I was so excited to discover these sari silk wrap skirts, I ordered a knee-length one immediately, even though I really wanted a long one, because the long ones were temporarily out of stock.
Within the next week, the long ones were back available (but with a long wait), and I ordered one of those, too.
The first one finally came this weekend. What do you think?
E replied 8 years ago
Super pretty and fun! Love it. :)
Love this one! It's a good length on you, but I want to see what the longer one looks like too.
Did you order the longer one in the same colourway?
Maneera replied 8 years ago
Oh it's lovely! What a gorgeous print and colour!!! Looks really good on you.
PS: I adore your haircut and your pretty smile :)
Word Lily replied 8 years ago
Thanks, ladies!
Smittie: The precise patterns and colors are a surprise. I think I gave them the same list of preferences, but who knows what the longer one will look like!
Would the length of this one be better a little shorter, or a little longer? Or leave it here?
TraceyLiz65 replied 8 years ago
A fabulous skirt, can see why you are so excited. Looking forward to see the longer version.
I have no idea!
Are you only going to keep one?
Oh, it's lovely! The colour is delicious.
You have a lovely smile btw :)
Joy replied 8 years ago
A pretty breezy skirt that could be worn dressy too.
Word Lily replied 8 years ago
No, I plan to keep both of them.
Word Lily replied 8 years ago
That's my hope, Joy! :D
cjh replied 8 years ago
Great shape, length and color for you. Glad it worked out so well!
I misread your original question. I'm not the person to answer questions about hemming, because I'm not that picky about skirt lengths. I think it looks good as-is.
Ankita replied 8 years ago
What a fun, colourful outfit... YLF!
The print and colours in the skirt and stunning and you've paired it nicely with a solid colour blouse and relaxed footwear... looks great :) Can't wait to see the longer skirt on you.
Love your smile!
unfrumped replied 8 years ago
Love that color blue, and blues and burgundy look great on you.
I would also try pairing it with something akin to one of the lighter colors in the skirt, for a bit of monochrome look. However, good to be on Team Wear Now, as I sometimes have lofty plans for matching and then lose out on wearing!
E replied 8 years ago
I like the length as is, but like Smittie I'm not terribly fussy about skirt lengths (or elongating legs in general), so take that at what it's worth!
Word Lily replied 8 years ago
Thanks, E! I don't care about making my legs look longer than they are, but some skirt lengths just hit at unflattering lengths.
I'd like to see how you look in the longer skirt, styled with a looser, drapier top, the kind that crosses over in front. With boots! I love the color of the top you have on, but it's too clingy to be flattering, IMHO.
Jenn replied 8 years ago
I like it! Do you feel like you in it?
Deborah replied 8 years ago
It is so pretty. I really like it and the length.
Word Lily replied 8 years ago
I'm afraid it's suffering by comparison to the long-awaited, much-touted version of itself in my head, like an over-hyped bestselling book.
The wrap style that was so alluring to me because I'll be able to wear it for quite a while is also one of my concerns. It's fussy to put on. Wind and curious toddlers are likely to lift the wrap. There's a decent amount of overlap, and it's not like I work with toddlers. And the wind thing, well, I live on the plains, so it's an issue. But probably not much of one; I've probably got a hand that can hold it closed when it's windy and I'm out in it — it's not like I'm likely to wear this on a hike on a blustery day.
Just a note: It's quite warm-weather specific, at least in this length. It'll go a ways into the fall for me, but not to really cold weather, even with boots, I don't think.
My other concern is possibly an issue of fantasy life versus my actual life. I haven't found a way to get actual workouts into my life, so instead the past 6+ months I've been using my Fitbit to motivate me to get steps in here and there, throughout the day. And it's working! But this means that I get quite sweaty, several times a day, from running in place or from running up and down and up and down the stairs. And while I never planned to dry clean this, I also don't think throwing it in with the load of jeans is smart.
Jenn: I haven't actually worn it; I just threw it on so DH could take photos yesterday. So I don't know for sure how I'll feel in it for all day.
Unfrumped: I have some turquoise/aqua tops, and that was my initial thought for pairing, but none of the ones that were clean when I was taking the photo were a perfect match. Is that what you meant by lighter color(s)? There's also a white-type color in the bottom layer. I also have a chartreuse that will work I think, if none of the turquoise/teal/aquas end up working.
Thanks, E, Smittie, Maneera, Tracey, Diane, Joy, cjh, Ankita, and Deborah!
Windchime replied 8 years ago
The skirt is so pretty and could be styled casually or more dressy. The color of your shirt looks wonderful with it; I'd be interested to see it with one of your other shirts, also.
Enjoy!
donnat replied 8 years ago
It looks lovely, I recently thrifted one , the fabric is so gorgeous. Hand wash, in the machine is the way to go I think.
amiable replied 8 years ago
It's gorgeous, and you could wear it a lot when it's warm enough. I've found for me that I wear casual skirts a lot in the summer, and don't wear skirts of any sort hardly at all in the winter.
I think it could be a real summer workhorse if it fits in your real lifestyle (I would wear a pair of cotton slip-like shorts underneath for the toddler and wind problems - they make summer skirts much easier for me).
