Ug. I hate the title of this post, but that’s totally what I thought of as I put this outfit together. I wanted something cute and comfortable that would show off my legs as I road tested my new booties. I’m also trying to get used to my new specs so I kind of build the outfit from the top (specs) and bottom (shoes).
♥ Dark Green Cardigan: Penneys ♥ Grey Tshirt: Dunnes (€2!) ♥ Black Tulip Skirt: New Look ♥ Black Booties: Marks & Spencer ♥ Glasses: Specsavers ♥
Let’s talk tulip skirts. I’ve read a lot of conflicting reviews of them, but I have to say as a gal with her fair share of hips, I love them. They fall nicely around my hips and the draping makes it look like my curves are intentional (which they are) not a bi-product (as they might be in a pencil skirt). Of course there’s no hard and fast rule on clothes, you just have to wear what’s right for you.
I grabbed the t-shirt the other day as I was getting new gym/dance class clothes and it ended up fitting really well, so it got promoted to regular wardrobe rotation. All in all, this outfit was a bit of a risk for me (I usually shy away from short skirts during the day) but I think it worked. I like showing off my legs in these shoes. Plus they are actually really comfortable to walk all around in. Yay!
whisty // Nov 20, 2009 at 5:28 pm
This outfit is really cute! Love the skirt and shoes and the glasses are pretty smashing too!
laurendare // Nov 20, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Thanks! Nice to get positive feedback on the glasses, still reeling from the trauma of getting horrendous grandma glasses at 10yrs old!