Ever since Angie posted all the photos from the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2010 Line. I have loved this skirt. I needed to have one of my own. I had a pink tweed from long ago and thought it would work. I threw it in the washer and dryer, then I underlined it with some lavender batiste. I added 6 inches to the length. I lined the skirt with a green lining and added the fringe selvedge edge to the lining - but it's short enough that I'm the only one who knows it's there. I started with the same ol' same ol' Kwik Sew skirt that I have made at least a million times. It works. It's fairly full and fits my hips well. I always feel fun, flirty and feminine when I wear skirts made from this pattern.
I finished the skirt last weekend and when I showed JB his comment was it looked like somebody's curtains. I wore it to work on Wednesday. I wore a cream turtleneck and for most of the day I had a light green cardi on too - but then I got hot. The other reason for making it longer - was so that hopefully it would work with my really cute heeled wingtips.
So - honestly - is it a hit or a miss? Honestly. You won't hurt my feelings. Truthfully - the skirt is heavy and I felt 'dumpy' and 'frumpy' all day. JB said it was cute when I was dressed for work, but later he asked what the knitting gals had to say - they said shorten it - about 3". So I'll try that.
Again - I'm asking for honest opinions here - work or no? and if not - why not? Thankee.
I like the skirt, I think it's the pairing that's off. Shorter top that doesn't bunch at your hips and cut your leg line and make the top more "streamlined". You have a full skirt you don't want a "full" top, too. And the shoes that do the same thing at your ankles - longer boots would be cute or dress it up with pumps. The shoes would be cuter with a pencil skirt or slacks.
ReplyDeleteWell, I wouldn't wear a pale pink skirt in November, but our climates are different, and I'm hardly a fashionista. What does KAM say?
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed at the dolls in the windows that your pack hasn't trotted off with or slimed.
I say, if you like it, it's a hit... I like the flowy-ness to it. Personally, I'd prefer a darker color like in the LV photo, but that's just me.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a little too long - 3" shorter might be about right. I think it might need a little less fullness, but overall, it's a good look. And I would wear pale pink in November. Why do we have to wear dark colors in winter, anyway?
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ReplyDeleteAnd I like the color - pink in the winter is nice.
i like your pink skirt but would prefer that it be showcased differently. I'd wear opaque tights with feet, a flat shoe that doesn't come high on the ankle, (maybe the opaques/shoes in dark brown, with a brown tweed jacket jacket, fitted loosly. No turtleneck, or tightly fitted sweater, IMO. Use longer jewelry (at least 27" chunky necklace or a long scarf and enjoy. I love the pretty soft pink and the style of the skirt and will enjoy seeing it worn with dull green, brown, navy, or garnet. It could be a real focal point in your wardrobe, and congratulations for a job well done.
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ReplyDeleteOMG I love that skirt! Way cute, and that color is totally the color of this year! Excellent work mama!
ReplyDeleteI say pin it up and see how you like it shorter... I think the idea of shortening is good, but I'm not sure it will work in practice. Maybe play with the length a little first. Pink is challenging in the winter, but totally do-able. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the skirt! I usually cut mine a little shorter too because I have weird body proportions (really short from shoulder to waist, so anything below the knee looks inordinately long. Which is why I haven't actually made one of these skirts yet!) I don't know if I"d go 3" shorter though, maybe 1 inch? I do think the flats idea above is better than ankle high shoes. Flats will lengthen the calf more.
ReplyDeleteI also ditto the shorter top suggestion. Even with a cardi, a more fitted, more skin showing top will balance the proportion of the skirt.
And pink tweed in winter, swoon!!! I myself have both pink and green tweed and was thinking of doing this very same thing. Thanks for the reminder!
Gay - the skirt is okay. It's what it was paired with. A twinset that ends at the top of your hips (high hip area) with a tighter top underneath would look better on top and some boots on the bottom would complete this look.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to wear heels with it then I would go with shortening the skirt and again a fitted top that ended more at your high hip.
Personally I like the pink color in fall/winter. It takes away from the dreariness of the season!
I suggest try wearing it with your new boots and a darker, shorter top and see how it feels. The suggestion to experiment with the skirt length is great.
ReplyDeleteIt is such a pretty fabric and the colour really suits you.