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Looking for two recommendations

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Abitlosttoday · 19/04/2025 15:42

Hi, I am looking for two specific items. Can anyone recommend any brands/ items that fit these criteria?
A midi skirt that is flattering on the waist in a medium weight spring/summer fabric. Practical and day-to-day, rather than fancy/ going out. Pockets would be great but mainly a really flattering, easy to wear cut is what I am after. Something full but not too full.

A pair of dark blue, cropped, wide leg or straight jeans. Preferably quite smart, going out jeans. I am 5"5 and, ideally they'd hit an inch above my ankle bone when standing. I know that's very specific!

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GhastlyGoodTaste · 19/04/2025 16:09

Skirt:

Margaret Howell

Jeans:

I took a stroll through my city yesterday after the cinema, wearing a five year old pair of Raey chinos - and honestly, I was the only person of any age wearing trousers or jeans that didn’t fall to the instep, if not the ground. (Apart from one very, very elderly man.) Much as I love those chinos I fell asleep wondering if I should have them chopped to shorts length …

Indigo cotton Patch Pocket Skirt | MHL. by Margaret Howell

Cotton plainweave Patch Pocket Skirt in Indigo. Relaxed cut, midi length. Elasticated waist with herringbone tape drawcord and large patch pockets.

https://www.margarethowell.co.uk/products/mhl-patch-pocket-skirt-indigo-cotton-plainweave-indigo

GeorgianaM · 19/04/2025 19:54

This is lovely and very versatile and came be dressed up or down.

https://www.hollandcooper.com/products/annabel-lace-skirt-white?gl=11cfyx5b5bupMQ...gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwk43ABhBIEiwAvvMEB94gO7BnJSuUjX2f8jqvWFD08V7BsY7rffeJNxiy9uVukA9ZlvQQJxoCSakQAvDBwE&gbraid=0AAAAAC3KQN0uvMstZWfkSnexzTrY9FWJd

Purplecatshopaholic · 19/04/2025 19:54

https://aligne.co/cdn/shop/files/ALIGNE_Ecom_Natalie_Light_Yellow-1534_960x_crop_center.jpg?v=1737642396

Aligne have some nice skirts. I would check out M&S for jeans, they are doing some lovely ones just now.

https://aligne.co/cdn/shop/files/ALIGNE_Ecom_Natalie_Light_Yellow-1534_960x_crop_center.jpg?v=1737642396

LaRevolution · 19/04/2025 19:58

I liked this but it might be too patterned for you:

Seasalt blue and white print midi skirt with pockets

Abitlosttoday · 20/04/2025 17:39

This is the exact shape I love. But yes, the print is nice but not versatile enough for me. Love the cut though.

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