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SeekerJen
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I just bought this skirt and this skirt from Target. They had some really cute knee-length (or slightly longer on women my height) skirts in stock.
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aboverubies
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Very pretty! Green is one of my favourite colours.
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sarahraegraham
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Since we are on the topic of skirts, maybe you ladies could help me out! I love skirts, but I cannot find shoes that aren’t open-toe that look nice with them (I have an issue with a nail that must remain covered). Any suggestions for shoes that cover the toes and would work with a skirt?
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gettingthere
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Ballet flats are very good with skirts, especially for the summer. They are also very comfortable. And you can find them in all sorts of colors and styles. Either casual or dressy.
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Just_wondering
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I wear low slingback heels - they’re cool enough for summer because the back is open. We’re not allowed open-toe shoes at work, so I’ve found a few pairs of cute ballet flats and slingback heels to wear with my dresses and skirts at work. It is really hard to find nice ones, especially those that are wearable all day.
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catherineajt
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I’m no help—i wear mostly tennis shoes, since I must wear some serious-looking orthotics or risk a ruptured tendon.
I pretty much look like a farm wife most of the time. I slip on Crocs for quick trips out but then DH yells at me, “You’re supposed to be wearing those other shoes ALL THE TIME!” 
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CarrieH
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I have a couple of pairs of Rockport casual flats that are completely enclosed and that look fine with skirts. If you don’t mind a more klunky look, Dansko has lots of styles in clogs and shoes. I love Danskos – they are so comfortable, and I probably have 5 pairs.
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SarahR
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How about a spectator pump? Naughty Monkey has some reallllly cute ones. They have quite a few closed-toe.
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joyfulseraph
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In the Fall of 2006 I started to wear long skirts all of the time. I’m used to it now. Although I do not do much housework, to me it isn’t that hard wearing a skirt or a dress while working. It is very hard to find skirts that actually look good and fit me though. I like long (mid-calf length is the shortest I’d go), plain looking skirts. Usually I only wear clothes that are solid in color or have prints, such as floral.
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SeekerJen
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Yeah, I haven’t worn skirts on a regular basis for a long time. I wore one of my new skirts to the lab yesterday, and was surprised at how easy it was to work in it. The skirt hits just below my knees, and if I needed to crouch down to get something, the skirt billowed out and made a little tent over my legs- no modesty issues there. I’m not one to sit with my legs splayed out anyway, so that’s never an issue. I suppose if I had to be on a ladder it would be a problem, but one of the running lab jokes is that we don’t have a step-ladder and I’m forever having to ask the guys to get things for me from high shelves.
I think one of my issues with skirts has been that the fitted and structured ones either fit my hips or my waist. To get those styles over the hips I have to wear them too big in the waist, which looks and feels sloppy (and sometimes the skirt rides up, which is even worse). The A-line skirts that are fitted only at the waist are perfect.
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misswallo
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I’ve just recently made the switch to skirts only a couple of months ago after reading “Dressing with Dignity” and other various modesty information. I’m finding I feel way more feminine in them. Summer will be easy in skirts…but I think winter will be challenging. I think I’m more worried about what people will say to me about wearing skirts when it’s so cold outside… It is a very drastic change for me, so I know I will receive comments from family and friends. Any suggestions on how to handle that??
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gettingthere
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You could always just tell them you’ve discovered that skirts are far more comfortable than pants. Or that you had an epiphany about dressing more feminine. And actually, I’ve noticed that I’m warmer in skirts in the winter than when I wear jeans. I wear a pair of tights (sometimes two, depending on the weather), and a pair of knee-high socks and I’m super warm!
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misswallo
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Your right…I’ve thought of that…I don’t know why I’m so worried about what other people think. It’s good to hear from other like-minded people and I make sure I re-read information regarding feminine modesty to keep me committed.
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gettingthere
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You’ll feel much better once you stop worrying about what other people think.
I know, it’s hard! I’ve always been conscious of how other people see me, but sometimes that just makes good things bad. Once I learned that there’s only one opinion that matters, I had less of a hard time worrying about what other people thought. It’s a daily struggle, though it does get easier.
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catherineajt
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I wore skirts all winter long this past winter, and sometimes we would walk to church.
I highly recommend Cuddleduds–they’re long underwear, but made of silk, so they’re very thin and don’t add a lot of bulk. You can buy them online, or at department stores. I would wear a pair of those, and thick knee socks, and I was warm. I can’t stand tights, they don’t fit me right around the middle so i went for the long underwear/socks routine.
I highly recommend Cuddleduds–they’re long underwear, but made of silk, so they’re very thin and don’t add a lot of bulk. You can buy them online, or at department stores. I would wear a pair of those, and thick knee socks, and I was warm.
I can’t stand tights, they don’t fit me right around the middle so i went for the long underwear/socks routine.
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mommamia
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**I wear skirts almost exclusivly. I have done this for a long time now. Yes I took care of three kids, worked in the garden, bathed the dogs etc. I used to homeschool, but was lucky enough to move to an area with a great parish school. I like long flowing skirts, similar to the one below, but usually more colorful. I generally find them at thrift stores, it is hard to find them at stores. I keep thinking somewhere must sell them, because I almost always find them at the thrift store, but never have seen one in a store
. For me its not that jeans or pants aren’t modest, I just find the skirts to be more comfy. They are cool in the summer and in the winter I can layer for extra warmth. **I am back in school and work in a lab and still haven’t had any trouble with the skirts. I like to pair them with nice tops, no mens t-shirts. Now that I am hooked on the EM vortex, girly and feminine is the way I go.
LOL, I will never wear a jumper, or navy blue for that matter, and I have been out of school for a looooong time.I LOVE the Cherokee brand shirts - really nice quality at a good price.
I have no problem with longer denim skirts, but jumpers
I vowed never to wear them after graduating from Catholic school and I have kept my word
Yes, I love this style.
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misswallo
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I’ve heard of those…I’ll have to get some this fall. What about shoes?? Maybe I’m worrying too much,I wore skirts all winter long this past winter, and sometimes we would walk to church.
I highly recommend Cuddleduds–they’re long underwear, but made of silk, so they’re very thin and don’t add a lot of bulk. You can buy them online, or at department stores. I would wear a pair of those, and thick knee socks, and I was warm.
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misswallo
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I mean…winter shoes. I wear sandles during the summer…but not sure what to wear with skirts this next fall/winter. I’m thinking some tall boots and maybe some maryjanes…
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DJgang
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You can’t go wrong with a pair of Dansko’s. I have some brown clogs that I can wear with EVERYTHING! Great winter shoes!
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catherineajt
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I’m not the one to give advice on footwear. I missed inheriting the shoe gene from my mom (who adored buying shoes and had different shoes for every outfit
), plus i have large feet and a deformed navicular bone, which means i have to wear orthotics and shoes with really good support…meaning tennis shoes. I wear New Balance most all the time (I’m supposed to wear them in the house, yick), but when I’m being bad I wear Crocs. i started wearing them when I was pregnant with #3–my feet were so swollen they were the only things that fit. I love crocs–and I need to get a couple new pairs. They look okay with the long skirts, and if you’re wearing a denim skirt, even more so. For the winter, boots would be good, I think. Some tall ones that are casual but comfy.- Status