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Mo

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I'm wearing my cotton a line print skirt today just bumming around the house. I keep pulling the waist down to fit under my belly button. I know skirts fit up higher than most jeans, but I can't help it feeling weird when it creeps up over my navel. Damn high hip. Anyway, I paid all of $3 for this about 4 years ago. It has served me well and looks as pristine as the day I bought it. Am I just having a bad tummy day and should chill out, or should I toss this baby?

yay - chill and wait for a good tummy day
nay - toss it, yanking all day is crazy

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Sara L.

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I like the pattern and shape of it. I find skirts tend to move up and down my torso depending on what type of day I'm having (lower on skinny days, higher on not-so-skinny days) so you might want to try it on again in a couple days and see how you feel about it.

celia

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Chill out and keep your baby.

Anonymous

Ah! A comrade in distress. I suffer from the same issue.
I like Sara's idea. The print is so beautiful, it's sad to see it go. It reminds me of that maxi dress.

Amy

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Chill. It's nice!

Aida

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I kind of like having a couple skirts that move up and down like this for the bad tummy days If you still like the print and shape I'm inclined to say keep, but first do you have other skirts that do this that DON'T bother you?

Mo

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@ Aida - My only other non stretch cotton skirt (see pic) does this at times, too. And it bugs me as well lol. But I love them both. All my other skirts are either stretch or lower rise. Cozy. Mmmm. hee hee

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Kari

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I like it, personally. It doesn't look like you are having a bad tummy day, and the length is nice on you. What makes me pause, though, is the fussy factor. If it's really uncomfortable and is making you fidget, give it a pass. Maybe try it on another day and see if it's giving you the same issues?

Anonymous

Depending on your collection of skirts. I have a few that drive me nuts on certain days, but I keep them because they fill a hole right now. Is it a nice natural fabric with it's own lining? They are harder to find/replace.

Aida

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I think non-stretch skirts just do this if you have a higher hip. If it's something you really just can't get used to then it may be worth passing on, but it's a very pretty skirt.

Tanya

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Some of my lower rise skirts do that too, I think it is sort of inevitable. It is a very pretty skirt, love the patterns and the color. Unless it is driving you absolutely nice, I would keep it.

Mo

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Well, hearing that many of you fight with your skirt waists as well gives me hope. I must be having a wide midsection kind of day lol. And, yes, it is all cotton with an all cotton lining - heaven in summer! Okay, I'll lay off the carbs and try again in a week or two

Kari

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Aida has a good point. Since I'm high of hip and ridiculously short of waist, I'm happy if I can simply keep a couple inches of space between my skirt waistbands and my boobs. (By "short waisted", I mean that I can fit 3 fingers in the space between the end of my rib cage and the top of my hip bone!)

Mo

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Kari, I'm right there with you! Maybe that's why low rise feels better. It doesn't try to come up to my natural waist way way up.

Lisa

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I'm a yay vote. That is a really cute print and I like the aline style on you. I don't mind when skirts go past my waistline, when you tuck into them, it makes the middle look super thin to my eye. If it is uncomfortable though, then pass it along. Comfort is first and foremost.

Beth Ann

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Another high-hipped girl, here! You are long enough in the torso, so it still looks fine, and the print is feminine, but graphic, which makes it look like "you." It's only in recent years that skirts have be placed on the hips. Keeping your top untucked makes the shifting waistand from view. I say keep and be kind to yourself!

Kiwichik

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Keep it - it's quite a statement (in a very good way).

Kirti

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Keep!

Jjsloane

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Keep for sure. I think it'd be great with white tee/tank and denim jacket. Great print and colors. I adjust most skirts throughout the day but it's more about moving in the skirt than weight for most.

missvee

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I love the colours, the print and the shape, but comfort is key, especially in the summer, so if it bugs you, pass it on.

goldenpig

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Keep, I love the print and the skirt looks great on you. BTW I would kill to have a flat tummy like yours! Those darn kids!

Kristin L

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I think it looks cute, but I totally understand the annoyance of a skirt that won't stay put! Have you thought about altering the top? It may require extra work, but if you love teh skirt, but hate the fussiness, it may help.

Janet

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Welcome to my world. Maybe this is part of why I don't wear skirts often and generally prefer dresses to skirts. I just accept that when I do wear one, I will be adjusting at some points thought the day.

I never thought about it being a product of my short-waistedness, but I bet that is part of why I'm so aware of the creeping up when it happens -- like Kari, I have to watch out that my skirt doesn't ride up to my bra band! Especially since my underbust measurement is almost an inch smaller than my natural waist.

That said, I think it's really cute and looks nice on you.

Velma

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It looks as if it is actually riding fairly low on you, Mo. I think it is very pretty and flattering, and if it is cool, too--keep!

MNsara

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Another keep! It looks very nice on you and being all cotton, you'll appreciate it on hot days.

My only question would be, can we know BEFORE we get dressed if this is a 'skinny' day or a 'puffy' day. . . ??

Irene

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I hear you on this one. I have this issue with all my skirts, low-rise, high-rise, stretcy, non stretchy, fit or flared. I didn't think it was because of the high hips but I see that now. I don't wear skirts much often and prefer dresses, but I wouldn't toss that skirt of yours. Just like you wear high heels even if a bit uncomfortable, I'd wear that skirt from time to time when it feels right and I can deal with a bit of fuss.

ManidipaM

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Keep unless the struggle is getting to you (says another one with 2 inches between rib and hip!)

Sveta

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I think it looks good and the colors and pattern are fun but if you feel uncomfortable in this style I would let it go: it would drive me crazy to adjust it all the time.
I usually have an opposite problem that all skirts fit me too low on the hip because of the difference between my waist and hips.

Suz

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Gosh. I LOVE that skirt on you, Malina!

And you see, I am feeling like a very old lady all of a sudden. I am always wanting to adjust my skirts if they fall BELOW the navel. I hate a low-waisted skirt. I wear 'em, but they slide around like the devil. If they fit at my actual waist (which is actually above my navel) then they don't do that.

Oh, and I'm another one with 3 finger span between end of rib cage and high hip.

Freckles

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Mo if you plan on using the skirt for a lot of happenings outside the home I would keep it and try another day. If it will be an at home skirt only I would pitch, at home clothes should be both stylish and comfortable...

Btw, love the print. It is such fun and has such a lovely combination of colours to play with.

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