Autumn Fashion advice wanted!

PantheraTigris95 · 2016-11-07T19:13:16+00:00

Ok, I've posted here before about this, but I've recently discovered a love for skirts, and they're PERFECT for autumn when it's neither warm or cold.

If you're pear-shaped, you'll want to draw more attention to a 'slim' waist shape.

Midi skirts are nearly universally flattering and can create the illusion of a smaller waist when paired with the right top.

For legs.. the length of the skirt is important. You don't want one that hits mid-thigh because it'll give you a tree trunk appearance and if you've got thicker legs, it'll look shorter than it really is.

The ideal length seems to be between just-below-the-knee, and just at/above the knee.

I ALWAYS tuck my top into a skirt unless it very obviously isn't meant to go like that. This photo shows why. I disagree with the second part though, i think skirt + booties are totally cute.

Edit: two other considerations - your age and height.

SuzieG · 2016-11-07T19:40:15+00:00

Hi! I'm mostly a jeans and shirt girl but around fall and winter I like the flowing skirt or dress looks. I've found with a more form fitting skirt a simple solid colour shirt can look lovely tucked in but with a fluffy skirt, yes the form fitting shirt can still look lovely, but I like to add jewelry with colours that match the predominant colour in my outfit.

bookworm1001 · 2016-11-08T00:57:37+00:00

Usually with a tee length skirt a cute button down shirt tucked in and pulled out a little looks really cute with a little pair of boots.

I commend you for wanted to get more into skirts, I definitely don't have the legs for that! I bet you're going to rock whatever you find!!

[deleted] · 2016-11-08T15:29:23+00:00

Anything that is super fitted or flares at the waist will be out (like peplum, for example). The fall is a good time for tunics and dolman tops. You can use a skinny belt around the smallest part of you to give these tops some structure. Button down blouses with fun prints are great for fall and blazers as well.

For a while my go to outfit was a blouse, blazer, skinny jeans and boots. It's versatile and in some places if the denim is dark, it's dresses up enough for work.

I worked at Express for a while and I was trained to help women and men find outfits specifically for their style. If you go into a store and ask them for help, they love dressing people up. It was one of my favorite parts of the job.

Willow-girl · 2016-11-09T07:03:19+00:00

I have a friend who wears all kinds of scarves and beautiful pashminas -- really love her look! If you're not happy with your lower body, maybe accentuating the upper half is the way to go? Just a thought!

Ugh, I'm jealous of you gals; when I worked in an office, I wore skirts every day! Now my work calls for jeans and barn boots and mostly men's clothes, because they hold up to wear and tear so much better than work clothes made for women.

Ha,,, funny,,, years ago when I was a herd tester, only a couple months on the job, I was sitting in a barn office doing my paperwork and overheard the farmer whose herd I was testing on the two-way radio with one of his workers. He made a comment about how the new tester "gets all dolled up" and even wears lipstick ... as if that were the strangest thing in the world!!! ... which I suppose it is for farm women, LOL. Umm, I did tone it down a bit after that! :-0

adoredvintage · 2016-11-09T07:32:38+00:00

I have a similar body shape! I wear a lot of skirts for Autumn and Winter and wear thin cardigans as tops (tucked into skirt) like this forest green cardigan top!

lady-blakeney · 2016-11-14T09:24:35+00:00

I'm a bottom-heavy hourglass (sort of pear-shaped). Don't know your climate but for staying warm and pretty, I'm wearing a-line skirts that hit the knees, paired with tights. There are some nice thicker wool or wool-like skirts that keep you warm (and you can always wear some silk "knickers" underneath, like shorts, to keep extra warm, plus keep modest if there are any sudden gusts of wind). If it gets really cold, woolen tights or fleece-lined tights will keep your legs warm. You can always add knee-high socks on top, especially under boots - I tend to do that when I'm out walking if it is really cold.

I'm pairing the skirts with fine-knitted sweater tops, both short-ish sleeves (elbow-length) and 3/4 or full-length. Especially if you find them in some beautiful colour, that can really pop! Go for fitted and preferably fine-knit over bulky - if you're pear-shaped you want to show off your more slender upper-body to create contrast, especially if you're wearing a slightly more loose skirt.

Another option I love is a fine silk-knit - the silk will help you stay warm and is perfect for layering. I have some sleeve-less and long-sleeve silk knits in base colours (black, navy) with lace trims around the neck, and pair that with cardigans in jewel-colours.

Title	Autumn Fashion advice wanted!
Author	mmmshortbread
Upvotes	7
Comments	11
Date	November 7, 2016 5:41 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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