I love this skirt, but it's going to have to be a "no hose" skirt. It's mostly cotton and it clings to my tights something awful. I had bunchy crotch all day. Other than that, I liked this outfit a lot: the soft purple sleeveless cashmere sweater, the pattern of the skirt, the purple tights, the funky flats and the soft blazer.Shoes and earrings (and dig the pattern on the skirt - isn't that awesome?):
Forgot to include the brooch (new!) in my accessories shot:
Last time I wore these stripey tights, you couldn't see the colour or the pattern very well. This is accurate on both counts.
And most of it had faded by the time I got in the house, but check out the magnificent sunset!
"Red at night, sailor's delight" - should be a lovely day tomorrow. Blazer (RW & Co.), sweater (Daniel Bishop), skirt (Le Chateau), tights (Hue), shoes (Wild Diva), brooch (Plum), earrings (Jones New York).
Love the tights! And "bunchy crotch" is the worst--it keeps me from layering a lot of my summery dresses for winter. :/
ReplyDeleteI hate it when the skirt bunches, but I do love the skirt and those tights are awesome.
ReplyDeleteTHIS is what an off week looks like? Eesh.
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling the same way this week. I blame the crappy weather here for it.
ReplyDeleteThat skirt is awesome, I love the pattern! Also the tights are neat. I need to find some vertical stripe tights.
How tragic that you won't be wearing the skirt and tights together. I love the paisley pattern over purple tights. I also have a problem skirt that clings to tights like nobody's business. Got any solutions? I've considered replacing the lining or getting a longer slip.
ReplyDeleteHow did you wear the brooch? I couldn't see it in the main pic.
I've had a similar problem, and a bit of static gaurd and a half slip seems to solve the problem!
ReplyDeleteI've had the same problem with some of my skirts and tights, and had some good results from the addition of a slip. I feel a little granny-ish (I don't know why but I associate slips with old ladies), but it does help :)
ReplyDeleteNote to all: thanks so much for your suggestions of a slip - I totally would go that (or a half-slip) except that the skirt has a slit up the back. Frankly, I do associate a bit of lace peeping through a slit in a skirt as being very "old lady". I just won't do it.
ReplyDeleteErica: but then you have all these clothes you've missed so much. Sometimes it's nice to have some clothes "on reserve" for a few months. Makes you appreciate them.
Alison: give it a shot! I'd love to see it.
Thanks, Hillary and V!
Sal: Yeahhhh...feeling lazy. Not much pre-planning, mostly "night before" stuff.
Leigh-Anna: Aw...sorry to hear that. Warning about stripey tights: they tend to twist around and then they don't look so good.
Cat: I could probably have a lining put in the skirt (it doesn't have one, that's why it's so clingy)...but you know, I only paid $29.99 for it. Once the weather is warmer, I'll be fine with bare legs (and lots of self-tanner).
I wore the brooch on my right lapel.
Cara: Thanks and welcome! As I noted, the slit in the skirt means visible slip. Static isn't the problem - it's that the skirt isn't lined at all.
Goober: See above. I have no issues with slips - they can be a wonderfully warm way to layer and still feel pretty, but I hate having my underwear show!