Thursday, May 3, 2012

On the Ropes

I couldn't wait anymore. So even with the windy condition, cool temperature and a threat of rain, I wore the painted rope skirt. As shopwithm pointed out in her review, the skirt is really well done and could have easily been deemed Collection.

The lovely fabric with good weight and a lot of body is 53% wool and 47% silk (I have a weakness for natural fiber blends). But more than the fabric and nice construction (it's fully lined, the stripes match up nicely), I think it reads Collection because of the quirky stripes (or rope pattern) that look hand drawn. The waistband is backed with a grosgrain ribbon to hold its shape and though I'm not likely to use them, it has pockets (no, there's nothing wrong with the pockets, but why is it I want pockets when I don't often use them? That's a philosophical question ...).  

It's pleated front and back and as suspected, will wrinkle a bit from sitting. Though the pleats kept their shape after a day's wearing, the skirt will need a steam or light ironing before the next time. The center back length of the size 00 is 21.75" and on my 5'2" height, the length is right at my knees.


If you read my Texas Tuxedo post, you'd recognize the Jean Shop dark denim shirt (with the brand's distinctive orange selvedge). I wanted to try it untucked, thinking the structure of the shirt would hold down any excessive fullness of the skirt. I thought it worked reasonably well, the wind had picked up some when the photo was taken.

You'd think in May (even if only a couple days in), I wouldn't be needing tights or thermal underwear, especially in SoCal. But I did. And I wore them.

There you have it, my fashion tip: thermal underwear.


15 comments:

  1. I can't believe I missed this, it's utterly stunning.

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    1. Tabitha, I nearly missed it too. Maybe we can watch for one to come back in your size.

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  2. Love how you styled it, and with a darker color!

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  3. GORGEOUS!!! Thank you for a great styling idea for this skirt. I have it but just can't decide how to wear it.

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    1. Thanks! There are many ways, navy is obvious but I think it would be cute with a bright yellow top, or pink or orange or turquoise or ... ;)

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  4. Love this on you!!!! They just searched for me and found the skirt. Hope it works out!!! I have been dreaming about it for a while. I love how you styled it, thanks so much!!

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    1. That's wonderful they found it! I hope the skirt works out for you!! Keep me posted on how you'll wear it.

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  5. Looove how you styled it!! I can totally copy this too. Thanks for the shout out!

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    1. Thanks m! I love all your ideas and plan to copy yours! :)

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  6. Between you and M ( Shopwithm) you convinced me to grab one. I went one sz up ( only sz available), hope it fits- it look stunning and youhave styled it beautifully.

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    1. Thank you, Slastena. It is unique with the hand drawn stripes. I hope the skirt works for you!

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  7. Thank you all, ladies, you're much too kind! After looking at my own blog picture, I realized the outfit might have been better if I had tucked the shirt. At least I should have tried it and taken a picture to see.

    I'll try another idea soon ...

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