I have this great skirt that I absolutely love… this mini skirt from Forever 21.
Doesn’t it look itty bitty on the model??
Ever since I saw Sydney in her striped skirt, I knew I had to get my hands on one! And I did…for $7.
BAM!! Scary face. And awkward puckering. And whoa! It’s longer than the one on the model?
What the what???
The skirt has a fold-over waistband which the model folded over and I didn’t. Modesty problem solved! I also got my skirt a couple sizes bigger so it would reach my knees but there was all that puckering business! I didn’t ask for this!!!! So I took matters into my domesticated hands.
I made my husband pin the sides to get it nice and tight. I figured since it was made of jersey it would just stretch out anyway.
And it does…until I wash it and dry it again. It’s a sick cycle.
Lesson?
A lot of stores out there have some tiny skirts.
Check to see if they have a fold-over waistband but don’t fold it over!
Get it in a couple sizes bigger and take the sides in to make it fit your hot bod.
Now go rock the mini skirt with a bit more modesty!
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Ari@ThE DiVa DiSh says
Great IDea! SO many cute skirts I love, that I super mini 🙂 Problem solved!
Nicole R says
I found a fabulous Calvin Klein dress the other day but it was above my knee and I like them to be below it, so I picked up some wide eyelet to create a ruffle of sorts on the bottom. 🙂
Check out the slipshop over on etsy! Fun stuff for those skirts that re just a bit too short!
Heather Lynne says
Elaine! Any ideas for adding sleeves to a strapless bridesmaid dress??
This is my current dilemna… we’ve ordered extra fabric, but not sure how we’ll pull it off & still have it look cute!
Elaine says
Looks like you’ll have to wait for the next HowDoesShe fashion post for that one! 😉
Melissa says
Have someone (or you) make a shrug out of the extra material. Basically, two sleeves connected across your back.
Amber says
Great job! Looks wonderful. 😉
PacSun Coupons says
Good idea,I also love the strpied skirt. The A-line skirt is more sevy and chic! You are so celver,good job!
christa says
i need to get me this skirt…wonder if my sugar daddy will pay up?
Cat says
Love love love newspaper nails! Thanks!