All these bright colors this Spring/Summer are really appealing to me. I “swooned” (hee hee) over this skirt in the Casablanca Blue when I first saw it online. I kept it in my shopping cart for about a week before pulling the trigger. I had to see it IRL and couldn’t wait for my store to get this lovely blue.
It arrived Monday and I have to say I’m a little disappointed. I ordered the size 6 and am currently wearing it at my belly button, which is not good. I have no room and tucking in the tee I was wearing didn’t help with the breathing situation. Because I am wearing it so high on my waist it looks to be shorter on me than it really should be. I would have to size to an 8 for a better fit and length.
This has a back zip and the bow on the side is faux. There is pleating all around the waist but I don’t think it gives it any excess volume, especially if you’re a “hippy” girl like me.
The name is the “Linen Swoon Skirt” but this is not 100% linen. This is a linen/cotton blend and does feel more thick cotton-y than linen, IMO, almost like a twill.
I’m on the fence with this one. I need to try the 8 to be sure and possibly see it in the black as well.
i hate it when stores try to pass off linen blend as linen! nice color, though.
Nice color and the style of the skirt is cute!! I have struggled with linen for years…i am always drawn to it and ALWAYS regret it!!
This definitely runs small to me too, I ordered a size 2 and I would have needed a 6 to wear it comfortably I am sure. I loved the color but wasn't a fan of the fabric so I returned instead of reording a different size.
I love the bow, of course. Is the blue that bright? It looks darker on the website.
The sizing is concerning to me. Sometimes when I size up to fit the waist, I end up with so much fabric on the skirt itself, it looses the real shape. I just love the color of the skirt though. What a bummer!!!
You sure have an eye for color, this blue is gorgeous! The fit does look like something could be improved Possibly sizing up would help it look a bit more relaxed. Let us know if you SU and if it works.
dinster – It really was disappointing when I first saw it.
Pam – Me too. I've tried to stay away from linen skirts/shorts/pants just because they wrinkle so easy.
Summerilla – Sizing up two sizes is not good. I did return mine as well.
gigi – It's not super bright. I tried to get the true color without flash but it didn't come out.
Pamela – That's what happened in this case for me. I sized up and looked wider from the front.
xoxo – Thanks. Sizing up didn't help. A new post to follow with the 8 today.
I had the same problem with the waist. I went up one size than normal and it still didn't help.
So mad…I ordered this on ebay in size 2. I wear size 2 in pencil skirts, but this thing is TINY. Does anyone have it in size 4 and want to swap?? email me… LilysHealthPad at gmail dot com