Need ideas for this skirt

I won a skirt identical to this one a few weeks ago, and I'm having a hard
time figuring out how to wear it. Even though it is silk satin, I am not
looking for a particularly dressy, formal look. I only paid $10 for mine so
I don't feel the need to "save it for good". I'm looking for ideas of what
to wear with it––footwear and tops––styles and colors. I think I need to
"dress it down" somehow but I want to stop short of combining it with an
army jacket <g>. And I do like slim–fitting tops because I am petite and
the skirt itself is fairly voluminous for me.
In boot season, I figure I'll do something with slightly chunky black boots.
Winter tops will be easy, too. But for summer? I don't want to compete
with the skirt by wearing a fussy top––no camisole or fancy lacy stuff. If
I do a really plain tank or t, what kind of footwear?
Help, please!
cofarb

What skirt?


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"Smokey" <SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com> wrote in message
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Oops. This skirt:
http://tinyurl.com/85swj

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shinypenny wrote:
Okay, if you have this book, the Lucky Shopping Manual, I'm looking at
page 42–43. They have a series of photos of how to pair a classic black
striped sailor shirt with various things.
I think this is where I got the idea to pair your new skirt with a
striped shirt. Look for one with thin to medium stripes. I think it
could work really well.
In one of the photos, they have a 3/4 length casual striped shirt
paired with an a–line pleated skirt and a tan motorcycle jacket. They
call it "classic parisian." I think if you used it with your bright
skirt, it'd be more like "funky parisian" and it could work.
They also show a short sleeve, boatneck rayon form–fitting shirt with
wider, bolder stripes. For a slightly dressier look (not daytime, but a
casual night out), I think a shirt like this would also work with your
new skirt.
jen

cofarb wrote:
That skirt is adorable, and I bet it looks super–cute on you.
In addition to everyone else's good suggestions of
black/white/ivory/navy fitted tees and tanks, I think it would look
cute with a crisp white tailored blouse knotted at the waist.
I also think a boatneck would really complement the "petals"
style––think Audrey Hepburn in "Sabrina".
Ballet flats, skimmers, kitten–heeled versions of same, flip–flops, the
flip–flops with a little kitten heel, black/white/ivory/navy/beige
slingbacks, espadrilles, etc., etc....
T.

On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 14:55:13 –0400, "cofarb" wrote:
You're slipping (not because of the Chucks). <grin/duck>
––
Visit Charlie's Sneaker Pages:
http://sneakers.pair.com/

cofarb wrote:
The simplest idea is a simple white crew neck with simple flat sandals.
That would tone it down and make it less dressy. I would go with a crew
or boat neck vs a v–neck, because you don't want to show too much
cleavage since the skirt is short. If you want a heel, at most I'd go
with a small kitten heel.
I have a sorta similar skirt (well, it has a paisely pattern in the
same orangey–red tone and is not really the same style except in that
it is the same length and cut full). I pair it with a pale pink tee,
and gold flats I got from payless. The pale pink and gold accent works
quite well with this particular shade of red. A pale yellow top would
also work well.
Another idea, if you can wear stripes, is to get one of those navy blue
and white striped long sleeve tee shirts – the kind of shirt you think
of when you think "french essential" or sailor shirt (okay gang, what
are these shirts called??). That would funk it up and I think the navy
would look less expected than the usual black. Throw over a jean
jacket, and wear white sneaks (without socks) or white loafers.
My youngest DD has a sorta similar skirt (flouncy, short, full, and
shiny) and the other day she funked it up completely by pairing it with
sneakers (running sneakers) and a tee with a camouflage pattern and a
logo (I personally hate logo tees, but she adores them and has a
collection with funny sayings, like "I'm not doing my homework
tonight.") Then she took a gauzy poncho with complementary colors, and
instead of wearing it like a poncho, wrapped it around her neck like a
pashmina. She looked adorable and quite chic for an 11 year old, and I
was quite impressed with her budding & unique sense of style! I'd never
have thought out that combo myself, but it worked!
jen

Smokey wrote:

"Trianna" <triannadun...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Thanks! I hadn't considered the knotted–at–the–waist white shirt. I have
one that is sufficiently tailored that it won't be too bulky; and it has a
really subtle eyelet design that dresses it up a little without making the
whole look too much fussier. The red satin thing has me a little nervous;
the skirt comes/came in black, too, which would be a lot easier to wear but
not as much fun. I just need to get up the nerve...
cofarb

like the tee idea. how about a vneck or crew neck or sleeveless tee in
stretch fabric in a stripe? red/white? multi colors? also a crisp close
to the body shirt that's more tailored with button front and l/s..
would be ideal IF you tied it at the waist and wore lots of chains or
beaded necklaces. not big beads.. small beads.. the next trend is to
use small beads/chains and layer them on..
also a tank would be cute too. don't just go white... try other
colors.. the right shade of blue, turquoise, pink, in bright tones or
stripes would be adorable
Stevie

"shinypenny" <shinypenny0...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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I love the ideas. I hadn't even considered wearing Chucks (she hangs her
head in shame). I have shiny red patent hightops that are exactly the same
fire engine red as the skirt. Definitely NOT a dressy look, but fun. I
wish I felt comfortable wearing flat heeled sandals; I feel so stumpy in
them, but I do have some cute flip–flops with just the slightest wedges...
Planning to get up the nerve soon...
cofarb

On 7/20/05 7:06 AM, in article B8OdncE6MtLFo0PfRVn–...@adelphia.com, "cofarb"
<do...@cofarb.com> wrote:
Very cute skirt! Now I want one! ;D
I'm a cautious dresser in that I prefer to have only one standout attribute
(e.g. Patterned fabric in simple cut, solid fabric for complex cut). If I
owned your skirt, I would pair it with a tightly fitted simple top (e.g.
White v–neck tee, very pale yellow hooded sweater tank top) and sandals
(e.g. Flip flops, strappy kitten heels).
BTW, don't fear flats! I have stubby legs, wear flats all the time, and
I've yet to hear the opinion that I need to wear more heels. Besides, your
skirt is so short that flats will work just fine. IMO, a tall heel would be
a bit too much with the short skirt.
Fellow vertically challenged,
ami

"ami kio" <...@cant–take–anymore–spam.com> wrote in message
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I love the hoodie idea, ami. And I'll try to be brave about the flats!
thanks,
cofarb

cofarb wrote:
You know what else might be cute, for fall transition? Pair it with a
lightweight classic cardigan set and string of classic pearls. I.e., go
totally classic & conservative on top, with the note of unexpected
whimsy being the skirt!
jen (who now wants this skirt too!)

"shinypenny" <shinypenny0...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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But what about the shoes? That's where I seem to get hung up. And I hate
buying a pair of shoes that's good with/for just one outfit (though I
confess I have done this on one or two...dozen...occasions).
BTW, if you want to score this skirt on ebay, be forewarned that it is
enormous. I got the size two and had to move the snaps; I think even the 0
would have been huge. I think the 2 measured around 29" at the waist.
cofarb

I wore the skirt (this skirt: http://tinyurl.com/85swj ) last night with a
tank top I had rediscovered in my dresser. It's a black tank with red trim
and a tiny embroidered hula dancer on the chest (about where a low pendant
would lie). The hula dancer's skirt is red, and the embroidered skirt is
not fully attached to the shirt so it "fluffs" away from the background.
The dancer is only an inch or so tall.
I wore these shoes but not in light blue; mine are neutral:
http://tinyurl.com/7gmpm
It felt right––not too dressy, just clever enough without being ridiculous
(I hope). It helps that I'm in a lakeside resort town at the height (or
depth) of the tourist season.
Now that I've taken the plunge by wearing it, and armed with the suggestions
I got from a.f., I'm sure I'll manage to find lots of ways––and plenty of
excuses––to wear the skirt.
Thanks, yall!
cofarb


"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com> wrote in message
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I won a skirt identical to this one a few weeks ago, and I'm having a
hard time figuring out how to wear it. Even though it is silk satin, I
am not looking for a particularly dressy, formal look. I only paid $10
for mine so I don't feel the need to "save it for good". I'm looking for
ideas of what to wear with it––footwear and tops––styles and colors. I
think I need to "dress it down" somehow but I want to stop short of
combining it with an army jacket <g>. And I do like slim–fitting tops
because I am petite and the skirt itself is fairly voluminous for me.
In boot season, I figure I'll do something with slightly chunky black
boots. Winter tops will be easy, too. But for summer? I don't want to
compete with the skirt by wearing a fussy top––no camisole or fancy lacy
stuff. If I do a really plain tank or t, what kind of footwear?
Help, please!
cofarb

On 7/22/05 10:10 AM, in article VaGdnd_zouL3kXzfRVn–...@adelphia.com,
"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com> wrote:
For warm weather:
– med brown leather kitten heeled sandals
– ballet flats
– flipflops if you like them
– flat roman sandals
For cold weather:
– knee high leather or suede boots. I would avoid high heeled boots, but
that's just me.
ami

I like the idea of this with a denim jacket and a plain or really tiny
print tank (Michael Stars or a knock off)...and fairly plain flat
sandals– brown, black... the 29" waist on the size 2 seems crazy unless
it is a "low waist" and they expect it to be more like a hip
hugger...maybe they designed it to wear with a camisole and have the
bare midriff that was popular last year.

I like the idea of this with a denim jacket and a plain or really tiny
print tank (Michael Stars or a knock off)...and fairly plain flat
sandals– brown, black... the 29" waist on the size 2 seems crazy unless
it is a "low waist" and they expect it to be more like a hip
hugger...maybe they designed it to wear with a camisole and have the
bare midriff that was popular last year.