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02-14-2008, 11:06 AM
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Re: The Skirt Thread - obviously for the ladies!
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Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne
I don't have any skirts other than jeanskirts. That's all I wore as a BDW. So it's difficult for me to get out of that mentality and believe that I might look good in a nice dress skirt.
I bought a nice, petite-looking shirt from WalMart the other day and tried it on when I got home.
Well, it's obvious that I'm not petite, in spite of people telling me that I'm getting thinner and thinner.
Liars!! LOL!
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ROFL!!!! H1, don't give up. Rule #1: Don't shop for clothes at Wal-Mart. You're better off saving your money and splurging on a NICE skirt from Macy's, Coldwater Creek, JJill, Steinmart or Dillards than to spend the same amount on 10 cheaply tailored..things. 
Now listen to me, I haven't seen you in awhile, but just off the top of my head, you need to go with something just below the knees, straight (not pencil, e.g., tapered), and make sure it fits the hips and falls straight (doesn't hug). I have a problem finding skirts that fit both my hips and my waist--so I usually have to buy straight skirts a size up, and nip in the waist. And skip the elastic waists.  Buy something that fits, and if it doesn't fit exactly, tailor it or have it tailored.
I like what Stacy off of WNTW says--fit the biggest part of you first, and then have the rest tailored to fit. That's a very good rule of thumb. And try on several different sizes in the same skirt. You're also really tall, so you can get away with really long skirts. I like ultra-long skirts, but they swallow me whole. I wear them anyway...sometimes, and I FEEL comfortable, but DON'T look my best.
1 good quality black, gray or navy skirt will last me several years. 1 Wal-Mart skirt will be in the Goodwill box within 6 months.
Would you just fly down here and let me take you shopping? I will have you trying on the entire store. 
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"God, send me anywhere, only go with me. Lay any burden on me, only sustain me. And sever any tie in my heart except the tie that binds my heart to Yours."
--David Livingstone
"To see no being, not God’s or any, but you also go thither,
To see no possession but you may possess it—enjoying all without labor or purchase—
abstracting the feast, yet not abstracting one particle of it;…."
--Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass, Song of the Open Road
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02-14-2008, 11:10 AM
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I do what's right in...
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Re: The Skirt Thread - obviously for the ladies!
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Originally Posted by MissBrattified
ROFL!!!! H1, don't give up. Rule #1: Don't shop for clothes at Wal-Mart. You're better off saving your money and splurging on a NICE skirt from Macy's, Coldwater Creek, JJill, Steinmart or Dillards than to spend the same amount on 10 cheaply tailored..things.
Now listen to me, I haven't seen you in awhile, but just off the top of my head, you need to go with something just below the knees, straight (not pencil, e.g., tapered), and make sure it fits the hips and falls straight (doesn't hug). I have a problem finding skirts that fit both my hips and my waist--so I usually have to buy straight skirts a size up, and nip in the waist. And skip the elastic waists. Buy something that fits, and if it doesn't fit exactly, tailor it or have it tailored.
I like what Stacy off of WNTW says--fit the biggest part of you first, and then have the rest tailored to fit. That's a very good rule of thumb. And try on several different sizes in the same skirt. You're also really tall, so you can get away with really long skirts. I like ultra-long skirts, but they swallow me whole. I wear them anyway...sometimes, and I FEEL comfortable, but DON'T look my best.
1 good quality black, gray or navy skirt will last me several years. 1 Wal-Mart skirt will be in the Goodwill box within 6 months.
Would you just fly down here and let me take you shopping? I will have you trying on the entire store. |
Oh My word, I just totally had a Chax flash back! 
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02-14-2008, 11:17 AM
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Lofty, Scientific, and Literal
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Re: The Skirt Thread - obviously for the ladies!
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Originally Posted by My Own Eyes
BDW? I can think of several funny meanings, but can't figure out the real one |
Blue denim whale!!! LOL!
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02-14-2008, 11:17 AM
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Re: The Skirt Thread - obviously for the ladies!
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Originally Posted by My Own Eyes
Oh My word, I just totally had a Chax flash back! |
I miss her. 
I DO love to shop.
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"God, send me anywhere, only go with me. Lay any burden on me, only sustain me. And sever any tie in my heart except the tie that binds my heart to Yours."
--David Livingstone
"To see no being, not God’s or any, but you also go thither,
To see no possession but you may possess it—enjoying all without labor or purchase—
abstracting the feast, yet not abstracting one particle of it;…."
--Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass, Song of the Open Road
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02-14-2008, 11:18 AM
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Lofty, Scientific, and Literal
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Re: The Skirt Thread - obviously for the ladies!
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Originally Posted by MissBrattified
ROFL!!!! H1, don't give up. Rule #1: Don't shop for clothes at Wal-Mart. You're better off saving your money and splurging on a NICE skirt from Macy's, Coldwater Creek, JJill, Steinmart or Dillards than to spend the same amount on 10 cheaply tailored..things.
Now listen to me, I haven't seen you in awhile, but just off the top of my head, you need to go with something just below the knees, straight (not pencil, e.g., tapered), and make sure it fits the hips and falls straight (doesn't hug). I have a problem finding skirts that fit both my hips and my waist--so I usually have to buy straight skirts a size up, and nip in the waist. And skip the elastic waists. Buy something that fits, and if it doesn't fit exactly, tailor it or have it tailored.
I like what Stacy off of WNTW says--fit the biggest part of you first, and then have the rest tailored to fit. That's a very good rule of thumb. And try on several different sizes in the same skirt. You're also really tall, so you can get away with really long skirts. I like ultra-long skirts, but they swallow me whole. I wear them anyway...sometimes, and I FEEL comfortable, but DON'T look my best.
1 good quality black, gray or navy skirt will last me several years. 1 Wal-Mart skirt will be in the Goodwill box within 6 months.
Would you just fly down here and let me take you shopping? I will have you trying on the entire store. |
Oh my! I can just imagine that shopping trip!
And with the way I can spend money (when I have it), I'll buy the entire store!! LOL!
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02-14-2008, 11:25 AM
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Lofty, Scientific, and Literal
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Re: The Skirt Thread - obviously for the ladies!
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Originally Posted by My Own Eyes
Oh My word, I just totally had a Chax flash back! |
ROFL!
Where is that girl anyway?
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02-14-2008, 12:07 PM
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Re: The Skirt Thread - obviously for the ladies!
I love 1, 2 and 4.
For really neat denim skirts try Style J at www.denimskirts.com
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02-14-2008, 12:30 PM
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Re: The Skirt Thread - obviously for the ladies!
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Nice website, Abigail.
I only really liked three skirts, for me. Can't post the images 'cause their belly buttons are showing!!!!!! 
On page 3 - Joyce Skirt in Charcoal
Page 4 - Jasmine Skirt in Midnight Wool
Page 5 - Tina Pencil Skirt
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02-14-2008, 12:30 PM
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Not riding the train
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Re: The Skirt Thread - obviously for the ladies!
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Originally Posted by Falla39
I really like Coldwater Creek. Our six adult children keep me
in gift cards between Mother's Day, my birthday and Christmas.
They go together and buy one per occasion. I have very smart
adult children! My husband of almost 49 yrs. keeps me in Donna
Carin Cashmere Mist.
There are NEEDS they cannot possibly supply! But I know a GOD
WHO CAN!!! I am so blessed!!!
Thankful,
Falla39
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WOW! What a blessing - gift cards at ColdWater Creek!!!!!!!
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02-14-2008, 12:31 PM
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Not riding the train
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Re: The Skirt Thread - obviously for the ladies!
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Originally Posted by AimeeAimee
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AimeeAimee, honey child - uh - NO!
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