4.27.2010

A Mixed Bag

Stripes? Sure. Baby blue skirt? Why not? Hot pink shoes and hat? You betcha. Yesterday's outfit had a little bit of everything. I just forgot to take photos of the kitchen sink I wore as a ring.
The List:
-grey striped tee, Gap
-grey cargidan, Gap
-baby blue skirt, Clu
-lace tights, Givenchy
-pink flats, Restricted
-flower pendant necklace, vintage DIY
-fuzzy fuchsia hat, H&M
When I bought this skirt a few years ago, I refused to wear anything that wasn't super low rise. I remember laughing at my mother for wearing things at her natural waist, and naturally purchased this skirt in a size up so it could sit at my hips. What a silly little Nina I was! I rarely wear the skirt because the fit is just off-- I tried to make it higher yesterday with the drawstring, but the bagginess wouldn't go away. Just goes to show you- Mom knows best (sometimes.) I think it is time to give this skirt away, since I wear it about once a year and am always disappointed.

Any quick and dirty suggestions on making a slightly too large skirt fit? I am pretty DIY-incompetent, so easy fixes only please!

8 comments:

Lisa said...

Those tights are pretty awesome!

If you want them to sit higher, how about just wearing them with a wide stretchy belt? You may have to mess with how the skirt fabric lays though, so it doesn't bunch up under the buckle.

Kimberly said...

Love the necklace - so gorgeous!

La Historiadora de Moda said...

I'd try belting it to make it sit higher. If that doesn't work, I'd have someone who can sew better than I take it in for me.

Modesty is Pretty said...

well how about a needle and thread and sew it in..or dye another color?
If not I guess the best option is giving it away, it looks cute with your outfit.

BBM said...

what a beautyful building ure in! and u seriously have the best flats collection there lady!

Mom said...

I suggest you offer the skirt to your mother!

.:JoaNNa:. said...

what a cute outfit! ;)

a la Modest said...

I just bought an over-sized skirt this weekend (just blogged about it!). You should try to just pin it on the waist to adjust the width and even the length by making it a high waisted skirt and securing the sides with a pin.

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