What I Wore:
Key Dress: Target - gift
Skirt: Made by my darling mother
Tights: Target - $5
Cardigan: Borrowed "long term" from my sister
Shoes: Target - $8
Initials necklace: Amazon - $43
Gold link necklace: J. Crew - $6
Hair - Rain/"southern snow" -- should be better this week.
I'm not sure if you're aware, but my mother is the best. I mean, look at this gorgeous skirt!
It's so funny how I've done a complete 180 about her handiwork. She made virtually all of my clothes when I was a child (I was such a typical poofy-sleeved late 80s and early 90s kid), but by the time I got to late elementary and middle school, I didn't want anything to do with homemade clothes. Everything had to have a logo, am I right late-90s kids? I hit a point in high school where I tried my hand at sewing my own skirts, but I found it to be too much work (ha!). I still didn't dare ask my mom to make me anything other than a couple tote bags (and I'm pretty sure she monogrammed some hair ribbons for me at some point). Now, I wholly value and appreciate her talent. I would love this skirt if I purchased it, but I love it even more because of how happy it made my mom to see me wear it. I could see visible joy in her face when she gave it to me -- she is so full of passion and love for sewing (and for me...even after dealing with my middle school and high school self) that I regret ever turning my nose up at wearing her clothes. I love this skirt and I can't wait to wear it all the time.
My mom and I are working to put a giveaway together for all of you--so that means one of you will get the chance to share in her talent (and maybe give her the boot in the behind that she needs to stock up her Etsy store -- read that, mom? I'm sassing you).
I chose to wear it over my Old Navy key dress...because I was wearing it by happy accident the night she gave it to me. I put it on over the dress and wore it home, and in the process discovered that it actually worked that way. Easy outfit planning.
I also finally broke down to wear tights. They annoy me to no end, but sometimes a girl's gotta keep her appendages warm. I've had a few questions about wearing hose or tights with skirts to work, as I rarely wear them. I live in Alabama where the weather is erratic just enough to make me own a few pairs of tights/hose, but rarely gets to a point where I'm uncomfortably cold enough to wear them. If I lived in a colder climate, I'm sure I'd wear them more. Otherwise, I only wear hose/tights if the skirt length needs an extra layer of modesty or the outfit looks like it could use it.
Do you wear hose or tights regularly?
XO,
30 comments:
Whitney. I love this. I'm also super jealous of you mom's sewing skills! As for tights, I have to wear them here through most of the winter because its just too cold otherwise. Sometimes I'll go bare legged for the sake of fashion, like today, but it sure isn't fun outside.
Ginny
I live in the perpetually frozen Central New York. Tights are a staple for me. In fact, I even have some that are fleece lined, and I have been known to double up on tights for warmth.
Wait, you live in AL? That's awesome! I'm originally from a small town (well, it used to be small) outside of Birmingham. I agree about the tights not being a huge necessity when you're there, though. I moved to the Appalachian mountains for grad school, and it was definitely an adjustment to have to consider how tights work with an outfit.
Also, your mom did a lovely job with that skirt! You should post a link to her etsy shop when she gets it up and running :)
Oh, the joys of the fleece lined tights! I am a firm believer in those and Hue's sweater tights. Walking across my windy, cold campus in January is so much nicer with those.
1. You should link to your mom's store so people can buy from her!!
2. Where did your mom get the fabric? I have some navy/white stripe fabric but the stripes are MUCH thicker and I like your's better.
3. I love that you called Rain, "southern snow" because it's so true. When it rains, people suddenly forget how to drive
That skirt does work really well with the dress as a top! And your mom is very talented! Looking forward to the giveaway you're working on.
Living in Chicago of course I wear tights/hose! Interestingly, though, I only own black and gray tights. No colored ones.
Your mother made that skirt?! It's GORGEOUS. The only sad thing about it is that I can't re-purchase it! :(
Also love how you restyled the Old Navy dress! I tried it on at ON a few days after Christmas and just couldn't decide if I needed it or not. Kinda regretting not getting it now!
And PS: There's no shame in colored tights! I'm wearing gray ones as well in my most recent outfit post, haha.
This is darling! I live in Minnesota so I wear tights frequently. I always feel so confident and sassy when I wear tights - especially colored or patterned tights :)
i LOVE this skirt. would buy it in a heartbeat!
I wear tights daily. Sometimes even under pants in winter. But I live in Canada...in a very extreme climate. ex: today it was -40 celsius.
I always like seeing your work outfits. Very inspiring!
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Have you tried sweater tights? I have several pairs from the hue brand and they are awesome! Super comfy because they stay up but aren't too tight.
You spoiled rotten brat.
ok just kiddeng. I know I already told you but I love that skirt and once your mom opens her shop (please please please Mrs. ATLOSMOM) I will order ALL OF THE THINGS.
Love the skirt and you're definitely lucky to have your own personal seamstress! :) My mom alters clothes for me by taking them in, etc but.....she's much better with a straight seam than making whole outfits these days ;) Love her! :) Great job to your mamacita!
I HAVE to wear tights or my legs get too cold! Plus it's nice to not have to worry about shaving or having pale legs in the winter ;)
And so awesome that your mom makes you clothes! I'm excited for her Etsy store to open! :) The skirt is darling!
hahaha! that thought ran through my mind after I wore these! I was so tempted to take a weekend off from shaving...
I have been pushing her to get it open, but I think she sees her sewing as more of a hobby than a job...and I'm not sure she's confident that other people would appreciate her art as much as I do. I'm working on her. ;)
Agreed! I have her all to myself right now! :)
As sooooon as she opens her Etsy I'll pass on the link! I love this skirt! It has pockets. Nothing beats pockets.
I'm fully aware of how obnoxiously spoiled I am! haha! :)
You're such a sweetie--she'll love it when I pass this along to her.
Dang girl! I didn't know you were that close to the north pole! ;)
I am in love with this skirt, too! It's seriously hanging on my top row so I can see it every time I enter my closet. ;)
I love that you feel sassy when you wear tights! My first pair of tights (when I decided I was okay with them on occasion) were hot pink. I loved them and I wore them with my black sweater dress and leopard print flats. I need to wear that again--it was my happy outfit.
Yes! She's so talented! Maybe you'll be able to order one just like it soon! :)
I'm really glad my sister gave me this dress! It's flattering with or without layers!
My mom is very talented! I'm glad I have her all to myself right now! ;)
I own a pair of yellow and a pair of pink tights, but I always feel like I'm from "Elf" when I wear the yellow ones. I've rarely worn either pair!
I will link to her as soon as she stocks it up!
I can ask her where she got the fabric -- I think that it's actually heavy duty awning fabric...
YES about the Southern snow! So true! I didn't know it was a widespread problem, though!
Ha, Kimmie! I was just about to write the exact same thing! Not only are my legs kept warmer in my freezing classroom, but I get to go a few days without shaving :)
So hilarious! I actually shaved tonight--but definitely debated on wearing tights tomorrow instead. ;)
She used a pattern, but I'm not sure which one...I'm pretty sure she added the waistband and the pockets on her own. I know one thing, though, she's way more talented than I am with a needle and thread!
I can deal with cold...it's the 100+ degree weather in the summer that gets me!
Great, great skirt! YAY for a talented Momma~ hopefully by the time my child is older my sewing skills will have improved :0 I love tights and I almost wear them every single day once it hits October. Tights really make skirts/dresses looked pulled together. Now pantyhose, those I can't stand!
It definitely pays to be handy! I think it's an undervalued (and soon to be lost!) skill today! I wish I could sew!
I agree about hose...definitely created by a man, right? ;)
Your mom is so talented!
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