Loving Now: Mustard Yellow Pleated Skirt

Blouse: Ann Taylor from 2009 sz XSP  (similar in petites)

Skirt: Mustard Yellow Pleated Skirt courtesy of Modcloth, sz S (comparable to a 00P/H&M 4)

Belt: H&M sz XS (extra holes punched with this tool)   Purse: LV SPeedy 25

thank you every person to your comments on my closing pleated skirt buy. although it in shape flawlessly in the waist, and turned into girly and romantic, the period averted it from being a wear-frequently piece for me.

after I saw this one on Modcloth it changed into love before everything sight. however how will it match? Modcloth sources from diverse indie producers, so sizing can be inconsistent. $7 flat fee transport consists of loose returns, so I commonly order several items on the lookout for the rare one which runs small. i will admit i've had extra sizing misses than hits, however the hits have grow to be proper cloth wardrobe faves - just like the crochet skirt and now this one.

the description stated "actual to size" and the grosgrain ribbon waist has no stretch, so I expected a Small to be quite roomy. To my whole wonder, it measured thirteen" across the waist, 19" in duration, and in fact fit me decently off the rack. some of you may have attempted at the Ann Taylor white linen skirt in 00P determined by Kelly. The waist of these  skirts measure precisely the equal, and sat loosely on my waist.

because of my longer torso-shorter legs proportions, i like my skirts to sit down higher at the waist. so as to shop $25 in changes, I determined to DIY. This became no easy mission! First, I went to my parents' basement in their new home (3 hours away). that they had simply moved in and nothing changed into unpacked. I looked after, lifted, and opened no less than 50+ large bins and literally one of the last  contained my sewing machine. subsequent, ability-much less me labored three hours taking inside the lining and pleats. however the quit justifies the way - it is now ideal, measuring 12.25" across the waist.

Low camel pumps: Aldo (similar here and here)

i have worn this commercial enterprise-casual to paintings with a shirt and blazer, and also casually this weekend with a floral tee, flat sandals, and H&M brown take hold of. We appealed to Nick's San Diegan flavor buds with steak & egg breakfast tacos.

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