Boden skirt - naff or not?

[Helltotheno]

ok I don't have a link to the skirt cos it's from a few seasons ago. Basically black thin cord but mid-calf length, small slit at the back. Thought it was a good idea at the time but never wore it, so what's the verdict? Naff or not? It actually looks ok on but it's the unusual length I'm worried about....

[FootballFriendSays]

Well, if it looks OK on and you feel confident wearing it, go for it. Stuff the label and the cord and the length and the past season if it suits you nicely :) Although, you didn't even wear it when you bought it, that should tell you something.

[mirpuppet]

If you haven't worn it that tells you all you need to know. However if you want to try it again think of some outfits -- try them on in front of a mirror and see how you look.

[bigTillyMint]

Could you get it shortened?

[southeastastra]

i have lots of clothes that i haven't worn yet but certainly will, so wouldn't judge on that!

it sounds ok, is it full or tight?

[applecrumbleandcream]

I think mirpuppet is right, I too have clothes which I never wear hanging in my wardrobe and it is because when I put them on they never feel quite right and ultimately discarded!!

I'm not sure about a midi length skirt, it's a bit of a strange length imo, didn't they try to become fashionable this summer? I prefer knee length skirts in winter with knee high boots. If you had it taken up professionally then would you wear it more? Otherwise, it's been a waste of money if you're never going to wear it!

[Rassy]

OP I think I have that black skirt and also in olive green (well, it was £10 in a Boden clearance sale!) . I have worn it but not recently but I think it looks ok with flatish boots.

[Helltotheno]

Thanks for all the suggestions :) Rassy I think it's the same one you have and yes it does look ok with flat boots but that's about all I think. Never wore it but I have been known to not wear new stuff, then unearth it a couple years later and wear it til it falls apart. Prob not in this case though :(

applecrumble yes the fashion industry was trying to make midi happen this season and didn't succeed... which is why I unearthed it to have another look.
Must've got it in a sale, I'd have to give myself a slap if I paid full price :(

I thought about taking it up but was worried about it losing shape. It's quite tight all the way down. I would defo wear it knee-length - that's if the shortening worked and it looked good.

[applecrumbleandcream]

If you took it to a professional dressmaker/seamstress they should have no trouble taking it up for you. I would if I was you, you've got nothing to lose really if you aren't wearing it now!! Or you could always ebay it - Boden always sells really well, you might get near enough what you paid for it!