~AN OUTFIT THAT FORESHADOWS FALL & SOME SARTORIAL RAMBLINGS

 

 

 

 

Since today is the first of September, I've decided to post an image of an outfit which hearkens to the fall season.  This dress is from one of Dolce & Gabbana's 2012 collections.  I can see how the open-toed shoes and light-weight fabric of the dress, paired with the long length of the dress and the cozy sweater, could make for a nice autumn ensemble.

 

I am all for long skirts and dresses, as they allow one to feel feminine without having to worry about their hemline--especially while sitting down.  There is a luxury to garments of a longer length, since more fabric is required to make them; alas, that probably also makes for higher prices and/or cheaper fabric.

 

I have come across several long skirts and dresses in the past that were quite fetching; however, the fabric was so thin and/or light-colored that they were see-through, even with a slip underneath.  Many skirts and dresses are not lined, and some require a lining and a slip.  But, linings drive up the price even more, I suppose.

 

I found a maxi skirt at the Gap this summer that works well for me.  It has a fold-over waist and is rayon/spandex, though it feels like very soft cotton.  The fabric is a bit thicker than that on similar skirts I've seen lately.  That, along with the fact that it's well-made and cut in a flattering way, made it worth the not-so-great price of $55.

 

 I did find one other long skirt on sale at another store for $12, and though the fabric is very thin, there is a half-slip sewn in.  If I find it necessary, I'll layer on another half-slip with it, though I might not need to, since the one it came with seems to be pretty opaque and is black in color.

 

I don't have any long skirts or dresses for fall and winter.  That would be fun, though it might be trickier than spring and summer looks, especially since I'm very petite.

 

*My test method of choice for determining if a skirt or dress is see-through is to go outside on a sunny day, stand in the light, and ask a female pal to make sure my fabric is not too thin.  Oh, the drama of it all ☺.

 

*Photo is by Marcin Tyszka for the January, 2012, issue of Vogue Mexico

 

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