How long should I hem this skirt?

Care

After posting this skirt in a WIW, there were several suggestions that I hem it. The original length is in this post #1and2 are 5 inches shorter, #3 and 4 are 7 inches shorter. Which do you like best? Thanks!

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11 years ago

Dressing

8 replies

Latest reply was from Jeanie

Gigi

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I like the second one (the shorter one) better. But I also see that you have your top tucked in in one photo and untucked in the other. That may be affecting things. Do you plan to generally wear your tops tucked or untucked with the skirt?

11 years ago

Elle

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If you are going to hem, then I prefer the shorter one. I know I'm in the minority but I actually loved the original length especially if you wore it with a short cropped top. I've seen a lot of skirts that length on the west coast worn with booties and a tucked or short top. Whatever you choose, I think you will be happy with the skirt.

11 years ago

greycat6

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I like the shorter length but wonder if I'm swayed by the tucked in top. The shorter length seems to hit your leg in a place that makes the calf look gracefully curved.

11 years ago

carter

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I like the shorter one because it shows the shape of your calves and hit you in a great spot.

11 years ago

Catnip

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Definitely the shorter length for the reasons greycat6 and carter gave.

11 years ago

Care

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Gigi, I plan to wear it with cropped or tucked tops to show off the knife pleats (I think that's what they're called). I actually prefer the shorter length of the two for the same reason carter and catnip pointed out, I think it's the "sweet spot" on my calves.
Elle, I might need to find a cropped top to try this on with before I chop it off. And maybe some flats and see if that makes a difference.
Thanks for your suggestions and comments!

11 years ago

dustt

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definitely shorter - you've got great legs - show 'em off!!

11 years ago

Jeanie

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I agree with Carter.

11 years ago

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