Tulle plaid skirt ETA final decision! downthread

Janet

Edited: see downthread because I reevaluated!

Super fast shipping even to the US. Packed nicely, lovely packaging and presentation of the items, and a personalized note. I ordered a dramatic silver ring:

https://www.katehewko.com/prod.....nt=product

And these cute silver earrings:

https://www.katehewko.com/prod.....nt=product

And those are both great. I’ll keep those and return the skirt, and enjoy it vicariously on Suz.

At least now I know. Perhaps best to stay in my lane, fashion-wise.

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2 years ago

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Janet

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The bright side? Hubs and I are going to NYC next week. With all the returns I am making lately, it frees up some cash for possible shopping in the big city!

2 years ago

Anonymous

But great jewelry!
Hows Ida? We're just starting to hear thunder now.

2 years ago

April

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Any time someone says, "too high on the waist," I start thinking, "I need it!"

Enjoy NYC and find something fab that sits in a better place, waist-wise. Love the jewelry!

2 years ago

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April, LOL, I'm built like a ski slope. Narrow right under the bust, and everythng goes down and out from there, LOL. So my waist is basically at my bra band. Especially post menopause. Even at the same weight I was five years ago, everything sits differently now. I'm trying not to blame my body for being a failure just because nothing seems to be working right now. I know it's just a spate of not great fits. It'll pass.

The jewelry is great. It took me a few minutes to figure out the right way to wear the ring, but once I got it, it's pretty darn cool.

2 years ago

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ST, we have gone through two waves of storms. Tornado warning in effect. We had an appointment at the MVA and rescheduled so we wouldn't be out in it. More storms are coming throughout the evening. The sky got really dark just a little while ago, and our scaredy-dog is hiding in the basement. Power flickered but still on for now. It looks like it is angling enough north and west of you that you'll miss the worst of it -- at least I hope so!

2 years ago

Anonymous

Yikes! I'd be joining scardey-dog in the basement! Our house is such there's no place safe if there's a tornado- we'd be flying to OZ

2 years ago

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Turns out we were only a couple miles from a really bad spot. West Street has power lines and trees down. The McDonalds sign and the health food store sign are in the middle of the road.

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2 years ago

crst

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That ring is totally amazing! I wish I had the right fingers to wear that one!

2 years ago

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Awww. I'm sorry about the skirt, but thank you for alerting me to it! And the ring looks wonderful!

May the New York shopping net you some new winners. I'm sure it will. The excitement!! Oh!!

2 years ago

Suz

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Whoa -- that is awful destruction there. Stay safe!!

2 years ago

Preppy Pear

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The jewelry is gorgeous! Very tempted by the earrings! Sorry the skirt didn’t work out but I think it was a good risk to try it. I was considering trying it too but I bet it would also sit way high on my waist/be shorter than I’m comfortable with, similar to you.

2 years ago

Sal

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That's a shame but at least you know, and have money for the New York goodies..

Great jewelry!

2 years ago

Toban

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Janet, my husband’s work is two minutes walk from that McD’s. Fortunately he’s safe, though power outages have him home now. He says it was quite something.

2 years ago

Angie

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KILLER ring! So very Janet

Onto some fun NYC shopping.

Ida. Gutting

2 years ago

Janet

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Ooh, Toban, I’m glad he’s ok! My stepson lives right near there too, but he’s out of town working. I hope his girlfriend is ok. I was just in the health food store two days ago. And I heard Chris’s Charcoal Pit is gutted. So sad!

2 years ago

viva

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That destruction is so scary.

But I am happy you got something nice from your order. I'm a sucker for a personal note!

I'll be in NYC this weekend. Will our paths cross?

2 years ago

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Ooh, Vivian, we’re going on 9/8 and will spend a week there. Will you be gone already? I’m so excited to go somewhere. We’ve got an open agenda other than one meeting my husband has scheduled, and I’m going to see if I can visit the botanic garden while he’s occupied with that. And I’ve been tasked with finding us some reservations, a task I usually do pretty well.

2 years ago

Anonymous

I was thinking of you when I saw that ring ! Very cool Too bad about the skirt , but it’s not like you’re missing out on a true workhorse or anything . Have fun in NYC !

2 years ago

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Yeah, the skirt would have been a wild card for sure! In a way I’d rather have it be a resounding yay or nay rather than something in between — makes the decision easy! LOL

The moment I saw the ring, I knew I’d have to try it. It’s very *me*! The earrings are subtle but sometimes that’s all I want. Since we are still having to wear masks much of the time we are in public, it’s good to have earrings that don’t interfere with mask straps (or vice versa I guess).

2 years ago

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I envy your going to the Botannical Garden. Are you getting a ticket for Kusama's exhibit? I think you must!
https://www.nybg.org/event/kusama/

We are just popping in for Saturday to see my daughter. We'll probably walk the high line, shop, and then have dinner in Queens. We'll be back in NY at the end of the month to (finally) see Hamilton. I'm so excited about both trips - I love that city.

Have a fabulous time. Sorry I will miss you.

2 years ago

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Ah, sorry I'll miss you!

I did get a ticket for the Kusama exhibit -- very excited about visiting the gardens and her exhibit. I saw the one in DC a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it.

Turns out that Hamilton tickets are available AFTER we leave, darn it. Maybe I can get my husband to extend our visit a couple of days, LOL. Or maybe we can go back. I love NYC too. We were last there in January 2020, so it was our last trip before the pandemic started.

Have a blast -- it sounds like a great time!

2 years ago

Anonymous

We had 2 tornado warnings. The wind was actually very still when they happened which made it even scarier! Luckily they were heading other directions!

2 years ago

Jaime

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I guess we are entering a new era where talking about the weather is no longer idle chit chat.
Anyway, too bad about the skirt but the jewelry, ring especially, looks unique and fab. Enjoy NYC, we found it really interesting to see how the streets were lined with outdoor eating venues rather than cars. We shopped in some consignment shops and everyone wore masks and they weren't overly crowded during the weekday.

2 years ago

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Oh I love the jewellery!! I'm sad the skirt didn't work out though, was looking forward to seeing you in it.

2 years ago

rachylou

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Oh! That ring IS dramatic. Very cool!

2 years ago

Star

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LOVE the jewelry!

2 years ago

lyn67

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Wow, THAT RING! So Janet-and love it, too!!!! A true designer piece--but how about practical wearability of it! Sorry for the skirt, at least we have one on the Forum to enjoy on Suz!

2 years ago

Janet

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Ok, I have to admit that I tried that skirt on so quickly yesterday I barely looked at it. I didn’t even give it a chance in a full length mirror. Today before I packed it up for return, I thought I should at least give it a fair shot.

Here are some super basic stylings with black tops + cropped jackets, and a pair of heeled booties. It’s not as bad as I thought. It’s not exactly slimming, and the waist does sit high, but it’s not as poufy as I thought. It does perhaps seem a little shorter than ideal though? If I get back on track and continue with a bit more weight loss, it will likely sit a bit lower but I don’t want to rely on that.

I’ll see what my husband thinks of it too, but I thought I’d go ahead and share to get your opinions. It’s such a different silhouette for me that I don’t fully trust my eye.

Brutal opinions welcome. Please ignore bedhead hair and no makeup as I took these right before heading out for a walk.

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2 years ago

Anonymous

Keeep!

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