Whistles knee length black tube skirt - styling?

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I've just found whistles knee length black tube skirt, I style it with ankle boots and opaques generally and whatever top I can think of.... Any ideas, what would work?

I like it but am conscious it's black and tight and rides up a bit and want to style it up a bit.

Ideas please! Thanks.

I've got the navy one and have never worn it one year later for the same reason. It looks a bit 80's work gear. Maybe we should be dressing it down? I know there are some big fans on MN.

I layer tube skirts a bit with long vest tanks and casual knitted sweaters.
T shirts in summer and slouchy blazers
I do find footwear a problem- bikers - no, ankle boots -meh, superga s - are ok - ish. Loafers - no! Ballet shoes - so so...... Maybe it s just me .....

clara I'm pleased it's not just me feels this way with all the love for them here on s&b I was feeling unsure but yes dressing down was what I was looking for...

Thanks turquoise for the ideas.

I tgink they are better as casual wear. I don't have a Whistles one but have several others. They look best with opaques, casual boots and layered looser tops/long cardigan or layered tshirts. I think they look good with sandalsin summer. I have tried with blouses and they look too formal. But fine with cotton shell tops (again not too tight) or better still a looser fit tshirt.

I struggle with tube skirts in winter tbh - in summer I wear my cream marl and grey marl Hush ones with flat sandals and a loose tee or vest. Mine are fairly loose fitting - I did have a Topshop black one that was tight all the way down iyswim and it never felt right with flats, but too 80s for work.

Ah well that's where I'm going wrong! Will save for playtime as it is too 80s for work!

Anymore ideas?

I admit I purchased one like the sheep I am and it is still hasn't been worn.

I am the same. I have a navy one and its never worn. I have a funky spotty one and have worn it more. I wear it with fly london wedge shoes and a longish tunic over the top.

Sweatshirt?
Can you roll in up a bit shorter? Above the knee looks a bit more casual.

I have at least five .

The plain coloured ones are a little harder to style as you can look too worky/formal/even frumpy. My general rules for the plain navy/black/charcoal ones:

When it's warm: loose print tshirt or shell-top, or fitted print, marl or striped vest. Flat or wedge sandals (could do sneakers too). Don't wear with a shirt or blouse.

When it's cold: heeled ankle boots and slouchy knit. Tights.

Wearing one today (below the knee) with a long stretchy T under a cropped, boxy sweatshirt. I also like them with a slouchy jumper or T shirt or an oversize plaid shirt. Or sometimes with a fitted jacket or buttoned up, round neck cardi.

Ankle boots (flat or low, chunky heel) or plimsolls in the summer.

Can you tell I wear them loads!

I like with tight black t shirt and then big sloppy type jumper opaques and heels ankle boots. In summer I probably wouldn't wear much although cold look nice with very plain t shirt and plimsolls

Wearing one today - a quilted sort of textured black with cos black jumper, opaques and ankle boots and coloured Becksondergard scarf to brighten up (leather jacket when out)

I love them, and like them to ride up a bit shorter tbh.

In Summer I wear them with a loose t-shirt, bare legs and Converse.

Otherwise with opaques, whatever top, boots and a biker jacket.

In winter, I wear mine with (tights, flat boots), longline vest and slouchy jumper or tight top of some sort and stripy blazer.

I was actually thinking of getting one of these as I really like the length. Are they OK for more curvy figures (size 14) or will I just look chubby?

fuckingliability I'm a 12 verging on a 14 and they're flattering the whistles ones especially sort of hold/suck you in. Wear control pants otherwise but I really didn't need to!

Ps you should look fine I meant!

Thanks! I'm near a Whistles today, might pop in and try one on.

Grazia are doing a 25% off whistles voucher so try to grab that if you buy it, was what I did.

I'm a 12 and a 10 or 12 Whistles skirt both fit and have wonderful sucking in properties. I often get asked if I've lost weight when I wear them (I haven't).

i agree the way they hold you in is amazing! I also find the just-below-the-knee length is kinder on my thighs than the shorter one.

Annoyingly, they didn't have my size in the shop, but given how enthusiastic you all are about them I'll order one online. I liked the fabric of the ones I saw too.

I have one and wore it once with a slouchy jumper. My DH said I still looked like I was off to work. One of my s&b mistakes

Thanks for the ideas.

I may wait for bare leg weather to wear mine as I'm not enjoying wearing tights this winter.

I also want to wear flat shoes.