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2010-02-12

Nude in the Winter

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Skirt? Pink Tartan, Winners
Boots? Nine West
Cardigan? thrifted (so soft and doesn't pill...two points)
Clutch? Hilary Radley, StyleSense
Bracelets? from the crazy lady at the Ex.
This skirt is, hands down, one of my favourites. And yet, this is only the second time I've worn it. It has so many great things going for it. The nude colour, the gorgeous fabric, the amazing sharp knife pleats and... it doesn't attract cat hair. Yet, it's a lot harder to wear than it seems.
My favourite full-skirt trick is the old hike up and belt at natural waist. That doesn't work because of that lovely marsupial pouch thingy going on up front. So, it has to sit on the hips as it does. The little pouch is cute but it's also a pain because it draws attention to the belly area and tucking in too much fabric from a shirt just adds to the bulk. I also didn't want to wear it with something that has too much volume up top because I like to stick to my 'wear one thing snug to balance out one thing loose' rule. Anything too fancy or ornate could easily be too much for this skirt(the skirt speaks for itself and says 'I'm pretty, don't steal my limelight...'). It's easier to wear it in the summer with a tee and sandals but there is something lovely about light colours on a wintry day. Long story short, this skirt is hard to wear.

And, I obviously feel guilty because I just wrote a very rambly thesis with 5 points to defend the fact that I don't wear this skirt enough...

32 comments :

Elaine said...

LOVE the skirt! I can see why it's your favorite.

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anne charlotte said...

love it!
they should make everything in fabric that doesn't attrack cat hair...i'd go for that.

Becky said...

What a great skirt! I have a similar problem with a patterned skirt I have that has similar knife pleats. I usually end up wearing a plain white tee with it, or a button up blouse (ha, the one time I wore it in the past year). I think you did a great job styling it up for the colder weather!

liz said...

That sweater is beautiful! You were lucky to find that thrifting!

Anonymous said...

It's utterly gorgeous, and deserves to be a favorite. Ever wear a longer untucked top to disguise the pocket?

Linda said...

Is this the one I made you buy?

We have the same hair today, lets have the same hair tomorrow too k?

Healthy and Homemade said...

That skirt is amazing, I love everything about it! The little clutch is also cool, and I like how you wore dark boots with the lighter neutrals. So pretty!!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous skirt! I get what you mean, though...any skirts where I feel I must tuck things into them can be a bit problematic.

Tabitha said...

Fantastic skirt and I love the detail on your clutch. What a clever loop for making carrying a lot easier.

Nadine said...

Amazing photos - you look fantastic. Beautiful colour combination. Love the pretty low-angled winter sunlight.

Sabrina said...

I love the light colors with the dark boots! You look amazing in these photos. The lighting hits you perfectly!

Robin said...

You definitely beat a difficult skirt into submission. You look great!

Fabulocity in Amish Country said...

Nude in the winter... awesome! Love this outfit! Seems like all of us should be nude more often. haha :)

Rad said...

Very retro sweater and skirt set. And very cool!
Your hair also looks great in this picture.

AsianCajuns said...

Gahh- you should wear that skirt lots more! You look gorgeous, Jentine! And how do you take pics outside in Canadian winter weather without a jacket and still look fabulous?! Cath and I can't manage that in Hotlanta winter weather.
p.s. You should totally open up your own boutique. Just make it online too so that us southerners can shop ;)

Unknown said...

Ummmmmm........ STUNNING! EXQUISITE. Insert all beautiful descriptive words here.

John R. Tate said...

“Boss, check this out. She’s talking about marsupial. That mean rodent?”

“Chew, take a doggy chill pill. That means the animal has a pouch for youngin’s exactly where most human females don’t need one.”

“Does she have rats in there? Does she? Are there? Huh? Tell me!”

“Chew, relax. The Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is the only North American marsupial north of Mexico. Scroll on down ‘n’ she’s got on another get-up with a similar pouch, salmon-colored. ”

“Little fishies in there, Boss? I like fish, too.”

“Husband, cats, a new home. What’s missin’ from this picture, Chewster?”

“Baby rats! The only thing missin’ from any picture.”

“I’m no psychologist, but I think it’s subliminal secret wish.”

“Boss, what’s sibbinal?”

“Never mind, Chewey. We’re in ‘nough trouble.”


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Julia said...

It's a beautiful skirt, though I see your point about it being a bit difficult to wear. I have several like that -- ones I can't bear to give away but that I'm not sure how to wear. Anyway, I think you've done a marvelous job here, and I love your wavy hair, too! The beautiful neutrals look so early spring, to me...
xx

Anonymous said...

I'm surprised to hear that you've only worn this lovely skirt twice because of that 'marsupial pouch thingy' in front. I thought you maybe had a thing for the pouch because I noticed that pink Ungaro skirt in the last post had one, too. :) They are both so pretty and you pull them off well. And another thing: your hair looks great!

The Small Fabric Of My Life said...

Those shades suit your colouring so well.

Danielle said...

This skirt is gorgeous and love the cardi tucked in!

Rae said...

This looks great!!

And creepy long comment because school ate my blog-reading time last week:

1) I was way down with your Good/Bad/Ugly post. I really appreciate your honesty, it helps me not feel like some lone crazy person in the blogosphere. I totally feel you on working hard to curb jealousy.

2) I kind of maybe said out loud "That is a fanfreakintastic outfit." regarding your Ungaro skirt ensemble.

Haha, love reading what you have to say, through your style or otherwise :]

gina said...

Great skirt! I love the light neutrals with the dark boots. Great contrast.

C said...

That skirt may be hard to wear, but it looks absolutely stunning. I love what you've paired it with. Gorgeous photos, girl!

H to the izzo said...

I have a skirt that's cut similarly to this one, and I have such trouble wearing mine too! Mine is pink with gold brocade pattern on it. It's a little too big too. I love your skirt, and the funky clutch!

Christen said...

I have a VERY similar skirt (but with ice blue in addition to the nude) and I find it impossible to wear. But I won't give it up because it's so beautiful. Might have to try wearing it this way!

Kendi Lea said...

what the what? why are you so freaking cute? I covet those boots!! they are perfect!

Tieka, Selective Potential said...

Lovee that skirt!

Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion) said...

You look absolutely stunning! I love that skirt, and it looks so elegant with that white cardi!

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