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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...

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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.

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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?