Friday, July 21, 2017

How To Wear A Midi Skirt and Not Look Frumpy

In last week Friday's Fashion Post, I showed you an old, short chambray skirt.  That is my usual style, and one I feel most comfortable in.  However, there are times when I feel a longer skirt is more appropriate so I wanted to buy a longer version.  I found this skirt on sale at CJBanks for only $14.99 so I ordered it.  

I was afraid a longer chambray skirt might look too frumpy on me, so I styled it with more trendy pieces.  I chose a silver metallic tee (old, The Gap), modern silver jewelry, a striped bag with funky red glasses on it, and silver sandals.


I'm one of the few fashion bloggers who hates to shop on line because I never know what size I am.  I swear I wear a different size in every item, every store, every brand.  Ugh!  Anyway, I have a thick waist so I thought I'd try a size 6 instead of a 4 but of course when it arrived, it was too big.  I forgot sizes at stores that cater to older women tend to run bigger.  I debated returning it, but I'm just not one of those people.  I hate to return anything. 



This is one of my favorite tee shirts I ever bought!  It is so edgy yet classic at the same time.  It really adds a lot to trendy twist to any outfit.  I bought it at the suggestion of a helpful sales clerk, otherwise, I don't think I would have even noticed it as it's not my usual style.  He pointed them out to me and said they just got them in, I tried it on, and it was love at first sight!

The necklace was a gift from my daughter.  


I kept the silver theme going with a modern silver bracelet and rings.

The skirt has an elastic, drawstring waist, so it's very comfy!!!  The A-Line cut of the skirt plus the soft fabric also make the skirt very comfortable to wear.  And it has pockets!  Yes, who doesn't love pockets?  It was so easy to shop in this outfit all day because I had long deep pockets to drop my car keys in instead of the bottom of my purse where I'd have to hunt for them later!


My bag, also from CJBanks (old, no longer available) you've seen hundreds of times.  I do have plenty of other bags, but I don't know, there's something special about this bag...it just goes with everything and has become the bag I always grab when heading out the door.


I wore silver metallic sandals on my feet (old).


Because it was one size too big, there is a little extra fabric in the small of my back and hip/butt area. I thought of shortening the skirt just a tad so it just touches the top of my knee, but it seems like a lot of work.  What do you think?  Hem it or leave it alone?  Or, should I have just returned it because it's a little big?  I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below.


Overall I really do like the skirt as an alternative to wear for my shorter chambray skirt.  My husband, not so much.  He wasn't a fan.  


Have a Great Day!  Amy

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16 comments:

  1. Ha, but that is a fabulous skirt! And that skirt is very nice too. Why does your husband not like it? Is it the length? I feel most comfortable wearing this lengthy as you saw on my blog! Thank you very much for linking up with me!

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    1. Thank you! I think he just likes me in sexy clothes and would prefer I show more leg...so yes the length was too long and the skirt was a tad to big in spots. I should have sized down.

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  2. I know I would love that tee and where it a lot, I just love metallics yet it isn't overpowering. I do shop online a lot, but sometimes a size I normally wear won't work and it is a pain.

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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    1. Thanks Carrie, yes, the tee is a nice soft metallic, not overpowering like a lot of metallics can be.

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  3. I like the length as a change of pace Amy but it does seem too big! I know it's a pain but I bet you'd feel more comfortable in it in a smaller size !!
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Yeah, I probably should have returned it. Now it's too late as the tags are all off. If I get bored this winter, I'll see if I can take it in a bit.

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  4. Following on from your comment above, you have great legs for short skirts but I guess you like to vary things a bit. As the skirt is already loose, I think shortening it would perhaps not create the best shape. I'd say leave it as it is.
    Oh Amy, in recent years if I'm not happy with something I take it back, or return it if bought online. Stores don't bat an eyelid. Sizes vary so much, as you say, and colour, fabric and fit can often be a disappointment in the flesh. Sometimes they just don't look right with what you want to wear them with. I ask myself tough questions and am usually brutally honest in my replies! But I do occasionally end up with mistake buys that I convinced myself at the time would work, but over time I realise don't.

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    1. Thank you, yes, absolutely. Short skirts don't always work for the occasion. I so agree with you about stores "not batting an eyelid" about returns anymore. I'm just old, and I remember how difficult it use to be return things, so that's why I just don't bother. I should have exchanged the skirts for a smaller size. Oh well, too late now, at least I know now to always order the smallest size if I buy from that company again because their sizes run big! In the mean time, I will try and take the skirts in this winter when I have more time.

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  5. You look so cute! Love that denim skirt!

    <3 Shannon 
    Upbeat Soles

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  6. Great skirt! Love the styling.

    Gemma x
    www.jacquardflower.uk

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  7. Your skirt looks great... no frumpy look here! Love that you added a stripe bag to the mix ;)

    xo
    Mel

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  8. I would leave the skirt as is Amy. I like you have a problem getting the size right when buying on line. Nearly every time I have to send the item back! I like this relaxed look though and the skirt looks good xx
    www.vanityandmestyle.com

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    1. Thank you. I probably will leave it alone. I'm afraid if I mess with it, I might make it worse. I think it might be nice to have a more roomy, comfortable skirt to wear as an option.

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