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Lilykind · Hermes

denim miniskirt

e_doli · Dooney & Bourke

I just ordered this one from american eagle:

oops, can' post the pic b/c i'm on a mac -- it's the bungalow denim mini. here's the link:
http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?rcid=womens&scid=cat90046&sscid=&navroot=womens&productId=0315_1725

i'll post a review when i get it.

I have 2 other summer skirts that are this same style from AE and they fit really well -- i wear them a lot. I'm 5'3 and they are the perfect length (they are 13 1/2" long) -- short enough to look like a cute mini but long enough that it's tasteful. they hit almost exactly in the middle of my upper leg.

i think the jcrew one would be too long if you're looking for a mini -- it would probably hit just above your knee.

lilyann · Dooney & Bourke

I really like the Jcrew one. Its very cute and I think would be more versatile.

JoceyBaby23 · Gucci

I actually like the Jcrew one the best. One reason: I am SOO anti A&F..

And I like that the JCrew looks a tiny bit longer.. Its still a mini but you can sit in it comfortably and not have to worry about your woo-haa making an appearance! :)

member · Hermes

It depends how short you want it. I saw the J.Crew one IRL and it might be too long for you, since you're shorter. It looked like the perfect mini for me, but I'm 5'7. I like the J.Crew one best though. Any chance you can try it on first?

Mandy · Kate Spade

i also hate a&f but that mini is super cute. i love the j crew one but i wouldn't consider it a mini, if thats what you want i would go for the a&f one.

Elle · Hermes

IMO the Jcrew one looks like it would be darn near knee length. Have you seen this one?

Hollister:

$40

shopgirl82 · Chanel

if you want it deconstructed, i would try just cutting one. it always bothers me when i see seams in the front of skirts, so i would vote against the j.crew one. i voted for the abercrombie one. one other option, i got this one a while ago (oct.) from j.crew and i really like it. maybe check the outlets or ebay.

bumblebee · Coach

i have that same one as shopgirl. and i agree with what she said--maybe it's a good idea to buy one that is a teeny bit too long on you, then you can cut it to exactly where you want it.

are you wanting it for weekends-only, or will this be something that you might wear to work sometimes with flats? i think cutting one yourself might give you the most versatility.

jaymiek · Coach

You might want to try looking for denim minis at Ross or T.J. Maxx- I got my A&F mini at Ross a while ago for like $10 and my other one at T.j. maxx last year for less than $20. I like the Hollister mini that Elle posted. I think their denim is decent for the price, and it IS cheaper than A&F.

Lilykind · Hermes

bumblebee wrote:

are you wanting it for weekends-only, or will this be something that you might wear to work sometimes with flats? i think cutting one yourself might give you the most versatility.

I really liked that one but I was trying to be good so I resisted buying it. I would try looking for it at the outlets but you know what stinks? I think the nearest J. Crew outlet is 90 minutes away from LA. Times like this I really start missing Woodbury Commons.

jaymiek, thanks for the tip. I found a cute one from Hudson at my local Ross for $30 so I've had luck there before.

I'm definitely not thinking of spending a ton of money on this, since I can't wear destroyed denim to work.

lynnie · Chanel

A + F all the way, coming from someone that HATES that store and won't step into it for any reason other than the denim, sometimes. i have that skirt in the bleached wash and i love it- almost bought that one too- maybe this summer i will. i must have worn it every other day, so while the price IS high, its worth it to front the $60 over having a $35 skirt that is seriously so so.

ViViDogWear · Kate Spade

I agree wih Lynnie - my A&F jeans from years ago last longer thaqn my new Joe's and Sevens.

Lynnie - love your styling on the mini!

A&F or A&E - I think they are reasonable and cute!

rosie_the_riveter · Gucci

abercrombie

atlgirl · Gucci

That Abercrombie & the last one seem waaaay short to me - just looking at the pics scream "hoochie" to me (sorry, lilykind - I know you're not a hoochie girl!). I like the jcrew one the best.

-- Edited by atlgirl at 09:54, 2006-01-26

tara t · Marc Jacobs

i have this one too. i it. but i do remember seeing it in the j.crew catalog and thinking "hmm that sure seems long" but then when i got it, not so much. so i voted for the j. crew skirt.

and another thing, there was once a dress from j.crew that i wanted but was no longer in stores or online, so i called and got it. it *may* be a long shot, but you never know :)

good luck