WiW: 9.22 - Midis that are toooo long!!

lyn*

A quick run out for groceries: but this was an outfit I nearly had forgotten about, mostly because it was not exciting and the skirt is too long.

I want to chop it so I don't have to wear it so high up. Any ideas?

Cardigan: Ricki's
Top: Smart Set
Skirt: Dorothy Perkins
Belt: Burberry Vintage
Pump: Le Chateau

ETA: NO cutting for now, but I'll have to play with the proportions a bit :3 Thanks!

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10 years ago

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Latest reply was from Diana

Anonymous

I don't think it looks bad worn like this -- Zara is bringing out high waisted midis and I like the look. You certainly have the figure for it!

10 years ago

Suz

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It looks pretty like this, Lyn! But if you want to chop it, go to the length you prefer. I would just be careful to notice where the pattern lies. I think you probably want to end on a lighter portion vs. one of the stripes.

10 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Don't chop. Keep. Looks gorgeous.

10 years ago

rute

Veteran

I agree! It's not too long and the shoes are perfect!

10 years ago

celia

Veteran

This might be a tricky alteration due to the volume of the skirt.And I do like how you styled it. Do you think it would limit the use you would make of it if you let it as is?

10 years ago

Amy

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Veteran

What? That's not too long. It looks nice!

10 years ago

Day Vies

Veteran

I feel you -- the high waist on some midis are hard to work around but I usually wear a fitted top with them untucked and belted. OR I wear low contrast fitted top. I have this round tummy and an invisible torso so this problem is the bane of my existence. I have also hidden a high waistline with a jacket, wide belt and a top to match the belt so that the belt visually extends the tucked in top.

10 years ago

Diana

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Hmm, I like the length you have it here. I'm thinking that it sounds like what you really want to do is chop it off from the top, right? But that's a much harder alteration. Maybe Day Vies' suggestions for how to hide the high waist are a better way to go.

10 years ago

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