All remixed except skirt
Skirt (worn as dress): Indian Festival at Penn's Landing (2009)
Belt: Target
Earrings: Target
Bracelet: gift from uncle
Sandals: Target
So last year all the bloggers were turning their maxi skirts into strapless dresses. And I didn't own any maxi skirts, so I didn't follow suit. I got this skirt last fall at an Indian Festival, and I have never worn it, partly because it's so stinkin' long and partly because it's more hippie chic than my usual style.
But as I was cleaning out my closet on Saturday, I rediscovered this crazy skirt. I tried it on and remembered that it's about three inches too long to be conducive to graceful walking. I'm not quite 5'3" (159 cm) and I try to avoid anything too long because I feel like I just look shorter than I am. So then I tried yanking the skirt up.
Add a belt and the skirt becomes a dress. And it's still long! This is usually an awkward length for me, but I like the way the whole thing turned out. I'm not sure that the skirt has suddenly become a keeper, but I did manage to wear something I've never worn before.
Even Kiku approves.
Nice look. You look really great, and those colors complement your skin tone nicely.
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Wow it is super long! You could hem it a bit and then use the extra fabric as a circle scarf this fall!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great as a dress, but I do like Liz's idea of hemming and then making a head scarf with the left over material
ReplyDeleteI'm normally not a fan of mid calf length skirts/dresses (ironically you can see today's post on that... our boho styles match) but, I really like this on you!
ReplyDeleteI love this! It IS really long but I keep hearing that the mid-calf length is going to be big for fall. Which works well for me because apparently I'm not allowed to wear anything much shorter than that at work. ;)
ReplyDeleteI really love how this turned out for you. It's great as a dress! I think you look super classy and graceful in it.
Isn't it great to rediscover an item like that? It's almost like going shopping! :)
Great blog...love your outfit!!
ReplyDelete@ Liz and Meek: My only hesitation with hemming is that there are mirrors and beads on that last tier of fabric that jingle when I walk. I'd totally lose all my fun sound effects if I went that route. ;)
ReplyDeleteI do like the idea of the scarf, though....
Versatility!! I love it. This looks fab.
ReplyDeleteclothed much, a modest fashion blog
Muy bonita seniorita! Bravo on wearing something your hand't worn in a long time , high five! =D
ReplyDeleteOh that is cool! I've seen that trend a lot but like you, I just don't have any maxi skirts.
ReplyDeleteQue guapa Frances!
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I'm normally not a fan of mid calf length skirts/dresses (ironically you can see today's post on that... our boho styles match) but, I really like this on you!
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