UNIQLO top / Topshop skirt / Dune boots.
I bought this skirt last year thinking that it would go with so many things in my wardrobe but I was wrong. It looks really matronly with my button-downs and just looks awkward with half my t-shirts. If I were handy with a sewing machine I'd put some pockets in and take it up above the knees but alas I am not, so this is me trying to make it work for the Night Noodle Markets last Sunday with my other breton top (which always gets thrown over for its navy-striped sister).
I like the skirt!! I think it will be awesome in winter with lots of layers - sort of Japanese style.
ReplyDeleteLove the stripes!!!
I admit I totally forgot about the skirt over this winter, will have a go next winter!
DeleteJanneee you can pull off so many outfit with this
ReplyDeletemidi skirt! You look lovely c; Xx
Thanks Mei :)
DeleteI like it! :]
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
DeleteIs it a pull-on skirt (elastic waistband?) I would try seating it high, low, in the middle, and then finding tops that might work with it (I'm thinking cropped.) Also how bad is it if you just roll the waistband/hike the skirt up? I think what's giving you the matronly vibe is where it's sitting on your waist and how it's going over your hips, play with the waist a bit before you chop! I hope that helps out somehow. I personally want to style your skirt with Nikes and a cropped shirt or tuck a long sleeved v-neck top and look very ballerina-graceful with black flats a la Audrey Hepburn.
ReplyDeleteHope you find a combo that works! Keep hacking at it! :)
It is an elastic waistband, hm might try rolling it up! Don't know if that'll make it too tight for me though. I think it would work with a cropped top but I don't own any and I loathe to buy new clothes just to make an existing item work. Thanks for the ideas :)
DeleteI think that the skirt looks great as it is! Don't alter it yet :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Ah I wouldn't alter it if I wanted to, tailors are too expensive in Sydney and I don't know how myself!
DeleteI think you've done well styling it! Three-quarter length stripe shirts look good with almost anything and midi skirts are so classy! Wish I could pull them off too!
ReplyDeleteThansk! As a rule I shouldn't pull off midi skirts but hey worth a try.
DeleteThe combination looks great! Maybe a belt will make it look less matronly. I've been eyeing midi length skirts too, however I feel that they make me look frumpy which is probably due to my height.
ReplyDeleteI'm reallly short! I don't mind looking frumpy though hahaha.
DeleteI absolutely love midi skirts but I agree, it can feel so awkward to pull off when you're not exactly 6ft tall! Yours looks nice with that top though, I love the multicoloured stripes :)
ReplyDeleteYeah I think it might partly be to do with my height, I'm a good 7 inches off 6 ft haha.
DeleteI think this actually really does work! I know what you mean though, I love midi skirts but they can be difficult!
ReplyDeleteAh thanks :) Yeah they need a bit of extra thought, unlike black skinny jeans etc.
DeleteI love midi skirts! I think they look fab with buttoned blouses or something a v neck.
ReplyDeleteHm I think I'll try a more feminine buttoned blouse!
DeleteSuch a gorgeous skirt! I love stripes with anything.
ReplyDeleteStripes work with everything!
DeleteI love it! This looks really good on you :3 Also, I love your top, hehe, sucker for stripes over here.
ReplyDeleteThanks :) Haha same!
DeleteDefinitely looks like a sign of success to me! Love the look Jane :3
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellie :)
DeleteI love that skirt!! It looks perfect for Fall/Spring! I am always afraid to wear longer skirts because I am so damn short...hahahah.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty short too, I think the main thing is to find good shoes to go with it!
DeleteAs I said before, I love that top on you! The skirt is lovely as well. I adore your style. :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah :)
Deletei love skirts like that! :)
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