Yesterday I roasted a bit in those tights, so today I decided to be brave and make this the first day in the new season to go without. And haven’t regretted it one bit. I think the weather has turned at last!
Well, bare legs in a short-ish skirt, that is. I’ve just realised I have gone without tights already this self-stitched September, but that was in long-ish skirts. You can wear long skirts and they will keep your pegs quite nicely warm in a light wind. Short skirts take a bit more courage and conviction, a real test of warmth or lack of. It helps that the morning lows are not dropping below double figures now (that’s in Celsius, natch!) and that sure does make everything feel a whole lot more hey-it-‘s-spring like and not when-the-heck-is-it-going-to-warm-up like.
Today I’m trialling this old skirt. I’m not sure about it. It’s been sitting in my possible Sammie’s pile for a few weeks, since I realised I didn’t wear it at all during autumn or winter. I’m not sure if the python print is me, or not. When I made it I was particularly pleased with the black side panels which I randomly tuck-stitched to match the leather-y look of the print, and look like this below… And I’m always hesitant to toss out things that are still perfectly serviceable and don’t yet look just awful through too much wear; plus are potentially useful little summer things, like a skirt in a neutral but interesting print. What do you think?
D’ya wanna know something interesting about this little photo spot? Well, probably not that interesting but just a little factoid; this is like the opposite spot from where I took every single one of my me-made June photos. Opposite, in that I used to set up my camera on these rocks where I am standing here, tucked away in these bushes, and stand down on the beach down where my camera is sitting today.
Hehe, well, I did admit that it wasn’t that interesting…
Details:
Shirt; Burda 7767 with modifications, dark olive linen, details here
Skirt; Vogue 7303 lined, python print satin, details here, but shortened since then
Sandshoes; Country Road
Definitely don't throw it out unless you can no longer stand it. It is my experience that usually you will live to regret it.
Hey! I remember that skirt! I think you should keep it. I had 2 dresses that I made in my wardrobe for about 4 years and didn't wear them. Then last summer I dragged them out again and wore them constantly. Maybe put it somewhere you can't see if for a couple of years and you might love it when you see it again.
It *is* interesting to know where you take the photos! 🙂
Don't throw it out! you never know when you will get around to liking it again! I have many such outfits, lying in my wardrobe, waiting for their day of redemption! he he~!
I think it is interesting that this is really the same spot, just facing the opposite direction. You have such lovely places for taking photos! I probably do to, just am too lazy to walk a bit on a day I'm not going out anyway.
Why don't you keep the skirt through the summer, since it might get more use in that season, and then pass it on if it isn't working for you. unless Cassie would wear it? 🙂
I really like the long, tunic-y shirt … am thinking I might need some longer shirts like that to wear with leggings this winter. At first I thought it was a light trench coat but I guess it isn't. just from the detailing it evoked that.
i think you should keep the skirt it look s particularly good with the shirt 😀 love you mum
Bare legs… great legs!
God bless you!
Kisses,
MÃriam
Great post and great legs. I like it. Thank you for sharing.
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