Comments on: Thursday’s TPS Report: Rollin Skirt

By: 3L

3L — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:54:00 +0000

These are the only work-appropriate bodysuits I’ve ever seen (at Victoria’s Secret): http://search.victoriassecret.com/exec/

By: jcb

jcb — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:10:04 +0000

From all of these comment, I thought that the bow was going to be some huge monstrosity right on the rear! It’s just a little wrap bow at the waist. I think it’s great. I’d totally wear this to work with a black turtleneck, black tights and flats, flat boots or mid heels.

By: Midori

Midori — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:50:29 +0000

Where does one buy bodysuits? I have the same problem with tucking in blouses, but I must not shop where they sell those.

By: L

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:05:15 +0000

FC totally upped the price on this TODAY! I wonder if it’s because they got so many hits from corporette readers?? NOT COOL.

By: em

em — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:19:09 +0000

me too…I actually have a sweatpants-material skirt almost exactly like this but slightly shorter and that was the first thing I thought of. Not too professional-looking.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:08:23 +0000

I am just not capable of tucking, even when I was 20 and VERY skinny. I always end up looking like I have a lumpy inner-tube around my waist if I try to tuck something in… not the look I’m going for!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:39:55 +0000

Because some of us are fortysomething, which means, even if we are still in general decent shape, that our waistlines are starting to get soft. Just part of the natural aging process. And a blouse or shirt tucked in is not flattering. We tend to look better if we wear a sweater, or a cardigan, or a blouse that is intended to stay on the outside.

If I were to wear this skirt, for example, my tendency would be to wear a cashmere or silk turtleneck that is meant not to be tucked in, or perhaps a shell of some sort (again not tucked in) and a cute cardigan or little jacket over it. Maybe some nice rich jewel tones this time of year — would look great with gray. That’s why the bow in the back is problematic, IMO. It precludes me from wearing a cardigan or jacket.

By: Anne Vohl

Anne Vohl — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:19:11 +0000

I saw this one in NYC this fall and loved it. Couldn’t figure out how the skirt was cut – very clever design. Flattering, too, I think. My guess is that the fabric is very fine quality and would not pill. Not every skirt is made to wear with a jacket! But just because the skirt won’t work well with a jacket is no reason to reject it. Boo-hoo.

By: Delta Sierra

Delta Sierra — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:18:56 +0000

Instantly.

By: Delta Sierra

Delta Sierra — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:17:15 +0000

Anonymous: not sure I’m exactly on-topic re: your question, but here’s my own personal take on tucking-in. I think it only works with pants and skirts that sit on your actual waist, no matter what your weight is. Shirts that are tucked in to low-rise pants and skirts never sit right, at least not on me, they pull out on one side but not the other, or at the back, and I’m always wanting to tuck it in better in the front, where I can see it. None of this fussing and fiddling is at all chic or professional. Plus it’s really annoying.