THE PERFECT MIDI SKIRT OUTFIT DETAILS
Madewell Ryder cardigan (similar) | Chico's top (similar) | J. Jill belt (similar) | Handmade skirt (similar) | Naturalizer booties | Handmade necklace (similar) | Leather bracelets (similar)
The Challenge
Ya'll may know or remember that I've been on a quest trying to find the right skirt or dress groove for myself. I've discovered midi skirts hit my sweet spot for wearability with a fashion forward look. Okay, that conundrum solved, now where to find the right one?
The Details
By happenstance, I found a Sag Harbor leopard print skirt on eBay before the holidays. It has the (almost) straight-skirt profile that I prefer with a little Boho "kick" with the flounce. The flounce is perfect as it adds a little flare without an overabundance of gathers. The fabric is rayon challis, which I really like because of its drape and comfort. I decided I'd like to have another one just like it. Easy peasy, right? Well, actually it was kind of. I decided to make one.
The original skirt was measured: Seam allowances and a waistband casing for elastic were added to the measurements and drafted out. The flounce was laid flat and traced (below) also including seam allowances and a hem. For reference, my knockoff skirt is also rayon challis. It ended up taking two yards of fabric for a total of about $28.
The Takeaway
The fabric was originally selected because it would go with my mustard linen jacket from a recent post. However, it goes with so much in my wardrobe, it's even hard for me to believe. I wanted to give it a "cozy cardigan" feel since our Spring is being bipolar between being a lion and a lamb. My Old Navy ivory cardigan with my white stompy boots could have also been used, but thought I'd give you a break from those!
Persevere until you find the right "fashion fit" for your style!
THE PERFECT MIDI SKIRT OUTFIT DETAILS
Madewell Ryder cardigan (similar) | Chico's top (similar) | J. Jill belt (similar) | Handmade skirt (similar) | Naturalizer booties | Handmade necklace (similar) | Leather bracelets (similar)
Original Skirt / Knockoff without back flounce
Flounce pattern (cut on fold) / Completed Back
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