Potpourri of WIW/WIB/WIMW: full skirt; boxy-boxy

Here are some odds and ends. A “new” skirt; a new cardigan; casual boxy over boxy;

1 –5 a “full” black soft suede skirt found on consignment a couple of months ago-- took me this long to have it taken up for fit. Showing due to Angie’s post on full skirts with stitched-down upper zones—a really desirable style element for me and that plus the longer length is why I bought the skirt even though needed alterations and since it has a side zip taken up at one side seam only, which skews the runs of top-stitching slightly on one side but pleats stay centered.. The suede makes it fuller than maybe optimal, but it was targeted as a warm winter skirt with tights.

Pic 1 was Wear Now with simple AT banded knit and zebra flats; pic 2 WIW Sunday with denim shirt tucked, and booties; pic 3-4 WIMW untucked or with dot shirt. Pic 5 --sheer hose just to show the length and shape better. Pic 10 is close-up of soft pleats.

Pic 6 : an Eileen Fisher burgundy merino cardigan on big markdown, so “sales goggles” are at least firmly perched on nose. Lovely soft non-itchy slight ribbed wool knit, with drapey but not ruffly front. Shawl-ish collar. Long but not overwhelming. Pointy front avoids the horizontal cardi-line. I plan to keep and experiment with how this unstructured item fits into work-wear style-- but it was a good enough deal to use for casual/smart-cozy wear. Will see if that proves good or bad. I tried on a lot of EF sale items and resisted everything else due to fit issues, but there were some great fabrications.

7-9 are casual boxy sweater/shirts. AT boxy sweater over Limited cotton dotted shirt and over AT striped silky shirt, with track pants or jeans.

What do you think of my suede skirt experiment? Is it too retro or too full?

Does EF cardi seem like a good classic find, or sale-blinded?

Any comments and suggestions welcome.

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11 years ago

catgirl

Veteran

I like all of these! I was prepared to not like the skirt but I do - it is flattering and versatile as you've shown it. The boxy sweaters are great. I like the EF cardi although it is not so on trend - it is the kind of useful and attractive item that becomes a workhorse in my closet.

kellygirl

Love the new skirt. It looks wonderful on you! I especially like it with the chambray button down tucked and the magenta sweater untucked. Great boxy sweater in all iterations.

columbine(erin)

I like the skirts' proportions on you; it's full but not overwhelming. I love the kinds of skirts that have this lovely twirly fullness at the bottom but aren't too full at the hips.

unfrumped

Thanks! I usually look for less bulky skirts but I just had to play with the suede.
Alaskagirl, I was conflicted re: trying to on- trend vs. cozy bordering on frumpy. I have to be careful there-- have "room" for a few such items but need to stay updated, too.

Caro in Oz

Love #7 to #9 - very modern & chic. I much prefer the skirt with the shirt tucked, I think the proportions are better on you. I also think it needs fashionable footwear to keep it intentional looking. Would a shirt work under #1?

Thanks, caro! I think the too is too thin and not boxy enough fir that easy layering but I could try another sweater. Do you think that would look more modern?

pil

Thumbs up on the skirt and cardigan. As usual, I can't articulate why, but I prefer the shirt tucked with the skirt. Maybe it is my prim and proper side. Comfortwise I much prefer this style of skirt to a pencil skirt. And I love #8 on you.

Suz

(website)

I love the skirt, especially with the tucked shirt and belt. Looks fabulous on you!

The sweaters all look good, too, although it's a bit tough to make out the details. The cardigan will be a workhorse -- it's simple and versatile, and I'm sure it looks even better in person, as those EF items almost always do. There's a certain lustre and texture that gets lost in the photo.

The other sweaters look fun and relaxed.

carter

Love all these, especially the suede skirt with the denim shirt.

I *love* the skirt! Especially in the first outfit with the sweater on top.

Gigi

I too much prefer the tops tucked. The chambray outfit is great! I love the big black belt.

I wonder if the slight flare of the skirt is kind of a "cut-off" point for the eye, such that the eye is judging proportion from the hem of the skirt on up and not including the legs? Normally, if you wear the same color tights as skirt, you look better with a longer top to balance out the bottom half, but that doesn't seem to work here for some reason.

I LOVE the looks of the skirt on you. I don't think it's too full at all. It's just right! And the cardigan looks like it fits very well and is a very classic piece, so you'll be able to wear it with so many outfits.

Care

Active Member

I think the skirt looks great the way you've styled it. I particularly like it with the tucked chambray. I also like the look of #7.

amiable

These are all completely terrific!

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