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Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!

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faithfultoGeorgeMichael · Yesterday 22:16

I am 2 inches shorter than the model, have to wear flat shoes.
Size 8. I want too wear it as much as possible :) I bought it as it is beautiful and cannot find ways to wear it. Thanks for any help!
It looks white on my screen but it is very pale pink.

Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
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Heatwaveintheoffice · Today 00:07

I would wear it with something like this

Linen Blend Blouse (Sleeveless)
www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E483890-000/00?colorDisplayCode=01&sizeDisplayCode=003&pldDisplayCode=000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=appshare

EleanorMc67 · Today 01:31

Cecilie Bahnsen, OP??! What a great Vinted find!

Her clothes are uber romantic, in an OTT way. I like her frou-frou/frilly tops & skirts together, but would personally leave it to someone younger to carry the entire head-to-toe look off (I'm in my 50s too). Nightmare Ballerina is an excellent description of her clothes, btw, @OtterandaRock !!

Are you usually a casual dresser, OP? Or do you like to be a bit smarter? If you're not keen on pinks or reds next to your face, what colours do you like & suit - & what is your colouring? (It's a pity as I think a richer pink or a bright red would work really well on top!)

I have a couple of Kemi Telford skirts, as mentioned by a PP, & like them with plain fitted cotton T-shirts - or very fine plain jumpers in autumn/winter. Partly to show off the print (not relevant with this skirt), & partly to keep my top half neat in contrast with the fullness of the skirt.

I would normally say white with pink is fine, & classic & summery - but it's such a pale pink that it might just look mismatched? Ditto with cream. It's hard to say just based on a photo - it might be a more obvious pink in reality. Is the fabric a sort of crinkled matte polyester? As contrasting it with a silk/satin shell top might be good?

Personally, I would probably butch it up a bit with black - chunky studded sandals & a black shell top (possibly with a peplum frill at the base). The cap-sleeve T-shirt above would also be good in black. Which is probably not dissimilar to how I'd have worn it in the late 80s/early 90s!

EleanorMc67 · Today 02:14

And add a vintage silk scarf in similar tones to tie things together - like one of these from eBay. You could tie it at your neck or at the waist (very in right now), but I think tying it to your bag would work best with this skirt (you don't want to hide the ruched hip details).

(The fourth scarf is vintage Givenchy.)

https://ebay.us/m/7lqgP2
https://ebay.us/m/KN5QbS
https://ebay.us/m/Inylc6
https://ebay.us/m/JrsRGt

Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
EleanorMc67 · Today 02:19

Footwear-wise, I'd go with chunky/studded/tough-looking sandals.

The "uglier" versions would be Isabel Marant or Ganni (the last two), but DM sandals or similar would work. They even come in pale pink!

https://www.drmartens.com/uk/en_gb/gryphon-quad-nubuck-sandals-powder-pink/p/41127650

https://www.schuh.co.uk/womens/dr-martens-gryphon-black-sandals/1753157020/

Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Meadowfinch · Today 02:23

meltingmoaner · Yesterday 22:23

a short sleeve waist length knit

This works. I have a waist length, short sleeved cotton cardigan that goes well with a similar skirt.

At size 8 you could get away with a crop top and sandals, or a leotard type top.

The skirt is pale and quite plain so I'd look for something more intricate as a top - embroidery or a print of some kind.

Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
EleanorMc67 · Today 02:34

Another variation (as you said you want to wear it lots - & you should!). If you did want to wear it in a slightly softer, more romantic way, without going on full-on outsize ruffles etc, you could pair it with a fitted floral top in toning colours, similar to one of these?

https://www.desigual.com/en_GB/26SWTK14.html (I dislike Desigual usually, but this could work well if accessorised properly, I think?)

https://www.mytheresa.com/gb/en/women/ganni-floral-ruched-satin-top-beige-p01076811?slink_id=6a4f2cde-cae7-428a-845c-43ef870b7e6e

https://roandzo.com/products/hand-painted-tulip-shell-top

https://trafficpeople.co.uk/products/splendour-sass-falls-top

https://www.wolfandbadger.com/eu/muscifera-silk-sleeveless-top/

Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
EleanorMc67 · Today 03:08

Would you wear more of a coral pink, OP? Like this?

https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-floral-knitted-vest/p/clp23067321?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

Or a rose-pink or a mix of white with pink? These are Essentiel Antwerp tops. I like how they're both structured & frilled, so they're not overly girly. Sold out but they pop up on eBay/Vinted.

I like it in the coral version, which is on eBay in a 12 right now. And I like cool & warm pinks mixed too. You can see it in the floral skirt worn with the plain pink top.

https://www.essentiel-antwerp.com/it_en/p/pink-top-honour

https://ebay.us/m/1Cuawr

Or maybe hunt down a Cecilie Bahnsen top on Vinted/eBay ...?!

Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
EleanorMc67 · Today 03:11

Also Essentiel Antwerp & out of stock, but either the pink & red (which I assume you won't like) or the blue (which you might?) could work - & might pop up on eBay/Vinted?

https://www.essentiel-antwerp.com/uk/p/blue-multicolor-shirt-jaiden

Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
EleanorMc67 · Today 03:16

Another option - pure white (or hot pink!) with a single simple ruffle - frilled but structured.

https://www.essentiel-antwerp.com/uk/p/white-top-joojoo

Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
EleanorMc67 · Today 03:19

In fact, if you want to go with a white or coloured top rather than black, Essentiel Antwerp has a lot of options!

https://www.essentiel-antwerp.com/uk/p/blue-white-yellow-polo-jember

Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
nzeire · Today 03:30

I love skirts but have issues with the tops to go with! Someone earlier said denim, that would be my go to. Either a denim shirt over a vest, or my fitted denim Zara blouse with puff sleeves. It works for me!

EleanorMc67 · Today 03:40

Some options on eBay in your size (I think!). I quite like the idea of mixing up your pastels, especially if you prefer blue/mauve/yellow to pink next to your face.

https://ebay.us/m/FTn551

https://ebay.us/m/1XGvF3

https://ebay.us/m/tMCiqA

https://ebay.us/m/1vjNTt

Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
BuddhaAtSea · Today 05:29

I have a similar one from me and em, I wear it with a slim fit T-shirt and a waistcoat, or a boxy short T-shirt. I have some Benetton cotton knit T-shirts that work with it too. I think just a linen waistcoat would work too. Or a boatneck 3/4 linen T-shirt.

CardOrCash · Today 05:34

frumpydump · Yesterday 22:43

I think there’s a difference between “I have some ideas” or “how would you style this” and “I’ve spent a ton of money on this ugly skirt that I now can’t wear”.

The skirt is horrendous btw

Are you this rude in real life? What made you this way do you think?

CardOrCash · Today 05:37

I tend to wear dark tops. I like the idea of navy with pale pink. Would this top work or would there be issues at the waist?

Please help me style this skirt, I haven't worn it yet!
CardOrCash · Today 05:42

frumpydump · Yesterday 22:43

I think there’s a difference between “I have some ideas” or “how would you style this” and “I’ve spent a ton of money on this ugly skirt that I now can’t wear”.

The skirt is horrendous btw

It’s crazy that you started a thread yesterday saying that you were unstylish and that you were begging people not to be mean about your clothes! Oh the irony.

shockthemonkey · Today 05:54

It’s lovely, but I wouldn’t try to wear it with a chunky jumper tucked in. Something close-fitting on top. If you go the red body suit route, won’t the suit show through the skirt and make it look like you picked the wrong color knickers? Caveat, I am pretty bad at styling (sorry)

faithfultoGeorgeMichael · Today 06:46

Such great ideas!! Thanks so so much I have some tops not unlike some of the ones @EleanorMc67 has kindly found, I will do a big trying on session!

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greendish · Today 06:54

I love the skirt OP, great Vinted find.

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