As in the quintessential skirt – or a typical example of skirts currently hanging in my wardrobe.
This is Vogue 1247 which I have made before here, here and here.
This version was made from a piece of rayon/cotton blend left over from a yet to be blogged jacket. I didn’t have quite enough fabric, hence the black band, but I actually like the contrast quite a lot, it breaks up the blue.
I did the usual floating waistband which suits my non-waist much better but for some reason it’s a bit big so I have to keep pulling it up, so I will increase the seam allowance a tad. Once I put the belt on it was ok.
I had been at work all day so was looking a bit dishevelled when these photos were taken.
Here is a close up view of the skirt – unfortunately you also get a close up view of me!
The details:
Pattern is Vogue 1247
Fabric is a piece of rayon/cotton blend bought at Tessuti in Sydney
Belt is self-made from a piece of black elastic and an Art Deco silver buckle
Necklace is ceramic and leather bought in Wellington, NZ
Shoes are XSA from Dimario in Subiaco
Sue, I particulalry like this version of the skirt. the contrasting black band is super chic against the cobalt blue and I love the colour blocking effect with the black top. This is one of my favourite outfits from your collection. So elegant and so stylish.
aw, thanks Rachel. It is comfy to wear too!
The contrasting black hem works well Sue. Smart skirt!
Thanks Roma. I think running out of fabric was a bit of a blessing!
This looks so good. I am meh about the other 3; this is by far my favourite iteration of these 4 skirts you’ve shown. Absolutely beautiful.
The entire outfit with the black top and blue necklace perfectly matching the skirt is a piece of art. And such a beautiful backdrop. Are you on holiday in Italy or the south of France?
Thank you Elle. This is actually my garden but I love that I look like I’m on holiday. Quite an old post, 2013, so I don’t quite look like this any more, although I still have all the clothes!
Yes, I am commenting on quite an old post but even if you gained weight or lost weight or whatever changed I am sure you can make another one as long as you still have the necklace. You should!
I looked around your blog a bit more and noticed you have many more amazing backdrops. You live in Australia, go figure. It looks beautiful. Greetings from the other side of the earth!
Another question. What is a floating waistband and how do I sew one? My internet searches only lead my to floating devices for swimming and elastic waistbands.
Thanks Elle, and yes, I still wear the necklace occasionally. I do live in a beautiful part of the world, but am English by birth, so I know how lucky I am. A floating waistband is not really a waistband, just a waist lined with petersham ribbon, and turned inwards. I don’t have much of a waist, so I don’t like to feel really cinched in.