Angie's blog post yesterday made me worry a little bit about this fit and flare skirt which I have in my wardrobe--which I really like. The first photo illustrates why these skirts are problematic for short-waisted curvy figures.
Did I rescue the skirt with the way I styled it in the second photo or does it still not look right? Please be honest :) Perhaps I should give it up to a good home.
abc replied 8 years ago
Oh yeah, the proportion of 2 along with the higher contrast really makes it work in my opinion.
Alassë replied 8 years ago
Yes, splendid proportions (and colour, and outfit) in 2.
Dee replied 8 years ago
I really like how the vest changes the proportions. I'm also team short-waist, so I'll need to try something like this too. Thanks!
Consider it rescued! Good save, it's a very nice skirt.
Colette replied 8 years ago
It's amazing how the vest totally changes the look of the skirt. Winner!
Diana replied 8 years ago
I love it in #2. Another thing you might try is long and drapey over the skirt, which is something I've been liking lately. You have to be OK with waist surrender though.
Bonnie replied 8 years ago
The vest really makes the outfit - great save!!
celia replied 8 years ago
The vest looks great with the skirt. I also like Diana's idea.
Btw, nice to see you in the forum again.
Angie replied 8 years ago
You ABSOLUTELY perfected the look in #2 by lengthening your short waist. WELL DONE. Killer.
rachylou replied 8 years ago
What Angie said!
Sal replied 8 years ago
Thanks, very instructive for me! You nailed it. You have done me a favour!
Amy replied 8 years ago
Thanks everyone. I'm glad I don't have to ditch this skirt. It's really comfortable and I like the print :)
Diana, thank you for the other styling suggestion as well. I'm going to try that!
Joy replied 8 years ago
Rescued. As another short-waister, I also find that a short jacket like a jean jacket worn over a tucked shirt can also help re-establish proportions. Sometimes a belt is needed too.
Lucy replied 8 years ago
Perfect in #2 - showing us how it's done! I love the print too, so good to save it ....
Amy replied 8 years ago
I'm very happy, thanks to you all...a near fashion-disaster brought back from the brink. Thanks for your encouragement :)
Yes! You've created a fab look I love the print of that skirt, and it really stands out now as the focal point of the outfit. Also like how the black vest balances the stockings. Nicely done!
unfrumped replied 8 years ago
That is truly inspired! Such a great illustration.
This is just the opposite of what I try to do! So it's extra fun to see proportion principles at work in various ways.
#2 is a fab outfit in fact, and not just "rescued".
Jaime replied 8 years ago
Definitely worth keeping for #2. Those are the perfect proportions for you with this skirt.
Sveta replied 8 years ago
Amy, so great to see you again - I missed you!
Yes, #2 definitely works - proportions and colors are perfect.
Vix replied 8 years ago
Amy, agree about it being nice to see you and about #2 being a great look for fall.
Hope to see more!
Gigi replied 8 years ago
Oh yes, no. 2 is definitely a winner. I like the skirt too, BTW.
I am curious about whether the proportions would look better in no. 1 if you wore your hair up (is that something you ever do?). I wonder if that would visually lengthen the neck and maybe extend the torso. (I'm not sure it would, but I am curious. I am growing my hair out and am starting to become aware of how different outfits look with my hair up vs. down.)
lyn67 replied 8 years ago
I haven't read the comments, but this skirt doesn't have to be rescued! It is simply killer as it is in nr 1, and gorgeous in nr 2, too:-).
Maneera replied 8 years ago
Great save! The proportions of #2 are fantastic! You look radiant in black & white. I really love the outfit!
Mona replied 8 years ago
I am thrilled that the skirt has been saved. Love the simplicity of black and white in this outfit.
Sara L. replied 8 years ago
Wow, amazing how the vest completely changes the outfit. You definitely saved the skirt.
It's a great skirt and looks good in both photos, but pic #2 is by far the best look IMO.
You look really good in the first image and fantastic int he second. It's not just more flattering, it's more cohesive and way more interesting. Very inspiring, super well done!
Jenava replied 8 years ago
Love it in #2, not so much in #1.
Thistle replied 8 years ago
Love#2! That rescues it for sure.
