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Need help: black leather pencil skirt ETA more pics

Astrid

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I've had this skirt in the back of my closet since my mum gave it to me a few years ago. It was hers and she wore it before she had me. I'm now fitting into it, although the cut isn't quite right for me. It would fit better if I had less hips and bum. So the fit on top is a bit off. It also needs a small alteration to the lining, because that fabric is so long that it shows when I sit down.

I definitely can't imagine wearing it in everyday life, but I'm tentatively thinking of giving it a try for an evening out. I played around with it and this is by far the best look I've come up with (shirt not ironed, sorry). Do you think this works? Could I wear the skirt like this? Please be totally honest, because I'm really not sure about it. If you think this doesn't work I will just put the skirt away again in a box with other things I'm keeping but not wearing.

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biscuitsmom

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I think its beautiful but looks as though it is pulling across the upper thigh area. If it is, I'd keep as a sentimental item.....If its not I would try a bit longer shirt, or a semi-tuck and in a lighter shade....

Astrid

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Thanks! It's not really pulling, I can put it on without a problem and walk around in it too. But it somehow looks like my hips/thighs are too big for it anyway.

biscuitsmom

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Oh, no, sometimes the camera can be deceptive. If it feels comfy, please try a different top and take another pic

rachylou

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Oh, I was just going to say, what's wrong with the way you've got it styled here? I think it very appropriate. I wouldn't try to vamp up this skirt, with heels for example, because it's a straight skirt, not tapered. This skirt would also work great with a jumper and boots.

harmonica

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I like it and I like how you've styled it. Agree with Rachylou tha boots would be great, too. Let's hear from the others

Astrid

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Mmh, I'm not sure about semi tucking... I rather liked it with this shirt because the high low hem means some coverage of the top and my bum. I'm definitely not going to wear a cropped top over this.

Rachylou, I don't own any heels anyway, so that issue is moot. But I agree that this doesn't need to be vamped up. I like the idea of a jumper if it's long enough, the boots sound great too. But I only have those black boots I'm wearing in my other post from today and that might be a bit much black leather, or not? And they might not be refined enough.

Thanks Harmonica!

Alassë

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Would you ever tuck/semi-tuck, or is this a tunic-top-only skirt?

Astrid

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I do think tunic-top-only. I'd feel too exposed otherwise, I think.

biscuitsmom

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Do you have a lighter shade shirt you could try this with? Admittedly, I'm not a big fan of solid color top+bottom, unless the top is aysemetrical (sp?) or there is a topper. Love the boot idea!

texstyle

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I think the skirt looks nice and can work for you with tunic length tops/sweaters as you mentioned. This particular blouse doesn't look bad but maybe it just needs something - a necklace or other accessory to bring a bit more color into the outfit. Wonder how it might look with the deep wine colored turtleneck you have? Or with stripes on top?

kellygirl

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I think this is good but could be even better with a little contrast. I love the high low hem with this kind of skirt. What a fun piece. Hope that you wear it. What about a cropped sweater over the top? I've been doing that lately but not sure it's everyone's cuppa.

Anonymous

How special to have your mother's leather skirt, and it is a comfortable fit! I really like it with the high-low hem of your shirt. My favorite way to style my black leather skirt is with more black or other dark neutrals but to vary the textures like the stockings that you have on here. A scarf could add other color or texture if you want. Wear thT skirt and enjoy.
Would it work to remove the lining?

unfrumped

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I think this could really work. You don't have to perfect the outfit instantly. I'd think about a lighter top, too. Doesn't have to be white or cream, but a pretty gray or teal or something textured. Now is still a great time to get longer, high-low sweaters--maybe something that is not too crazy-trendy. I think the coverage aspects of high-low will keep them around awhile.

Joyce B

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I think it looks very nice. You can get lots of great wear from that skirt, it's a classic and it looks good on you.

Beth Ann

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Love the idea of mixing this with a sweater. What about a pair of booties with tights?

Suz

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Hang onto it for sure. You can figure out the styling. I quite like it with this top but think it might be fun with a sweater and booties, too.

frannieb

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I like the skirt and think the outfit looks great. Not sure where you work but I do think a black leather skirt can be work appropriate.

Astrid

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Thanks for the input, everyone! I don't really have any other tops to try it with... Mostly because I think that the leather calls for something different than a cotton top. My other silky button down is dark green and fitted without high low hem, so the boxy blue one is definitely more fashionable. Of course a wool sweater or the wool cardigan would work too, but if I wear it going out a wool sweater I can't take off will be much too warm. And I'm not wearing it during the day, especially not at work (most customers are guys in jeans and tees or sweaters). I took some pics with my booties instead of the oxfords. I also tried the boots, but those didn't work - I think I need to show some leg. I'm wearing it with the burgundy turtleneck Texstyle suggested. While I like the idea of this I don't like how the banded hem of the pullover sits on the skirt, especially in the back (right across my bum). I think something swingy like the shirt in the first outfit is better.

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harmonica

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I like this, Astrid! You've got yourself a new outfit!

Astrid

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Thanks Harmonica! I will need to have the lining altered, but I think I will have it done. There's going to be some occasion to wear it I think.

Eliza

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Nice skirt and your black top does work with it, lending a casual vibe. I could also see a longer, lighter weight knit sweater top with this as you don't want to be too hot in a heavier sweater. I have been surprised as the role thinner sweaters (with a thin under layer) play in my winter wardrobe. Somehow, the finer gauge sweater "dress up" a bit for evening. You look great and are lucky to be able to enjoy your mother's skirt.

rachylou

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Oh, I really like the turtleneck and booties with the skirt too. I think you have two good outfits here for the skirt.

Jennifer

I really like this. In the second outfit you look comfortable and happy, and I think that says everything. Have fun with it! Maybe as you wear the skirt more you will feel more comfortable trying it with different tops.

Angie

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I really like the skirt with the loose grey blouse. Lovely modern combination. xo

Alassë

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I like the new combo you posted!

Astrid

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Thanks Eliza! I don't want to shop for a top especially for this skirt, but I'll keep it in mind. Maybe I find something like that by chance.

Thanks Rachylou!

Thanks Jennifer! Yes, I might get more comfortable with it, who knows.

Thanks Angie! That's my favourite too.

Thanks Alasse!

Sharon

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Glad you are keeping it. I like both combinations.

Astrid

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Thanks Sharon! I wouldn't purge it in any case, my mum would kill me if I did... I think she would ask for it back before that happens.