I'm acutely aware of the colors and pieces I feel are lacking in my wardrobe; isn't there always just one more thing that would make your closet complete? There are entire chunks of the color wheel that I feel are under-represented in my wardrobe and I recently decided that I don't own enough navy blue clothing, so I whipped up this skirt last week. Instead of using a pattern I examined the proportions and techniques of a thrifted pencil skirt and sketched out a basic plan with my measurements. It required a little trial-and-error and a lot of repeatedly trying the piece on, pinning it, taking it off, sewing, trying it on again.... The most challenging aspect was getting the darts placed in the right spots at the correct lengths and angles; again, I'm a "wing-it" sort of seamstress so there was quite a bit of seam-ripping and second-tries involved. In the end I created a skirt that I really love, but it's still a work in progress. After looking at these photos I've decided to take in the sides near the hem to give it a more fitted (read: flattering) look around the thighs and above my knees. I would also like to find a way to duplicate this skirt in a less-apt-to-wrinkle fabric (I must confess to using the wrinkle-remover editing tool on that last photo). I'm thinking a thick knit would work great for future versions.
What excites me most about this piece is the versatility of the color. Given my current love of earth tones, expect to see this skirt paired with orange, mustard, maroon, camel, tan, olive, and eggplant in upcoming posts... but then, wouldn't it also look great with light or hot pink, coral, lavender, periwinkle, or turquoise?
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I love the way you belt your cardigan (over and under?)- it gives it a blazer-like/coat-like look... although I might be biased by a previous post where you belted a floral blazer... In any case I think it looks great and structured.
And I love the navy skirt- both straight and I'm sure it'll look great in a pencil cut too :-)
Good luck with the challenge- looking forward to reading and being inspired!
So adorable! I love the way you just "whip up" skirts...can't wait to see the rest of your DIYs!
Lindsey Soup
I just discovered your blog... Nice to see how you write a lot and vary with the pics. I mainly like the way you wear your belt in this pics. suits you perfectly.
X, Sarah
I am so looking forward seeing you work on all those projects. I really like that you want to try to stick with those resolutions. Would love to see some of your projects also on the blog!
That is a fabulous combo! And I love to use navy and olive as neutrals.
That's truly inspiring. I know just what you mean about having particular pieces you need in order to round out your wardrobe, but being able to serve yourself in creating exactly those pieces is one of the things I really, really admire about you, Tiff.
Meanwhile, you look like a pretty little lynx in that leopard print cardi. Rawr.
Really like this outfit, it is not as much color as you usually wear but everyone needs a day off!
you should do a line of skirts and dresses. i would totally buy one.
you should do a line of skirts and dresses. i would totally buy one.
Love the navy skirt; i've found recently that navy is a neutral colour, so it works with almost any other ones.
I love what you are doing! I have SO much un-used fabric, and I'm always buying more. It's a crazy addiction. My thought is "well it's way cheaper to buy fabric and make it myself, than to buy it in the store"...but that's not really the case when it just sits there and collects dust. Perhaps I should force myself to use a lot of my fabric before I buy any more. It's just so hard when I'm always coming up with new ideas,and don't have the right fabric in the pile :(
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PS. I love how you wore your cardi!
i love that sweater!!! oy vey. it is wonderful.
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What a great skirt and a fabulous idea! I'm always so envious of people who can sew. I think that maybe once I'm in a stable place I might give myself sewing lessons. Why should you pay $$$$ for something you can make yourself?
that cardigan is gerat!! i love it. i also feel that i should do more with what i already have instead of spending. something i am working on...
~Nic
Well it's good to know I'm not the only one who sews like that!
Love the cardigan! Hope you are having a good weekend:)
~Anne
I am *super* into anything navy, so naturally, I love the skirt!!
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you look amazing! Love your sweater :)
xoxo
adorable outfit. the belted leopard spotted cardi is awesome!
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