Thank you all for the kind comments. You know, I really am a bit short waisted and this skirt does emphasize the fact, but somehow the length helps to mitigate or soften that effect or simply make it a non-issue. I guess my figure loves the leg lengthening so much that other factors don't weigh as heavily. I did wear this style well in the 80s.
Karen, I wish I had the magic answer about cashmere quality. The sad truth is, that while sometimes you get what you pay for, sometimes you don't! And it can be awfully difficult to tell in advance. Newer cashmere seems nothing compared to the old stuff. I have a sweater of DH's that is literally more than 40 years old and still fantastic. It's very heavy and hot, however.
Thanks, Vicki. Haven't changed the makeup routine at all -- it is probably a combo of the colours and the light making it look that way.
I literally wear the same colours and same products for YEARS. I have zero interest in makeup except for creating a bit more definition and polish so once I find something I like, I stick with it until they stop producing it.
Cardiff Girl -- I am wearing my regular size. Didn't need to go up. The sweater is not super thick but is of course thicker than a shirt or tee.
Lisa P -- there's a slit in the back of the skirt so I can walk.
Angie -- yes, I plan to wear the skirt cross seasonally so different footwear can come into play. Some options...
