Skirting the issue of skirts

Recently I purchased two skirts at Target (as you might have noticed in my posts).  The great thing about skirts is how versatile they can be. And even more:

1. They can be inexpensive and make your wardrobe larger.
2. They are always appropriate to wear any place you go.
3. A skirt looks good if you pick one that looks great on you.

Inexpensive? Absolutely. You can find skirts at H&M for very little money, Old Navy for cheap or at stores like Bloomingdale's for a lot more money. They are such a fashion staple, so you get to decide how much you want to spend.

Appropriate for all occasions? Heck, yeah. From dinner out, to the theater, to work, to a wedding. You cannot go wrong with a simple skirt. 





Looks good on you? Here's where you need a good mirror or an honest friend or both.  No matter how good your legs are or how small your bum is, a too-short hem line is not appropriate for "women of a certain age." And short pleated skirts are best suited for school girls, not us.



That doesn't mean all your skirts need to be close to your ankles, but close to the knee is totally appropriate and much more flattering.
   Just say NOOOOOO! 


Great skirt styles are so varied:



 

Mix and matching is fun.  There are many colors, textures, and patterns available for us to wear today.  Aren't we lucky?

Remember some wise advice I learned from a friend many years ago:  When you try on an outfit (skirt, top, whatever you are trying on), if the first five seconds don't make you say "YES!" - don't buy it. It never gets better than the first five seconds.  Don't twist it, adjust it, think that you can maybe do something to make it look better.  Just don't buy it.  It's that simple.  And you will find the right piece with time, energy and patience. 

Since today is May 12, Happy Mother's Day to all of you who are moms.  Until next Sunday, show some leg and have a wonderful week.

Stylistically yours,


Sooz