Dotted Jacquard Sweater Skirt (size S)
This skirt is very cute and very comfortable! It is 50% wool but I did not find it itchy at all. Only a S was available so that was what I ordered - I think it fits well - especially for work. If I wanted to make it more sexy I would try the XS. The band of colors at the bottom is really lovely and it grazes your curves without adhering to them. I wasn't sure what top I would wear with this - I love the peachy/orange color in the skirt but I don't have anything that color. The length is lovely for 5'4".
Goldleaf Cocktail Dress (size 2)
When I saw this on the sale rack I grabbed it and ran! Unfortunately, the fit is a bit off - i.e. too tight. If you look at the side photo you can see that the material is bunching above my bum in an unflattering way. I think I would need a 4. The dress is very well made and I LOVE the sequins but the slip runs tight and the color is off for me. It is more on the bronze-y side of gold than pure gold and so quite unflattering on my skin tone. I think the front view is very flattering. Sigh. Wish this could work for me!
More to come!
I bought the dotted skirt way back in November or something and it's one of my favourite purchases of the year- comfy and warm, not too revealing (though unfortunately my store only had a medium, so it's a touch too loose) and no pilling or signs of wear. It goes with a wide variety of tops- any shade of orange or pink or red, lotsa different greens and blues- it's quite amenable to colour blocking!
ReplyDeleteAnd I picked up the gold leaf dress this week even though I had to pick between one that fit well but was itchy (I'm going to have to assess what sequins to remove or something) and a totally comfy one that hung terribly. sigh. I guess I had the advantage of an additional 50% off though! Someone in the reviews online mentioned wearing it with a coloured slip for variety.
I got lost in my ode to the beauties of the skirt- I wanted to say it looks smashing on you!
DeleteTee hee - you're hilarious - thank you! I am debating it as a birthday purchase. Only problem is I am TERRIBLY lazy about wearing skirts in the winter. Always default to my cords especially now that it is 5 degrees out!
DeleteI like the dotted skirt on you. Totally hear you about being lazy w/skirts & dresses in the winter. I always admire women who are able to do the tights and pull it together.
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