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WIW: plaid and ruffles

September 9, 2014

I tried a version of Angie's plaid shirt ensemble. My plaid shirt is an ombre plaid peasant blouse. Instead of a lace skirt, I wore one made of ruffled knit fabric.

The outfit (worn to work): burgundy, gray, and black ombre plaid wool gauze peasant blouse (made by me); ruffled-knit tube skirt (made by me); black sling-back Mary Janes (Think! Aida); black satchel (Elliott Lucca, Olvera); silver pave disk earrings (Lucky).

This outfit had a medium happiness factor. I like it the pieces, and I think I like them together, but the skirt isn't comfortable. I realize I need to make another one, or remake this one. The lining I put in it doesn't prevent it from being see-through, and so I have to wear a slip with it. And with the tight fit of the skirt, the slip bunches up repeatedly throughout the day--aaargh! That can definitely put a damper on one's outfit happiness, don't you think?

Thanks for looking! Thoughts and suggestions welcome!

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15 Comments

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    Great top! Skirt has to go if it is uncomfortable. I think a shorter or tucked length would work better with a skirt anyway!

  • thimblelina replied 9 years ago

    Wow! You are really talented. I love the soft edge to your plaid shirt!

  • Alana in Canada replied 9 years ago

    Hard to see the details on the skirt--it's too bad it is not working out for you. I do like that plaid on you, though. Very flattering with your colouring. 

  • replied 9 years ago

    Ah, now you see, I'd wear a plaid shirt like that as it isn't so much like a button-down. I really like the pairing with the skirt. Such a shame about the lining and slip bugging you because it looks great.

  • Suz replied 9 years ago

    Top is lovely on you. As for a bunching skirt -- ARGH!! The worst. I wonder if this is one reason skirts sometimes go orphaned? It looks terrific, but if it annoys you, out it goes! 

  • replied 9 years ago

    The shirt looks great, plays up your hair. I am sorry about the bunching skirt. I hate that, and you often can't tell until you are out of the house and stuck for the day!

  • Mona replied 9 years ago

    What a lovely outfit, Sharan! I hope you can fix the bunching problem with skirt.

  • viva replied 9 years ago

    The ombre plaid of that top is so interesting and lush -- it takes the plaid shirt to a whole new level. I really love it.

  • Ingunn replied 9 years ago

    The top is lovely and should be really versatile. Great colors, too! I prefer plaid with less contrast, like this one. Bunching skirts are terrible. I'm confident that you can whip up a new one in no time, to bring out a more happy expression on your face :)

  • Aubergine replied 9 years ago

    Kind of a shame about the skirt, but I love the outfit! I especially love both the colors and the shape of the plaid shirt.

  • jackiec replied 9 years ago

    You look great but how frustrating about the skirt. I do like it's silhouette, though; maybe it's worth a re-work?

  • Tanya replied 9 years ago

    Lovely outfit, too bad about the skirt fit issues.  Maybe taking out the lining might help?

  • Emily replied 9 years ago

    That is too bad about the bunching skirt!  I like the outfit and think the plaid is lovely on you.  I wonder how the shirt would look tucked in? 

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 9 years ago

    Thanks for your comments, everyone!
    Shevia and Emily, I would like to try the top tucked. I thought about a faux-tuck, but opted not to do it, just for a change. Seems like I faux-tuck every day! :)
    Jackie and Tanya, I'm going to see how hard it is to rip out the skirt lining and replace it. I may just start all over--that could be easier, but I might not find the fabric again. I originally made the skirt without a lining, and the slip bunched then, too. :(
    Suz, good observation on skirts. Finding the right slip is often hard. For me, skirts are hard, period, because I have trouble with proportions.

  • Parsley replied 9 years ago

    That's a great rendition of Angie's ensemble, Sharan!
    Too bad about the skirt. :-(
    The trouble with replacing the lining is that it may still bunch up, and then you're out a lot of time and trouble. I hope you get it figured out, because it looks really nice on you.

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Welcome to my style blog. Dressing is something all of us do each day, but for me it is also a hobby. I like to find new ways to wear the clothes I have, make new clothes to add to my wardrobe (yes, sewing is another hobby!), shop for clothes, read and discuss fashion. Following You Look Fab has fueled my interest in taking outfit pictures to see where I've been and to get different perspectives on style. Thanks for joining me. I always appreciate hearing your thoughts.