I’ve long been wanting a long Stokx Flirt Skirt, especially after seeing Wendy’s on IG (@whendy7). This is one of the many hacks that Lindy from Stokx Patterns offers, but I struggled to find a piece of fabric big enough. I did think of colour blocking several pieces of fabric together but wanted a neutral that would go with lots of things, so found a flannelette sheet the colour of which is “Microchip”, and I have to say that it’s not like any microchip I’ve ever seen; I’d describe it more as “greige”. Here it is with my Stokx Carla top, and I rather love them as a combination.

I was treating this as more of a test, and followed Lindy’s instructions to just extend the seamlines by 25cm, although I decided to add 35cm, as I didn’t want my ankles to show. Then I forgot to extend two of the panels so was confronted with the choice of shortening the other panels or adding a section to the two short ones. I opted to add the section, knowing that if the skirt proved to be annoyingly long, I could shorten the whole thing. The added bits are quite visible in this plain fabric but it bothers me less than I thought it would.

I’ve had a lovely time taking the photos with this skirt. With the departure of Archie to his own house, we have empty rooms, which we’ve been decorating (I haven’t washed/scrubbed the floors yet) and I now have a perfect indoor spot for taking photographs.

I love the skirt when I’m sitting down. And posing strangely!

The drape and swish factor is incredible. I’m wearing it here with a self drafted knit top.

I thought I’d try it with my new Stokx Skater top, which I felt might be too long with the long skirt. Turns out that I like it! When I get round to it, I’ll try the skirt with my blue skater top which is a bit shorter.

I thought it might go well with my green silk Fibremood Zinnia. I haven’t worn this really since I blogged it as it’s been too hot, so it was nice to have a play.

I tried a French tuck but I cannot pull it off, so wore the top loose.

Then I thought I’d belt it. I auditioned lots of belts, and finally settled on this grey Armani belt as it seemed to be the right width and the colour coordinated well.

I tried it tucked in and pulled out, and love the back belted, so I might wear it out when I belt it.

Not a lot more to say about this except I can’t wait for some cooler weather (where is the rain??) so I can swish about in it.

I thought you might like to see the painter doll my mother made for Tom 33 years ago. I had it hung on a wall in his room for a few years and I can’t think I ever let him play with it as it’s in immaculate condition. Miss G has a sore leg and we thought it might cheer her up. As you can see it’s nearly as big as she is!