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Meow · Coach

ques about length of skirt?

atlgirl · Gucci

IMO like most things, some of the WNTW rules are subjective (though I love Stacy and Clinton). Petite, small-framed women probably shouldn't wear long, full skirts because they tend to look "swallowed up" in something like that, though I suppose there are always exceptions. It depends on the cut and fit of the skirt, I think.

That skirt looks a little overwhelming to me though - long and really full. I don't wear long skirts that often (I am 5'5") but when I do, mine are long and relatilvey narrow, not full cut. I don't even wear circle skirts because I don't feel that they flatter me, though I love A-line skirts (less fabric at the bottom than a circle skirt), which are very flattering.

HTH

shopaholic · Kenneth Cole

That is a beautiful skirt; very pucci looking. You could always get it hemmed if it is too long.

jestillman · Kenneth Cole

sorry, what's "What Not To Wear" ???? i feel like i need to know this ASAP. Stacy and Clinton? am i totally missing the point here?

member · Hermes

jestillman wrote:

sorry, what's "What Not To Wear" ???? i feel like i need to know this ASAP. Stacy and Clinton? am i totally missing the point here?

You don't know what What Not to Wear is? You're missing out!!! It's a show on TLC where they take people who are fashion diasters and make them over. Here go to the website and check it out: http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/whatnottowear/whatnottowear.html

Dizzy · Marc Jacobs

I'm with the other girls - the rules don't always apply, but that particular skirt looks like it would overwhlm anyone less than 5'8"

jestillman · Kenneth Cole

shopchicago33 wrote:

jestillman wrote: sorry, what's "What Not To Wear" ???? i feel like i need to know this ASAP. Stacy and Clinton? am i totally missing the point here? You don't know what What Not to Wear is? You're missing out!!! It's a show on TLC where they take people who are fashion diasters and make them over. Here go to the website and check it out: http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/whatnottowear/whatnottowear.html

THAT'S IT! I'm asking for Tivo/DVR for hannukah!

tara t · Marc Jacobs

that skirt would stop right at the bigger part of my calves (i'm 5'7). so while i really like the skirt, i think it would have to be hemmed, or skipped over to find something that would look perfect on. i also think it's a strange length and may make it difficult to find a coat to wear with it...

Lilykind · Hermes

I think it needs to be hemmed...the print is pretty and the hem job doesn't look too hard. The skirt at its present length just wouldn't flatter anyone who isn't over 5' 8" with a relatively slim build.