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Skirts of the seasons
Lately, hemline doesn’t mean much. Which I’m totally good with. Some days you want to show leg, and some days you can’t be bothered to shave. And while I find the mini-trend of asymmetric skirts lopsided, I can see the appeal even if I wouldn’t know what to do with one myself. Admittedly, I’m... »
Skirt experiments in plus size
As I mentioned in the pants post of a few days back, we’re in a time of fashion flux. That means that while consumer fashions hammer out what the 201o’s will mean in mainstream clothing, we’re going to see some interesting sallies as they fish for what people are willing to put down their... »
High Waists, Big Bellies
I have to admit, I was relieved when high-waisted jeans came back in style. Yes, it means we also get to see a rash of Mom-jeans along with ill-conceived wasp-waist WWII reconstructs, but it also meant that I would not be forced to witness someone’s archaeological underwear choices against my express consent. I gladly... »
Skirting Drama – Plus Size Ankle Length Skirts
Normally I tend towards showing a little leg, but these two longer skirts really caught my attention and I had to share: Both appeal to me because of both practicality AND style – I like the slight pleating, I like the implication of movement, I like that I can wear either with flat... »
Willow Ridge Skirts
Willow Ridge isn’t a typical stop for me even though they do offer sizing up to 28, but there were a couple of new items that caused me to pause and consider in their skirt offerings for the coming season. This was almost out of character compared to their usual offerings, and I admit... »