Winter long skirts

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This summer I lived in longish elasticated waist nice skirts with a tshirt. This suits my body as, as an apple, I really struggle to get trousers to fit.

I've had a good mooch online and in some shops and there are very few winter weight long elasticated waist skirts - those there are are satin or occasional wear. Is it that nobody wears skirts, tights and boots anymore or am I looking in the wrong places?

I think these Celtic and co knitted skirts have elasticated waists:
https://www.celticandco.com/product/supersoft-midi-skirt?cat=2151&colour=393&type=1

https://www.celticandco.com/product/luxe-flecked-midi-skirt?cat=2151&colour=82&type=1

Those are great skirts (if long enough?) The photos of the first in black show the waistband. Is it actually ‘elasticated’ or simply rib knitted?

I was also tempted by that until I saw it in real life. I’m afraid the fabric is horrible.

You're probably right about elasticated. Some are flat at the front and have elasticated ribbing at the back and that is good too.

I'm not sure! Has anyone seen them in real life?

Editing to add that I'm talking about the Celtic and Co skirts I linked just upthread,

Seen anything you like op?

I just bought a navy double-cloth cotton skirt with a shirred waist in the Boden sale for £27ish.

I am planning to wear it over thermal leggings with boots and lots of layers on top now, and as a summer skirt in the summer.

https://www.boden.com/products/double-cloth-smocked-skirt-navy

Have a look at wearsmymoney’s skirt blog.

https://www.wearsmymoney.com/

I've got a few Kemi Telford ones that I wear in summer. This cord one comes in mustard or royal blue - & there's also a denim one though it could be more like chambray.

https://kemitelford.com/products/kemi-telford-midi-needlecord-mustard-skirt

Oh no ... I'm a very tactile person & love my silks/satins/velvets ... & if not natural fibres it at least has to feel nice!! Drat!!!

I do the same with my cotton/silk/satin gathered skirts too - as long as they're not a light summery print but a dark/rich colour or pattern, I just add extra layers on top & below! Suits me as I overheat so easily that I prefer to be able to remove layers easily. Wool mix/thermal tights are good when outdoors though.

I'd agree that's the reason why there are fewer winter than summer skirts in a full elasticated waist style - they just become too thick & bunched up.

But the flat front & elastic back does work well. This Justine Tabak Bobbie style is gorgeous (cotton or linen but I'd happily wear with jumpers & boots - if I could afford them at £200+!!!).

https://justinetabak.co.uk/products/bobbie-skirt-in-cinnamon-striped-irish-linen

I found a lovely one in Apricot

https://www.debenhams.com/product/apricot-tiered-maxi-skirt_p-52f77174-e299-4fbd-b8cd-6925eab85ca5

It felt like a shell suit. Not nice.

That seems to add a lot of bulk around the waist, which wouldn't suit many women.

That skirt would be great for folk dancing.

Have you tried White Stuff?

Moleskin Panelled Skirt | Bonmarché

I've just bought this cord long skirt from Seasalt. It's 100% cotton & fits really well (but not an elasticated waist). It's quite thick cord, not needlecord, but it's very soft & hangs nicely. 25% off currently with their Black Friday deals. I'm 5'8" & it's about the same length on me as the model. I got the sea cave blue.
https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/window-wren-cord-midi-skirt

I've got a great Jil Sander really heavy ribbed, full skirted 100% cotton one and a Le Kilt gabardine one.

Not budget friendly mind!

This is the Le Kilt one.

Second that.

I went for this one from Hush. This is extremely warm and perfect for bitter February days.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/157439890877?chn

https://www.kitandkaboodal.com/products/branwen-belted-needlecord-skirt-burgundy
Lots of different colours

Depending on your budget Brora's Liberty Print jersey skirts might be worth a look

https://www.broraonline.com/uk/liberty-print-jersey-skirt-navy-botanic-ds9198km8505