I look like a parsnip in my denim pencil skirt...

[HaventSleptForAYear]

I think

I wore it out yesterday but when I got home I caught a glimpse in the bigger mirror and got a distinct parsnip shape (you know, triangular on top, skinny down bottom).

Is it just because I'm used to wearing a-line skirts?

Or should I just give up on this look?

[compo]

it's hard to say without knowing what size and hsape you are
I am a pear shape so thinks look better n me that flare out at the bottom, like bootleg jeans
skinny jeans and straight skits make my arse look huge

[Penthesileia]

Well, pencil skirts are supposed to make you look curvy and voluptuous. "Parsnip" might be a rather harsh way of talking about yourself - but it does sound like the effect is the usual - and desired - one. I'm sure you look very nice indeed! Were you wearing heels?

[HaventSleptForAYear]

No I was wearing knee-high boots.

re: shape - according to T&Susannah I am a column - but my shoulders are quite wide.

I am reasonably petite otherwise - 8-10, 5ft4..

[MrsSeanBean]

You can only resemble a parsnip if you have horixzontal wrinkles. Was this perhaps a case of a too tight pencil skirt....?

[HaventSleptForAYear]

No it's not THAT tight thank you!

Think inverted triangle!

[MrsSeanBean]

I am sure it's fine. That's the shape they're meant to be isn't it?