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To Susan

delectual — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:32:16 -0500

Would you like to be a contributor on The Fashionable Housewife blog? I've been reading your posts and I think you have some great content.

Email me and let me know...

sarah [at] thefashionablehousewife [dot] com

Sincerely,

Sarah-Jean Ballard

Mispost! Sorry!

kbm — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:03:22 -0600

Whoops! Posted that comment to the wrong article!! Sorry! [goes to move it now...]

Kate

Four Funny Kids

As related as possible! :)

mfabric — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 01:54:36 -0600

I have a question about the skirt/dress transition into fall!

I'm loving the skirt/dress with tights look this fall. I've never attempted this look before though, so I'm a bit at a loss... I've got the cute dress (empire waist jersey knit, large purple floral print), I have the cute flats (black ballet-ish, with some pretty detail to them), and I've got the tights (opaque dark grey). The outfit looks pretty slick (I think! I haven't ever done this before, but I think it looks pretty good)... but....
What on earth are we supposed to wear to keep ourselves warm on top?
I've been scouring fashion photos looking for hints toward a nice style of jacket that works with this look, and have found nothing. I really need something warm on top, since I walk to school every day in rainy Seattle.

What could work? I am dreaming of an empire-waisted sweater that hits below the butt and has large buttons up the front.... but this is merely a dream, and it may be a silly one too. Maybe a longish peacoat? Something wool with a hood? Maybe some sort of cardigan? (I'm not too fond of cardigans, which always seem to fit my hourglass funny.)

Here's a general idea of the look I'm talking about:
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessioni...

I've always been impressed by your advice! I'm glad I finally have a question that's important enough to actually motivate me to get an account and ask! :)

oh yes, I remember the days

Kian Yamaguchi — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:26:17 -0500

oh yes, I remember the days of fishnets. They are dangerous attire in my house if you catch my meaning.

My white tights will have to

Keilexandra — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:46:34 -0500

My white tights will have to languish some more in the bottom of my drawer. Thanks!

But the white skirt I was thinking of is structured and made of heavier cotton with pleats. Fall-appropriate, I think, but what should I do when it's too cold to go bare-legged? Colored tights? And should I skip the matching white flats?

-Lisa

No white tights

Susan Wagner — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:44:27 -0500

because unless you have VERY slim legs the white will make them look bigger than they really are. With a white skirt and white flats, go with bare legs, particularly if the skirt is very light and airy.

Okay! Who else has a question? This is fun!

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What about white tights with

Keilexandra — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:55:59 -0500

What about white tights with white flats and an airy skirt?

-Lisa

not stupide at all!

Susan Wagner — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:50:40 -0500

I think tights are the best choice for everyday, especially for warmth (tights tend to be heavier, particularly if you opt for a wool or wool-blend tight). Patterned tights are fun with a skirt and boots, because you just get a glimpse of the pattern between boot and hem.

Stockings are also fine with tights, for dressier events or with lighter weight skirts (like a silk skirt, for example). A warning, though: stockings can get pulled or torn by the tops of your boots, so be wary of this.

And of course there's always a good fishnet. If you are so inclined.

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ok here is a tres stupide

Kian Yamaguchi — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:23:03 -0500

ok here is a tres stupide question, but... what hosiery should be worn when wearing boots with skirts?

Love the Libby Dibbys!

chezshoes — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:43:51 -0500

I *need* one of those. Right now! And the Macabi skirt that cblouder linked to is tempting me also.

Skirts for travel

cblouder — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:50:30 -0500

I love skirts for travel, too, especially if they have usable pockets, wash easily and dry quickly, provide sun protection and enough room to hike or walk, and are comfortable and flattering. They are also great in areas that require culturally sensitive apparel. And you can dress a skirt up with jewelry, scarf or jacket.

I discovered skirt wearing as a Peace Corps volunteer in North Africa. Later when I was looking for something to wear on my first salt water flyfishing expedition, I realized a skirt would be perfect--cooler than pants, more protective than shorts and culturally appropriate for the area where I would be fishing. I couldn't find anything made of easy care sun protective fabric durable enough for climbing in and out of boats, with roomy pockets and some convertibility features for changes in the weather or my mood. So, I designed my own and now market it as the Macabi Skirt, www.macabiskirt.com.

Customers tell me how much they love the Macabi Skirt pockets, the wash and wear fabric and the convertibility features for travel, trekking, hiking and day to day wear. Skirts rule!