So today I’m trialling a new way of wearing this skirt, and I have to say I think this one is my favourite… I did like it how I wore it previously with the flappy bit over the hip and wore it that way first since that is how it was modelled in the book Unique Clothes Any Way You Like, by Natsuno Hirawai and I also thought this way was interesting. But when the zip closure is swivelled around to the back, the front of the skirt takes on an appearance of monastic simplicity, a smooth sheath uninterrupted by darts, gathers or any other fabric manipulations to mar the smooth fall of cloth… and from the back is this sort of droopy bustle which I think makes quite an interesting rear view, no?
Today am leaving the beach house 🙁 and heading into the bush to spend a few days with my parents 🙂 Depending on whether Mum and Dad’s internet service is behaving itself I may or may not be doing any internetting at all…
Oh, and I’m happy to report this morning I got my confirmation email, accepting me as a Lifetime pledger for Wardrobe refashion!! You may have spotted my upgraded button already in the side-bar… I have already been living my sartorial life in this way for most of my adult years now anyway, with just the odd new purchases slipping in here and there, and just thought it was a good time to make a definite commitment to reducing consumerism and doing my bit to promote the rewards of creating one’s own wardrobe.
For good measure:
I pledge that I shall abstain from the purchase of “new” manufactured items of clothing. I pledge that I shall refashion, renovate, recycle preloved items for myself with my own hands in fabric, yarn or other medium for the term of my contract. I pledge that I will share the love and post a photo of my refashioned, renovoted, recycled, crafted or created item of clothing on the Wardrobe Refashion blog, so that others may share the joy that thy thriftiness brings!
Details:
Skirt; skirt “m” from Unique Clothes Any Way You Like, by Natsuno Hirawai, grey/apricot cotton linen mix
Camisole and cardigan; Country Road
Sandals; Marco Santini
I think it is a winner.
I wouldn't have thought of turning it around that way. You're right, it *is* a sort of post-modern bustle. Clever!
Good for you to make that commitment. I couldn't do it, though I don't buy many clothes either, but I do sometimes support small designers who are pretty common in California. Especially at various craft shows. 😉
Every time you show this skirt, it looks like a completely new item. It's magic! I really like the "bustle" look. After all, a lady needs to make a statement while exiting, as well as when entering, right?
This is my favorite way you wear it, too.
Welcome to the Wardrobe Refashion Lifetimers. All of my clothes are either given to me, found in a thrift store or made by me; so it's easy for me to do this.
Just wanted to let you know that I come to your blog every day and haven't missed a post. I love everything you've made. I haven't had as much time to comment lately because I'm under the gun on some deadlines around here. I'm decluttering in preparation of receiving my mother-in-law's furniture after her passing, making tons of hula-hoops for others, and getting read for a performance with my 10 year old Emily for our Christmas program at church. We will be doing sign language to a song. It should be very beautiful and moving. But in spite of all of this, I come to your blog every day and look forward to getting into more regular commenting and posting on my blogs hopefully soon. So when you don't hear from me, know that I am here. You inspire me each and every day. I'll be posting on my art blog in the next week or so. I am in the midst of altering a baby board book with photos of my 2 year old and his life. I will give it to him as a Christmas gift. He should really love having a book that is all about him.
This skirt is turning out to be so versatile! I love the idea of a modern bustle and think it swishes just fantastically.
Congratulations on your Wardrobe Refashion Lifetimers! I aspire to go that route, too. Like Trudy said, I come to your blog every day, even when life gets a little mad and you never fail to inspire and motivate me to try new sewing things. Thanks so much for that.
Enjoy spending time with your folks!
How versatile. The outfit looks lovely.
I hope you enjoy your time with your parents.
Carolyn,
This looks lovely! I bought this book based on something you made earlier. Are you lucky enough to be fluent in the language, or do you construct if from the pictures? I've been a tad reticent to try it, but the lines really are very nice.