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I’ve just bought an utterly ridiculous skirt

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Procrastatron · 24/07/2021 14:40

And I’m very excited about it Grin
www.neverfullydressed.co.uk/products/pink-kindness-jaspre
I’ll probably start low key with a white T and supergas but have some block healed neon yellow mules and a matching oversized jumper that I’m contemplating for autumn.

I’m sure I’ll blend right in on the school run!

If you aren’t massively offended by my style choice can you suggest other outfit options?

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savemejebus · 24/07/2021 14:42

No suggestions as I'm terrible unfashionable but I've been eyeing up Never Fully Dressed stuff for months! I'm jealous. What's the quality like?

Galassia · 24/07/2021 14:43

I like it but I like it with the matching Cami top or as you w already said a white cami top.

MercedesBenz · 24/07/2021 14:48

I like it too
No suggestions tho , but you have great taste so don’t think
You need any help

Procrastatron · 24/07/2021 14:51

@savemejebus

No suggestions as I'm terrible unfashionable but I've been eyeing up Never Fully Dressed stuff for months! I'm jealous. What's the quality like?
I only have two things from there at the mo so can’t comment much on quality, the main reason I haven’t ordered more is because of the amount of polyester in their designs. That’s rules out most tops and dresses for me. Plus £££
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Procrastatron · 24/07/2021 16:19

@MercedesBenz

I like it too No suggestions tho , but you have great taste so don’t think You need any help
Thank you that’s kind
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Procrastatron · 24/07/2021 16:20

I like the cami too but if it’s warm enough to wear it then it’s 100% too sunny for me to have bare shoulders even with factor 50.

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StCharlotte · 24/07/2021 16:46

That's a very happy skirt. I like.

But I think you'll find this is an utterly ridiculous skirt.

www.google.com/search?q=boden+union+jack+skirt&oq=boden+union+jack+dkiry&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i22i30.13379j0j7&client=ms-android-samsung&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=Rm9l8cD8nn58HM

Spotted in a mocking S&B thread, it "spoke" to me. Worn twice in two years as the trip it was bought for has been cancelled twice. It was much admired during the street's 'VE Day festivities last year.

newnortherner111 · 24/07/2021 17:25

I think it's lovely. Unfortunate OP that you cannot have bare shoulders, hope you can find something you like with it.

Procrastatron · 25/07/2021 19:04

Sorry @StCharlotte I can’t get the link to work

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AnxiousAndUnraveling · 25/07/2021 19:14

I have this skirt but in a different pattern but bought it in the sale. I do love it but their stuff is way over priced for what it is. I may have made a sewing pattern from my skirt and I may have made my own in a very lovely green silk!

StCharlotte · 25/07/2021 19:43

@Procrastatron

Sorry *@StCharlotte* I can’t get the link to work
Here you go..
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Bbub · 25/07/2021 19:50

I love that skirt OP and have been lusting after it myself since seeing it on a fb ad. Enjoy 😍😍

thefirstmrsrochester · 25/07/2021 19:52

Oh I love that skirt 😍

What about an orange silk blouse which you can knot at the front?

Redcrayons · 25/07/2021 19:57

I’ve been flirting with NFD for ages, they stalk me on FB and I’m almost ready to give in.

I’m slightly put off that they always style skirts and dresses split to the crotch though. This not a style feature I need.

OldTinHat · 25/07/2021 20:12

You could just buy a patterned tea towel for £1.99 and tie it round your waist? That would save you a fortune!

Procrastatron · 26/07/2021 10:28

@AnxiousAndUnraveling I 100% agree about the price, I have two other versions of this skirt, either sale or copy. I’m paying for the fun print here!

@StCharlotte it’s such a shame that was in a mocking thread, there does seem to be an aversion to fun clothes from some… pretty shocked that this thread had been supportive of my style choices to be honest

@Bbub I can report back when it arrives if you would like

@thefirstmrsrochester funnily enough I was looking at orange blouses in Zara yesterday but then I had to check myself because I have no where to wear that outfit. When people go out round here it’s a carefully curated “I just threw this on” look. Hence the plain T or chunky jumper ideas.

@Redcrayons I size up in these skirts and wear “chub rub” shorts underneath for modesty. It’s the most flattering midi skirt option for my body shape.

@OldTinHat I tried but my arse is too large

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Bbub · 26/07/2021 14:51

@Procrastatron yes please would love to see a pic of it on when if possible 😊

BakeOffRewatch · 26/07/2021 15:03

NFD advertise to me a lot. I get the ads for matching mum and daughter clothes. “Match with mummy. www.neverfullydressed.co.uk/collections/match-with-mummy?page=1

This one I like the look of, is linen and cotton, but it doesn’t seem very flattering for post-partum middles!

Please let us know the quality! The print is very fun.

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Divebar2021 · 26/07/2021 15:04

I’d wear it with a T shirt and flat sandals or when cooler a very oversized jumper… go in the opposite direction to what you think.

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whiteonesugar · 26/07/2021 15:31

Oh how funny i have had a skirt from NFD delivered today - i got the bali print. My plan was to wear as a dress but i much prefer as a skirt - it was in the sale and as my first order i got 10% off - so money wise not bad. Think it'll be lovely with plain white T and trainers too, but its first outing will be for brunch in a couple of weeks with some girlfriends.

whiteonesugar · 26/07/2021 15:32

Me in skirt here

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Divebar2021 · 26/07/2021 15:48

If you like that style but not the price I’d look at Silk Fred

Procrastatron · 27/07/2021 06:52

@whiteonesugar that looks amazing on you, you have a fab figure! Out of interest, how are you coping with the split when you sit?

@Divebar2021 I thought your name looked familiar, the chat about your Richmond sausage dress and bag combo on another thread was the thing that gave me the final push to go bold and buy the skirt!
Re the photos, that yellow oversized jumper is almost exactly like the one I described in my post, mine is slightly more neon.

@Bbub it’s due to arrive tomorrow but I’m out all day so I have to be patient. I hope I like it now after I’ve hyped it up so much 🤣

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whiteonesugar · 27/07/2021 09:30

@Procrastatron that’s very kind thank you. The way I’ve tied it, it’s only a split if I want it to be, iyswim? It’s actually quite full coverage when standing without a cocked leg haha

Procrastatron · 28/07/2021 20:48

@Bbub here it is. Shoes might be a bit much with jumper too…

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