 years ago

Thin White Duchess

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I wear mine purely as outerwear- so in addition to a puffy coat to add warmth to the lower half. It's good on cold walks, too

9 years ago

Jjsloane

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Interesting. After 32 inches of snow if I ever get out I'll have to look for these.

9 years ago

JAileen

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Staysfit, I hope you can find one.

Cerinda, thanks for sharing. It sounds like your daughter has a great sense of color.

Duchess, thanks for sharing.

JJ, that's a lot of snow!! I hope you are able to get out soon.

9 years ago

catgirl

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Think of it as a puffer for your lower half. I have different lengths for cross-country skiing, standing around outside, or walking to and from work. Mine zip all the way off on one side and can be adjusted on the other side depending on what you need to do - walk, ski, stand and freeze. Super-useful in my weather, actually. Just about everyone I know has them and even guys who play hockey wear them because you can get them on and off easily.

Lisa, if you really want one, let me know!

My friend's site has pictures of real-life women in action:

http://www.skhoop.us/

9 years ago

JAileen

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Una, thanks. I think I'm starting to understand them. You could have a long puffer, but that would be less flexible that a short down jacket and a skirt. With two pieces you could take off one or the other depending on temperature, activity level, etc. I never heard of them before YLF.

9 years ago

Colette

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Thanks Una and everyone for the explanations. I have never seen anyone in my area wearing one. I had a visit to Costco planned for today and they had the down skirts at my store. They are cute. Longer than I imagined, it came past my knees. I think I imagined something shorter like the length pictured on the link Una provided. That styling is something I might consider, kind of like warmer skirted leggings. I might have bought a shorter one. But, let's just say I'm NOT outdoorsy so I don't think I have a need. Would love to see pictures of how you all wear yours though.

9 years ago

Janet

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I kind of love them for the sporty vibe and the warmth (could one conceivably run in one?), but I fear quilting (i.e., texture and bulk) + the hips of doom will just look wrong. And it would probably just slide up my waist to rest beneath my boobs, as all skirts do.

9 years ago

catgirl

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Janet, my friends company has non quilted longer skirts in synthetic that aren't quite as warm, but drape better and a bit sleeker. The best you're going to get with these is JFE anyway! I will model mine if you'd like.

9 years ago

JAileen

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Colette, did you get one?

Janet, as Colette said, they're kind of long. Until Una's comment I didn't understand them. Our climate is warmer than hers, so I didn't see them being of much use here. On the other hand, they're inexpensive enough that you could try them out with little investment.

Una, I didn't see your comment. Yes, we'd love a picture in action!

9 years ago

Colette

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JAileen, I didn't get one. Like Janet, I like the sporty vibe though. Also like Janet my thighs (and in my case hips) really don't need additional bulk or attention drawn to them.

Una, yes, please models yours!

9 years ago

unfrumped

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I wonder, do you wear them over a fairly seriously-outdoor type of insulated leggings, as opposed to just ordinary fleece tights? For those in really cold temps.
I could see myself wearing one ( just the right fit, though!) with fleece tights and booties as a form of fun casual errand-wear, but at warmer temps, such as what at work would be wool skirt + tights weather. I would probably need the tights instead of bulkier leggings so could stay less bulky in the skirt fit, and so the overall oufit would not be super-warm but might be a skirted form of "sporty luxe" .

9 years ago

Thin White Duchess

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Mine is most useful when I'm commuting to work-- in the winter I usually wear a skirt and tall boots with tights (or even fleece lined tights). I walk and take the subway. On the coldest days, this adds extra insulation to the thighs and especially knees (which are usually uncovered in my skirt+boots combo). The Costco one is surprisingly "thin", it's not at all thick like a puffy. More like those micro-ultralight-puff things that pack down into nothing. So I'm not bothered by any added bulk.

9 years ago

Laurinda

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I was skeptical, but Una made a persuasive argument for their use as outerwear layers. Thanks to Costco I'm now in the down skirt club!

9 years ago

JAileen

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Unfrumped, I can't help with your styling questions, but hopefully others will post pictures of themselves in their skirts.

Duchess, thank you for explaining how you use it.

Laurinda, have you used it much yet?

9 years ago

Anonymous

Oh I absolutely want one Una, but because it will be a fun thing for me, I don't want to invest at the $ level your friend is offering them at. I understand the quality difference, but it isn't that important for my end use I'll hold out for a Costco cheapie

9 years ago

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