Wednesday, 9 March 2011

Work Wear Wednesday

Maxi-skirts - (I deeply wish...)

I wish I had long enough legs to carry off a skirt like this. I love this look... After seeing these pages in Elle a few months ago, I dutifully purchased a black (much cheaper) version of the skirt above from a second hand shop, desperately hoping it would fit.

After months of lurking in a drawer, I have finally given up any hope of wearing it. The Olsen twins look great in things like this but I am, sadly, not an Olsen twin. Besides all else, the skirt is a little too big for me around the waist, and so snakes down my hips to well and truly trail and get caught up under my shoes, therefore running the risk of being pulled down. (That would be embarrassing - particularly when trying to board/depart a commuter train.)

You can now find my version of the skirt on ebay for a very low starting price. I just want it to go to a good home.. in the meantime, I shall search for a more practical skirt length..
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21 comments:

  1. Bud and Leo9 March 2011 at 13:37

    I can't wait to sport Maxi's this summer!

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  2. Tabatha9 March 2011 at 16:46

    I'm planning to try wearing a maxiskirt this summer, too. So sorry to hear yours didn't fit you so well.
    So far I haven't had much look with them, either. I'm not tall enough for maxis, but I'll give them another try, though. Somewhere out there must be the perfect maxiskirt for both of us - we just need to believe in it (& find it asap) *lol*

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  3. Dylan Fitzgerald9 March 2011 at 17:18

    ALAS! I feel your pain in terms of not quite the right length/fears of public de-skirting. I myself am decidedly NOT long-legged, so maxi skirts kind of make me look like a fairly squat, fluted column. Bad news, that.

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  4. Hilary Grace9 March 2011 at 18:23

    I thrifted this amazing maxi skirt earlier this year and I can't wait to wear it on a nicer day. The only problem is I have to wear it low on my hips so it's long enough.. I'm too tall!
    Yours looks so adorable! So sorry it didn't work out for you.. back to the drawing (thrifting?) board I guess. Do you enjoy thrift shopping?

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  5. Diana Mieczan9 March 2011 at 19:45

    I totally adore maxi skirts and the second one blew me away!!! The colour is amazing:) Have a lovely day, sweetie
    Kisses

    Ps: I’m hosting a charming jewelry GIVEAWAY today! Hope you’ll join in:)

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  6. Amber Schmidt9 March 2011 at 22:40

    I can absolutely relate! At five feet tall, maxi skirts taunt me.

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  7. Laura Mullins10 March 2011 at 01:26

    it is hard to wear long skirts! i always feel like a giant. but just last weekend i happened to find one (actually two) that work for me. you shouldn't give uo - keep looking! (:

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  8. Kristy10 March 2011 at 01:45

    I totally agree! I'm so short a maxi would look so silly on me. Keep looking though, you might find the right one :) x

    myheartstumbles.blogspot.com

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  9. Simply Me10 March 2011 at 12:07

    I Love that Green maxi, just beautiful...Just found your blog....very cool

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  10. Tasha10 March 2011 at 12:42

    There's a reason I adore your blog. There isn't a post that isn't stunning! I love what you pull out of that big jumble and make it treasure. The maxi is stunning, a beautiful green. Actually, it reminds me of the dinner party gown in Atonement.
    Keep it coming!
    X from the St. Udio

    http://continuouslycuriouslycurious.blogspot.com/

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  11. Aquí10 March 2011 at 13:19

    Love the green Maxi!! Such a great color!

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  12. Sabrina10 March 2011 at 15:31

    i'm quite tall but still i'm hesitating to buy a maxi skirt..the green one you postet is just gorgeous! nice work:-)

    jumellejumelle.blogspot.com

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  13. Brittany H.10 March 2011 at 18:23

    There's absolutely nothing wrong with not being an Olsen twin. If anything, I think that might be a good thing. I can't pull of those skirts either. I am shaped like a pear, and with these hips, I look like a wall of fabric walking towards you. Short shirts and tights will always be hip.

    Hugs!

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  14. Sophie Delphis10 March 2011 at 20:31

    I've always loved long skirts! There was a time in my primary school days when I dressed in Victorian clothing as much as possible... Although, all taste aside, it is true they pose some logistical problems - I used to hike in them!

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  15. Olivia10 March 2011 at 20:43

    That green skirt is such a beautiful pea green :) can you not try a high waisted long skirt? I tired one a few weeks ago because my legs are on the short side, and it works pretty well :) x

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  16. Petitebine11 March 2011 at 07:56

    Maxi skirts are super cool! Love the color of that green one <333

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  17. Meg11 March 2011 at 08:36

    I love your blog,nice discovery!
    Would u visit my blog and follow me?
    http://themissidea.blogspot.com/!
    thanks!
    xoxo

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  18. Gabriella11 March 2011 at 09:32

    That is such a lush green! Love it!x

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  19. Annabelle Fleur11 March 2011 at 22:43

    Wow, your blog is fantastic! I simply adore that maxi green skirt!!! Now following, maybe you'll have time to visit my blog:)

    Kisses,
    Annabelle
    http://vivaluxury.blogspot.com

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  20. rachael12 March 2011 at 04:50

    I totally agree! I love the maxi skirts but have not found one that works well with my long legs and short torso. I love the look of the green pleated skirt though. Definietly inspires me to keep looking! I hope you find the perfect one :)
    xoxo,
    Rachael

    http://piecessofthisaddiction.blogspot.com/

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  21. flotsam & flummery15 March 2011 at 19:05

    I loved this Elle article.

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