Skirt challenged - yes, it’s really a thing

amother

OP ↓

Mon, May 20 2024, 10:36 pm

I am skirt challenged. I can only wear 2 different style skirts because of my shape.
I mean, I can wear anything but it won’t look good on me. So for years I’ve been wearing ONE skirt. I bought a few of the exact same skirt. Recently I discovered another style so now it’s 2 skirts. Weekday and shabbos. Even for simchas.
I can really use help. I am so bored of wearing the same skirts all the time. Maybe someone is built similar to me and can be of help and suggest something I have not tried.
I am 5ft tall and size 12-14. My thighs are big.
I’m in desperate need of a black skirt.
Can someone who is a similar size please suggest/link a skirt that might look good on me?
Thanks so much!

amother

Electricblue ↓

Mon, May 20 2024, 11:52 pm

I am the same height as you and I only wear one type of skirt. I’ve tried many and nothing looks good.

amother

Ruby

Tue, May 21 2024, 12:33 am

I could have written this. except I only wear one style! I could also do jumpers with a cropped tshirt on top but not now because I'm nursing.
Maybe Op that's an idea for you

familyfirst

Tue, May 21 2024, 1:10 am

Knee length pencil skirts work

Just got a pleated skirt but wear a sweater that covers the whole top. That could work too

amother

↑ OP ↓

Tue, May 21 2024, 5:40 am

amother Electricblue wrote:

I am the same height as you and I only wear one type of skirt. I’ve tried many and nothing looks good.

What type of skirt do you wear?

amother

↑ OP ↓

Tue, May 21 2024, 5:41 am

familyfirst wrote:

Knee length pencil skirts work

Just got a pleated skirt but wear a sweater that covers the whole top. That could work too

Exactly what I have

Makehumusnotwar

Tue, May 21 2024, 5:52 am

A-line maxi skirts usually work for most body shapes. It what I prefer to wear over any other style.

I have A-lines in every conceivable material but I love my stretch denim Skirts and soft knits the best.

Try to avoid a skirt that ends mid-calf. Rather go for ankle length or knee length.

amother

Caramel ↓

Tue, May 21 2024, 6:36 am

I am also 5' and I'm a size 18.
Only pencil skirts look good on me but I do wear long skirts for comfort. I wear dresses as well. For me the length of the skirt is most important, it must be just below the knee, midi is horrible.

amother

↑ Electricblue

Tue, May 21 2024, 7:52 am

amother OP wrote:

What type of skirt do you wear?

Hard tail pencil skirt

amother

↑ OP ↓

Tue, May 21 2024, 8:11 am

amother Electricblue wrote:

Hard tail pencil skirt

Aren’t they very narrow? You must be a small size.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Tue, May 21 2024, 8:12 am

married05 wrote:

the famous Mia mod skirt is the only skirts in my closet

The a- line?

amother

Stonewash

Tue, May 21 2024, 9:14 am

Me too! 5 feet and everything ends up looking like maternity on me. Would love links to skirts/outfits you wear.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Tue, May 21 2024, 9:53 am

amother Stonewash wrote:

Me too! 5 feet and everything ends up looking like maternity on me. Would love links to skirts/outfits you wear.

Let’s start a spin off!

amother

Peach ↓

Tue, May 21 2024, 10:21 am

I don’t get how people are wearing pencil skirts. I avoid those, they show my massive butt, hips and thighs. I wear a-line skirts like the Mia mod one.

amother

Rose

Tue, May 21 2024, 10:21 am

I wear different types of skirts but my tops always cover the top part.

So it doesn't make a difference what type.

Dolly Welsh

Sun, May 26 2024, 2:35 pm

There ought to be alteration ladies who make house calls for skirt troubles, both shorter and longer.

Last edited by Dolly Welsh on Sun, May 26 2024, 6:23 pm; edited 2 times in total

amother

↑ Peach ↓

Sun, May 26 2024, 2:48 pm

I got a very nice looking maxi denim skirt that fits my butt and hides its largeness! So excited about it.

https://pashmina-collection.co.....XXX0K

amother

↑ Caramel

Sun, May 26 2024, 8:14 pm

amother Peach wrote:

I got a very nice looking maxi denim skirt that fits my butt and hides its largeness! So excited about it.

https://pashmina-collection.co.....XXX0K

How do you wear it? With shirts tucked in?