I bought this skirt somewhat on a whim at H&M because I loved it and it was $30 and I thought that the things I didn't like about it (a little long, a smidge too poufy) could be easily fixed by my tailor.
Welllll, that's not the case. The tailor pinned and tucked, and I just didn't like it. I think I would have to pay to have the skirt totally remade, which would be more than $100, which I just don't want to spend right now. Problem is, I kind've wanted to wear this to an event this weekend. So, I need honest opinions. Do either of these two ways to wear it work, at all? I know some of you might just hate the skirt, and that's okay; I can handle the honesty.
Any other ways to wear it suggested are welcome. The main problem is that the skirt has an elastic waist, and I have a big tummy, so I have to control any bulging where the waist hits.
Option #1: With the corset top, skirt is at my natural waist.
Option #2: With skirt pulled higher on my waist and corset top fastened over it. This is the length I want, but I'm worried I look fat with the extra layer under the corset and I feel ghetto for being too cheap to pay to have it shortened.
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I didn't see the first option from the side, but I think the second option, with the corset overtop of it, definitely isn't flattering. I know you don't like the length on the first one, but I really do love that length, and I think it looks really cute
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I do like the length of the second one, but I agree that it isn't the most flattering. However, I think that the length of the first one would be totally fine and totally cute.
Honestly,I think that it's really easy to tell that you have a great figure - and therefore don't necessarily have to worry about everything being the most flattering. Like, sometimes models will look heavy wearing a certain dress or something - but you know it's not the model. I think the skirt is really cute and unique, and I don't think it's that unflattering that you should return it, or that you'd have to completely remake it.
Sorry for the strange wording - I hope this makes sense!
I think it is very unflattering, either way you wear it. It just overwhelms with the poofiness of the skirt. I think you would be best to return it and buy something you love. The weekend is still a few days away.
You're tall enough to wear it and you have the body to wear just about anything. The thing is that I think it's too much and that you look better in so many other things you own
I love the idea, especially the color though. The proportions are just off.
I'm not the biggest fan of the outfit, but if it helps I like the first pic. But my biggest problem is the shoes ... if you had something sleeker and in a lighter color it would look better... a nice silver open toe or sandal would work.
Just wanted to say thanks for all the opinions! I seriously love the idea of the skirt; I just still can't decide if I love it enough to wear it even though I know it doesn't look great on me.
Maybe I will have it remade ... possibly with a fitted wide waistband or something.
Anyway, thanks for the opinions!
ETA: And thanks for the kindness about my figure! It's definitely not what I'd consider great, so thanks for being so sweet.
-- Edited by poptart at 22:16, 2006-06-07
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