Hankering after a quality straight, mid length black skirt (90s style)

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I had one of these in the 90s from Kaleidoscope (I think) and so did my best friend. Quite thick, cotton, maybe a twill type of material. Mid calf I think with split in the back. Lined. Those were the days of quality... 😔
My friend and I lived in those skirts. They were so versatile and flattering. You could wear with a tshirt and trainers or dress up with a nice jumper and black boots. I've been hankering after a replacement for years. But all i can find is a polyester unlined thing from Roman which really is no good at all.
Please Mumsnet S and B...can you find me something as near as poss to my description? I'd be willing to pay up to £70 ish for the right skirt! Thank you 😊

I can't help I'm afraid but I hear you and was reminiscing about that style on another thread just the other day.

I had a couple but my favourite was from La Redoute in a really hefty navy linen (or it might have been a linen cotton mix). I'd like to find another too (although not in black) but I'm afraid the only one I've seen so far was over £200 and out of stock!

Another one reminiscing and scouring the shops for something that fits the bill. All I find is satin and polyester too.

I have a navy blue Moleskin one (I actually have two the same because I loved it so much) that I bought in Next in 1997 when I was 18. It is a bit small for me at the minute but I am almost back into it. I love it.
I also have a khaki twill one from Principles at the same time and really like that one too.

I’ve been looking for something like this too! Ideally with pockets. I know, I’m asking for the moon on a stick…

Can you find the fabric you want and get someone to make one for you? Or make one yourself if you can.

Yeah, I've been thinking about making one and looking at a Makers Atelier pattern. It won't be cheap to get decent fabric and I'm not a fast sewer but you're right @TooManyCupsAndMugs that it might be the best option!

Thank you all. Interesting that there's quite a few of us looking for the same thing! I'm not talented in the sewing department @toomanycupsandmugs but maybe I'll have to seek out a seamstress....

If what you are looking for is a "pencil skirt" they were the first thing we made at school sewing. They are very simple to make.

www.johnlewis.com/simplicity-6-made-easy-skirts-trousers-sewing-pattern-1559/p1176082

www.calvinklein.co.uk/cotton-knit-pencil-skirt-j20j224258beh

uk.muji.eu/products/womens-cotton-blend-pencil-skirt-19732

www.cottontraders.com/women/skirts/denim/stretch-denim-pencil-midi-skirt/AG10826.html

www.etsy.com/uk/listing/651047076/100-cotton-pencil-skirt-lumo-made-in

https://snagtights.com/products/pencil-skirt-archean

Viscose

https://www.zara.com/uk/en/midi-skirt-with-slit-p02180505.html?v1=402589481

I saw pencil skirts in Next yesterday. Felt I was a teenager again, and they were actually called Pencil skirts, not a modern, new-fangled name.!.

Cos do a Navy one

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Black one from & Other stories