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what's your summer skirt equivalent of dark jeans?

46 replies

BlooCowWonders · 19/05/2011 17:34

I can't work out what to wear on the bottom half when I'm in a can't-really-be-bothered mood, and just want to sling something on.

Need inspiration - somehow a denim skirt doesn't seem to be the right thing!

OP posts:
tulpe · 19/05/2011 17:37

cotton a-line skirt for me. Or coloured jeans/cotton trousers - either ankle skimming cropped or full length.

mrsravelstein · 19/05/2011 17:41

white jeans

and i have an array of denim skirts ranging from the flirtatiously short for the rare days when i have actually shaved and self-tanned my legs to the slightly a-line knee length one for fat days

blossoming · 19/05/2011 17:58

these cropped jeggings. Look great on honest! I had them last year and I'm delighted to see them back in stock.

Gillybobs · 19/05/2011 18:07

Rolled up lightweight chinos. Work with every top imaginable.

goodegg · 19/05/2011 18:11

Gap cropped khakis or similar, whatever shape is currently flattering fashionable.

ManicAnnie · 19/05/2011 18:26

Cropped trousers - I have khakis, chinos, black cigarette pants and navy capris.

I don't really do skirts, as can never find one with the right shape and length.

Pull on dresses are my super-easy summer option, though.

Original poster
BlooCowWonders · 19/05/2011 19:26

I'm thinking of a cotton A line. I need plain probably as I'm over-Bodened with patterns

OP posts:
Panzee · 19/05/2011 19:26

Dark jeans. :)

cyb · 19/05/2011 19:27

Cropped thin joggers which sound vile but actually look great with platform sandals/cons whatever

WowOoo · 19/05/2011 19:27

Panzee, I was going to say that!

Al0uiseG · 19/05/2011 19:28

White jeans,

SherlockMoans · 19/05/2011 19:31

Paler jeans, or dark jeans Grin

cyb · 19/05/2011 19:38

I dont have the arse for white jeans

MrsCampbellBlack · 19/05/2011 19:42

White jeans or dresses or houlihans.

Flicks hair at AlouiseG in mututal admiration.

Al0uiseG · 19/05/2011 19:43

What are houlihans? [fick Essex girl emoticon]

MrsCampbellBlack · 19/05/2011 20:11

houlihans very divisive as to whether people like them or not. I find them very flattering but am apple shaped with reasonably slim legs.

Also bought them from US for a third of that price.

Gillybobs · 19/05/2011 20:17

I have fake houlihans from non other than Tesco (!) . Never usually buy supermarket clothes but spotted them, tried them on and have received countless compliments. Im also an apple shape and they show off my legs brilliantly, just make sure I wear a loose top.

goodegg · 19/05/2011 20:30

I like Houlihans but prefer the new out Earharts of which I have a fab Juicy version I've been living in, fab with flats and heels and the cuffs are actually really flattering.

cyb · 19/05/2011 20:32

LOVE those good egg

bravo

goodegg · 19/05/2011 20:33
mrsravelstein · 19/05/2011 20:33

h&m do a version of those houlihans which are about 10% of the price and are a brilliant fit (or mine are, anyway)

faustina · 19/05/2011 20:33

gosh - isn't anyone else wearing shorts? gap have some really nice roll-up ones this year

cyb · 19/05/2011 20:35

yes I have nice pair of ticking stripe rolled up shorts form uniqlo but have to fake tan to cover veins

Al0uiseG · 19/05/2011 20:35

Aaah! Skinny cargos. Me likey very much (also Apple shape with ok legs)

faustina · 19/05/2011 20:37

oh yes - veins.... I am pretending I don't have any.