A gripe: sizing charts are just about useless. First off, it's a generic standard chart - but in reality, any department store stocks a multitude of brands, all with different fits.
Here I'm wearing the Worthington belted sateen pencil skirt (size 4) in the thrive print:
The fit is a bit straighter than my beloved Calvin Klein pencil skirt, but not intolerably so. The skirt also seems to be longer, but that's an easy thing to fix, particularly since it's unlined.
Best representation of the color
PROS
- it's cotton!
- I know, I know, I know ... petites are supposed to wear small prints. But I happen to love splashy almost-abstract prints like this one - are they hearts? flowers?
- Nice mix of colors - the print contains white, gray, black, teal, and a light green, which will make it versatile.
- I was surprised to see that it's not lined, but the fabric feels thick enough (and the print is busy enough) that I'm not really worried about show-through.
My best meh face
I like my pencil skirts to hit me at my natural waist, but this is sitting on my hips.
Slightly happier now that I've pinched it in the back so it sits properly
I was so unsure about the sizing that I actually ordered this beautiful skirt (also a Liz Claiborne) in a size 6 (even more pinching required!)
PROS:
- it's cotton
- it's lined
- it comes in a great variety of colors and prints
CONS:
- they don't make one size down, which is the size that would fit me properly.
I love the pattern on the last one, but like you, I've got a pile of stuff that needs altering. And screw fashion rules - you look awesome in that first one!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Erin! I've decided to embrace my love of big prints. I'm hoping to tackle my alterations pile this week because I have a great pair of printed pants that I want to wear before they go out of style! ;)
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