Saturday, March 09, 2013

Island of misfit clothes #4: The dark grey wool suit skirt

#4: THE GREY WOOL SUIT SKIRT



I had this skirt made in Vietnam in 2010 as part of a 3-piece suit (skirt/pants/jacket). Originally, it was more straight cut than shown.

Pros: It's lined wool and a classic work piece. I have a matching blazer. It was made to measure.

Cons: It can look dowdy. Over time it has lost some of its pressed polish. It has no belt loops.

Solution: I had the skirt altered from a straight cut to more of a pencil shape. To make it look more sexy/less matronly I wore it with a light-coloured lacy camisole, high heels and statement earrings and glasses. I wore it with the suit jacket to emphasize the tailoring that went into making this suit.






Suit -  Chichi
Camisole - Banana Republic (also here)
Shoes - Guess via Winners
Bag - Dooney and Burke
Earrings - Witchery
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6 comments:

  1. Cee11 March 2013 at 05:51

    Sometimes a little tailoring can go a long way - there's nothing dowdy about this suit these days, it looks so polished and put together. And I definitely approve of the lacy pink camisole underneath, not only does it definitely take away any hint of matronly-ness, but the combination of pink and gray is always a winner :)
    xox,
    Cee

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  2. Unknown13 March 2013 at 21:26

    I hope you had a fabulous time in BC! I just love this suit on you, sassy! You are dressed for success :) That pale pink is stunning on your skin tone and I love you in glasses!

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  3. A Fine Balance14 March 2013 at 08:43

    When I saw you in this 2 piecee suit I fell in love. and of course it had to be tailor made, because it just fits your like a glove. good call on getting it altered...its a piece youll have in your closet for decades to come.

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  4. welldressedmaker16 March 2013 at 23:13

    great solution!!! You look amazing in this suit! Custom is definitely the way to go if you wanna rock it!
    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights
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  5. Emmett Katherine26 March 2013 at 09:55

    yeah, I would say the skirt no longer looks dowdy or matronly! The entire suit looks great on you!! very stylish and polished :)

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  6. Magician22 April 2013 at 07:48

    Fabulous outfit matched with great pair of designer eyewear.. Loved it..!

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