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Skirts from Holding Zone (6/14)

Mirjana

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Hi All,

I don’t have a holding zone in my closet, but my daughter does. She passed on me these two skirt because she can’t wear them anymore. The skirts are very light and good for hot summer. They are a little unusual for me; one is an A- skirt, Desigual, and the other is a dark green wrap skirt, Marks & Spencer. I've never been lucky with A- skirts, they just don't suit me. I like this one, but I am not sure does it look too youthful for me. The green wrap skirt is closer to my style. Please your honest opinion, do they work for me..

1. A-skirt (Desigual), red blouse, white slingback pumps, silver necklace ( #1) and with snakeskin loafers (#2).

2.The same skirt, black embroidered tee, red ballet flats and coral bag. (#3).

3.Green wrap skirt, black tee and white slingback pumps. (#4).

4.The same skirt, striped blouse , silver flats and silver bag. (#5)

Should I keep them both or just one, or pass on them away, what do you think?

Thank you for looking. I appreciate any feedback.

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36 replies

Latest reply was from Mirjana

Anonymous

I adore the first skirt on you. It certainly does not look too youthful to me. Your styling of that skirt is magnificent.

I find the second skirt boring. It is not so much the skirt. You could make it work, but the styling is somehow off to my eye.

Brooklyn

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I’m not sure about the first skirt. To me the funky/folksy print doesn’t feel like it’s your style. The shape and length looks fine. I do like how you’ve styled it in no 3. If you like the pattern, I say wear it. If it doesn’t feel right, I say pass.

The second skirt is absolutely gorgeous on you. Love the styling in no 4. I WANT IT! So that’s a big KEEP from me

Brooklyn

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Ha ha! I cross posted with Sterling and I’m laughing at how opposite our views are. One of the things that makes this forum so good!

Minaminu

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I think the second skirts is a better cut for your silhouette. The first skirt is too wide on the base and it kind of shorten you.

Anonymous

I agree with Brooklyn. We stated exactly the opposite opinions.

I think both skirts are magnificent. The way you styled the first skirt appeals very much to me. I also adore the colors of the skirt, which make me feel happy.

The styling of the second skirt doesn't work to my eye. That does not mean the styling is not great. It means I have some underlying biases against pattern mixing.

Brooklyn

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Sterling, I miss your posts! I hope you are well. Big wave from Australia!

MJ, I won’t be offended if you side with Sterling and keep the first skirt. But you must keep the second one

Bijou

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You look gorgeous always and could make a hessian sack look good. I love skirt #2, beautiful on you and you have added the Mirjana styling magic. Like Brooklyn, this is the skirt I would like to own!

Skirt #1 looks like a nice skirt for very hot days when A-line skirts just feel nicer to wear. To my eye, Skirt #1 is less flattering but passes the JFE test for sure and is a pretty and colourful addition to you summer wardrobe.

Star

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I like both skirts on you. I do prefer the first one with the red top and not so much with the floral top in #3 and not so much with white shoes.

RD

What Sterling said ! The A-line skirt may be unusual for you, but it looks so good and you styled it so beautifully. I especially like it in #1 and #2.
Maybe give it some time before deciding and see how you feel about it when you wear it - does it make you happy ?

Joy

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What RD said. Maybe keep both through this summer and see if you wear them and how they make you feel. The first skirt is a happy skirt and you have styled it beautifully. The second reminds me of the shape of the Rip Skirt that Angie featured earlier in the week. I like it best with the graphic tee and it may work with the top in #3. Could it be worn over a swim suit on a beach trip?

Mirjana

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Wow, so different options but generally speaking both are not bad . They should be given a chance . It is very interesting conversations and I read it with pleasure. Thank you so much for your great comments STERLING, BROOKLYN, MINAMINU, BIJOU, STAR and RD. You are nice.

Mirjana

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Ups, cross posted, thank you JOY. It's great idea, just keep them at the moment and I will see how do I like them . It's important that they are not bad. They are very nice for hot summer days.

nemosmom

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What Joy said! I think you have styled both of them well, and neither look off in any way. I say keep them over the summer and see how you feel in them.

Janet

(website)

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I think they both work on you. The first is fun and I like it best with the simple red top — it lets the skirt be the statement!

The second skirt is my favorite. Adore it. If you get rid of it, I want it!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

What Janet said, although I don't wear pencil skirts!

Skirt #2 is KILLER gorgeous! I love how you tamed its strictness with stripes and graphic tees. You are creative

Skirt #2 is playful, pretty, and excellent in high heat.

But YOU have to love them, Mirjana. If you don't - pass them on.

Mirjana

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Thank you so much NEMOSMOM, JANET and ANGIE, for your helpful comments.
JANET, the green skirt is not too much my dilemma, maybe little because of color combo. But , I'll keep that in mind if i get rid of it.
ANGIE, your thought means a lot to me. I will see after wearing them . Generally they are great for summer.

Anonymous

I am with Brooklyn on this one. The first skirt is fun , and you have styled it well, but it's wearing you, rather than you wearing it.

slim cat

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I slightly prefer the first skirt but your styling makes both skirts look fun!
For hot summer skirt #1 is perfect at home or going out - love pic#3.

Anonymous

I like both, but will stand in the line for skirt 2 #1 works better to my eye with the solid red since it's such a bright print.

nuancedream

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Although I think the pattern and A-line style of skirt #1 are fun, I notice the skirt before I notice you, Mirjana. In other words, as lisa p. stated, the skirt is wearing you. Also, you already mentioned that you haven't had much luck with A-line skirts because they just don't suit you. Therefore, I think you can part with skirt #1. I prefer the styling of the pencil skirt with the graphic tee and striped shirt.

Anonymous

I admire how you styled 1 but I much prefer 2, which looks cool and elegant. I might like 1 better if it was just a little longer but it seems like a lot of print to balance.

I wish I had made an opinion of the photos before reading the text, I feel like we can see that you're more comfortable in 2 than 1 but that could be completely suggested by the text!

rachylou

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Well now, this is interesting. I like 3 best for the first skirt, because the overall outfit has a unity of spirit. I don’t think it’s the shape of the skirt as much as the personality of it that makes it a little difficult. I’m not sure how much you have in terms of tops that would go with it. I also think maybe you stand too straight for it... I think it may be a skirt for people who... slouch a little bit, lol

Mirjana

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LISA P, SLIM CAT, SUNTIGER, NUANCEDREAM, PHOEBE and RACHYLOU , thank you for the interesting comments and compliments.
LISA P and NUANCEDREAM, maybe that bothered me.
RACHYLOU, A- skirt is easier to me to find top in my closet. Maybe the skirt can change me to be little slouchy, I would like that.

Suz

(website)

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What Brooklyn said. The first skirt is pretty and you styled it well, but it doesn't feel like you.

The second skirt is killer gorgeous on you and you styled it brilliantly! Please keep that one, or send it to me to wear!! (I will fight Janet for it.)

SarahD8

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Mirjana, I LOVE the way you've styled the second skirt! Perfection.

For the first skirt, the tops you've paired it with make it look a little bit too "sweet" to my eye. I think it might work better if you dressed it way down and went for a super casual look. Try it with the graphic tees you paired with skirt #2, and maybe sneakers or espadrilles? That might result in the more "slouchy" effect you're intrigued by.

Mirjana

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Thank you SUZ, you are divine. You really made me smile with you lovely comment. Yes, I keep you in mind.
SARAHD8, thank you very much for you great idea how to style. I love skirt so maybe that could be solution .

Runcarla

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I LOVE the colour and fabric of #1, but I don’t like the skirt! #2 is beautiful on you. Keep #2. Make a cushion with #1.

Jaime

(website)

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I like the first one with the red top and the second one is beautiful. Both are keepers if you want them.

Mirjana

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Thank you RUNCARLA.
SHEVIA ,yes, I will definitely keep both. I'll try first skirt some other tops to get more "slouchy" effect.
Thank you all for the great ideas which are very helpful.

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