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Please help me find a lovely needlecord skirt for autumn

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MissPettigrewIsWFH · 04/10/2023 09:11

You were all SO brilliant helping me find corduroy dresses to consider for my birthday present from DM. I've been thinking, and maybe a lovely skirt would get more wear (I WFH and live rurally - I have delusions of swishing through autumn leaves looking glamorous, but they are delusions....)

So I'm looking for:

  • a full, maxi, needlecord skirt
  • with swish
  • ideally raspberry colour, or another bright hue
  • budget up to £120
Bonus points for:
  • lining
  • POCKETS!
  • partially elasticated waist

Really keen for S&B suggestions!

I love the skirt of this dress:
https://seraphinalondon.com/products/the-winter-nehru-festive-red?pr_prod_strat=copurchase&pr_rec_id=170c6e77e&pr_rec_pid=7752346042590&pr_ref_pid=7752331133150&pr_seq=uniform

and this one:
https://www.pinkcityprints.com/products/fuschia-cord-lou-dress?variant=40729978044525

The Winter Nehru Dress | Festive Red

The Winter Nehru Dress is a statement maxi dress made from our signature baby thin cord in an eyecatching festive red. It is a comfortable style with an elasticated waist, covered buttons, pockets and removable belt.   

https://seraphinalondon.com/products/the-winter-nehru-festive-red?pr_prod_strat=copurchase&pr_rec_id=170c6e77e&pr_rec_pid=7752346042590&pr_ref_pid=7752331133150&pr_seq=uniform

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rbe78 · 04/10/2023 10:36

Poetry

Kite

Free People

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MissPettigrewIsWFH · 04/10/2023 11:49

Thanks rbe78

Some lovely skirts but all very muted colours. I want something to brighten up autumn with colour! The Kite one was close, but I already have something in that shade, so keen to branch out. Also v v v open to 2nd hand

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Leggytigberk · 04/10/2023 22:42

I have been looking for similar OP, I also prefer a dropped waist. Now just about given up.
Probably have to grovel to Mum. I think she still has a pattern. A good fabric shop is nearby.

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MissPettigrewIsWFH · 05/10/2023 07:20

Oh damn Leggytigberk - feels like they should be everywhere! I did find someone on Etsy who said they could make one, but it felt like a punt.

Your mum could make a fortune!!

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Leggytigberk · 05/10/2023 07:50

@MissPettigrewIsWFH , I want simple shape, NOT tiered and that traditional yellow/orange colour that men use. With a canary coloured roll neck and ribbed tights.

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MissPettigrewIsWFH · 05/10/2023 08:59

leggy -sounds lovely. They must be somewhere!!

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