Pictures, finally. I've been promising them for a while, I know. So here they are.
I made this skirt using the same cotton twill that I'd used for the long pants and the capris. The pattern is printed out from PMB and I adjusted it to my liking, which resulted in some oddly shaped pieces. I like how it's pegged at the hem as opposed to straight down from the hips.
I debated the virtues of a slit in the back versus a vent. In the end, I decided to go with a slit. Now, I have to say that I'm used to sewing wool. Wool with all its drapiness and beauty. This cotton is completely different and I think the slit would benefit from some weights. I determined this by temporarily attaching a quarter on each side at the hem. It hung very nicely, straight down. I took them off though because they'll be impractical for the wash-and-dry nature of this skirt. Just something to remember next time I work with cotton.
Notice my hair in these pictures - it's 3" long. I know most women think that 3" qualifies as short hair but I kept my hair at about 1/2"-1" length for years and I'm telling you, 3" is long. I don't know what to do with it. It's not long enough to look long and not short enough to look like it's short on purpose. I'm going to have to get some hats.
6 comments:
A blacck pencil skirt is a basic must-have on every wardrobe! Well done!
Alex, this skirt and sweater look absolutely gorgeous. I like the slit, especially since the skirt "pegs" at the hem. And, with the cotton, a vent may have "stuck out" a bit. Looks great.
That skirt fits you perfectly, I think you'll get a lot of mileage out of it!
Alexandra .- perfect, as always. I love his line of clothes. you enjoy. Paco
The skirt looks great and so does your new do :)
Love that skirt! Pegging always gives such a lovely, lean line too. What about a headband for your hair? I don't know if you're a headband kind of girl, but there are some really cute ones out there these days. Even some funky barrettes too.
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