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I quite fancy a pencil skirt

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Stargazing · 08/08/2008 21:05

Anyone seen any nice ones? I never wear skirts, but I think a pencil could be quite va va voom with various other bits I already have.

I'm 5,10" and a size 10, typical pear shape, big bum! This shape would look okay on me wouldn't it?

anyway, if you've seen any nice ones, would love your suggestions. Don't won't to spend a mint as wearing a new look means that I may not wear it that often!

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Stargazing · 08/08/2008 21:48

anyone think any of these are any good?

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traceybath · 08/08/2008 22:01

link just takes to a blank search page

Stargazing · 08/08/2008 22:03

bugger. Warehouse.

this work?

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Jewelsandgems · 08/08/2008 22:04

It's a bit 'worky'.

traceybath · 08/08/2008 22:06

i like it but can never quite pull off that 'sexy secretary/maggie gylenhall' thing myself.

what were you planning on wearing with it and when?

Flmsprrw · 08/08/2008 22:07

a bit dull

How about one of those ones with the fishtaily bit at the back - would emphasise the voluptuousness etc

Would love a nice skirt, but have no decent shoes to go with one

Jewelsandgems · 08/08/2008 22:07

there is this that is less worky, but - well - still not that exciting. And it is stretch satin (I.E only for the brave and those without lumps)

www.oasis-stores.com/fcp/product/Oasis/Skirts/Stretch-satin-seamed-pencil-sk/5490000601

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Jewelsandgems · 08/08/2008 22:10

www.frenchconnection.com/product/womens+Skirts/73A8E/Checkers+Skirt.htm

mmmm.

Jewelsandgems · 08/08/2008 22:12

I like this one though:

www.warehouse.co.uk/fcp/product/-/SKIRTS/HIGH-WAIST-BUTTON-FRONT-PENCIL/7118

Stargazing · 08/08/2008 22:15

I have this which I thought might be quite good with a pencil. Plus high high heels? I have some pretty fab shoes, might take away from the worky thing?

Christ, stretch satin, I couldn't. I wish!! My ass really accounts for about 8 of my 10 stone, trust me. Can big bums do pencils? J Lo has, right?

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Flmsprrw · 08/08/2008 22:15

ooh i like the oasis one and the second warehouse one

But the size 10 with a big bum thing - it can be big in proportion with the rest of your body. Not saying that SG's is big, but it can be iyswim

Flmsprrw · 08/08/2008 22:16

Yes big bum can do pencil - it turns from big to sexy voluptuous.

I have a ledge sticky out round arse

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Stargazing · 08/08/2008 22:23

lol janitor! lust on the school run.

what do you thikn with the top I linked to?

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Stargazing · 08/08/2008 22:31

tucked in with a big waist cincher though?

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Flmsprrw · 08/08/2008 22:35

Ooh i like tmmj link for the top! less keen on yours tbh (sorry )

Stargazing · 08/08/2008 22:40

lol flmsprrw, don't be silly. I don't mind

{goes and cries about top then clocks big bum again and cries even more]

at the risk of linking to netaporter, which I know always makes people irritated, I could show you that top with a pencil and the fact that it looks good?

well it looks good on a size 8, 6ft mannequin at least Envy

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mrsruffallo · 08/08/2008 22:43

One of my outfits!
Black pencil skirt, black pumps, black polo neck.
I really like them

Stargazing · 08/08/2008 22:43

[cries even more and reaches for the gin]

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