When I was shopping with my Shopping Saturday friends (last week’s post) I tried on this silver skirt. The shop assistant fetched the big jumper, telling me they used this combination for their advertisement earlier that season. Which means the outfit was styled by a professional. The jumper is 68% mohair, 11% wool which is hell for me as it itches, especially mohair. Nevertheless, I tried it on and to my astonishment it wasn’t bad at all. A bit itchy around the neck and chest but not much. I was so in love with the jumper and especially in combination with the silver skirt, that I threw caution to the wind and bought it.
I am wearing the jumper with a thin summer top underneath that sits very high on my neck and I have a strange thing on which is basically only sleeves. And I don’t have an itch problem. Yay.
One very cold day a couple of weeks ago I went on a photo shoot with my friend Marjolein. She said: “It is far too cold to do a photo shoot outside. Let’s go to the Mall in Leidschendam”. (Try and pronounce that, you lovely readers from abroad LOL). Leidschendam is a small town, adjacent to The Hague.
I agreed because it was indeed freezing and there are big windows everywhere (= natural light) at the mall.
Below: We started with lunch and the restaurant had a conservatory, nearly all glass. I said: “And there was light” and we began.
As black and white are not the best colours near my face, I added yellow earrings with a silver button; Lara Design of course.
Below: Marjolein, the purple lover. There is a bit of purple in her jumper.
Below: Marjolein’s earrings.
Below: Upstairs the Christmas lights were still up. Across the balustrade you could see yourself. The pillar was made from a shiny material which worked like a mirror.
Somehow, I always seem to be leaning on one leg. The pleated skirt exaggerates that.
Below: In hindsight I didn’t like the gap between the boots and the skirt.
Below: I wore black tights with silver polka dots but I still don’t like the gap.
Below: A photo from my bedroom, while I was trying out footwear for this combination. The burgundy boots I am wearing, have a higher shaft and the burgundy earrings bookend the outfit. The burgundy colour is probably hard to see, but you’ll take my word for it, right? (If not, you can see the burgundy better in this post.) I will wear the skirt and jumper with the burgundy boots from now on.
Below: Marjolein and me in the ‘mirror’ across from the balustrade. Funny effect.
Below: We went down a floor and found an ice cream parlour. With all that pink, it was as if we had arrived in Barbie land.
Below: Showing my wool A-line skirt by Wolford (second-hand find) which I was wearing underneath the paper-thin silver skirt. I am no fool.
The skirt will be great for winter with this trick and great for spring with another light-weight skirt underneath it. It will also work for summer without an extra skirt but always with a slip as it opens wide easily. My revealing days are over, although, I was never very revealing. Having said that…I used to wear tops in my thirties, which were reasonably decent, only I had the habit of folding my arms underneath my (much smaller) breasts while leaning with my elbows on the table. It worked like a push-up bra, only I never noticed. It wasn’t until I saw that a guy, sitting across from me, was looking at my chest instead of at my face. (“Oy…up here!” LOL) From that day on I wore tops with a higher neckline.
Below: The Christmas decoration at the ice cream parlour.
I had just taken the above photo when two security men came asking whether I had permission to take photos. Of course I didn’t and I explained that I was only having pictures taken of me and if he so wanted, I would delete the photo of the ice cream parlour decoration. The girl behind the counter saw the photo and said: “I don’t mind at all.” The security guys then agreed and left.
Below: We had a nice chat with the ice cream parlour girl. She pointed at their booth as background for a photo. Really, it was Barbie land.
No beautiful buildings this time. Only two photos of the mall.
Below: It is a big and bright mall, very modern.
Below: I like this ceiling feature. Very Star Trek.
Ron associated the silver skirt with space as well. When he first saw it, he yelled “PIGS IN SPACE”, after that episode in the Muppet Show. He is still no fan of the skirt.
What happened in my life this week
I saw Lia, my friend from when I was 17. Always such a pleasure. She took photos of my outfit for next week’s blog post. Not many as it was cold again. We hurried into a restaurant.
Below: Lovely Lia. She can still crouch down. It’s been a long time since I could do that.
And I had a jolly time with Eefje, catching up as we hadn’t seen each other for quite some time. We arranged to meet at Le Petit Café as it is nice there.
Below: Eefje and I (or is it ‘me’?). She hates being photographed.
See you next week.
Greetje
Silver has been having a moment (actually more than a moment) and I’m glad. I bought silver flat Mary Jane’s this fall and a very inexpensive silver skirt from Old Navy. I thought that I would wear the skirt over the winter holidays, but our events were somewhat curtailed by the passing of a family member. The skirt will have an outing one of these days.
Your skirt is wonderful. It’s clever of you to put a warm skirt under it for winter. I would never have guessed that you had two layers! The pleats are nice. You are also smart to have figured out how to protect your skin from the itchy top.
Have you tried black flats with the skirt and top combination? I’ve been so drawn to the simple Mary Jane flats recently. I was never a big fan of Mary Janes, but for some reason the new flats really appeal. I purchased black, silver and a multicolored velvet pair. I’d love a navy pair too. I think that your outfit would look great with black or silver ones.
Love the stockings too!
My friend Anke said “I doubt whether you will wear that silver skirt much”, but I disagree. I will wear it many times, probably never at an event haha.
I can get away with two skirt layers because I have very narrow hips and no bum. As for tricks…I have many.
Unfortunately flat shoes don’t look good on me. I have a flat foot and a low instep. Combined it makes my feet look huge and flat and I am a size 38.5 (EUR). I do have flat shoes, but not many.
That skirt just keeps looking like aluminum foil to me.
I’m in the “I love that skirt” corner. I bought a silver metallic puffy vest this year and I think you can mix a metallic with lots of different colours. I can’t wear wool or mohair sweaters either because of the itch factor.
I totally agree with you. I have champagne coloured boots and silver coloured boots. They work with nearly everything.
I have told my body that it should get used to wool from now on. Basta. (I hope it listens.)
I would never have chosen the silver skirt Greetje – but you rock it! Especially with the burgundy boots, genius!
A really uplifting post from you-love the Mall and the gorgeous ice cream parlour and their themed christmas decorations. Yes my husbands first words would be as yours-Pigs In Space, they are very predictable!
My friend Anke thought I would get very little wear out of the silver skirt, but I am not so sure about that. Metallic is a neutral and goes with many things.
I like it that you find my post uplifting. That’s what I aim for.
Sometimes I think most husbands are predictable. I got sent a joke about (so called) coaching a man to put laundry IN the basket and so on. There were about 12 subjects. I sent it to a lot of girlfriends and they all said it hit the nail right on the head.
I love the juxtaposition of the oversized sweater and the silver skirt – as a fellow silver-skirt-owner, I totally get that you want to make sure that your other clothes help keep the bossy skirt under control, ha! I prefer the taller boots with it – I bet it would be cute with chunky sneakers too.
“Pigs in Space!” – there it is! L also likes to say stuff like that to me. Our husbands, keeping our feet on the ground. Love seeing your friends – all so stylish!
Juxtaposition is a word I learned when I started blogging. Lovely word; it fits fashion and style.
I like the skirt better with the taller boots too. It will be rather a challenge to style it for summer. No idea whether chunky sneakers will fit the bill. I am going to try.
I agree, the skirt and sweater are a great combo! Cute earrings too.
Interesting about the security people and taking photos. So many businesses now WANT you to take photos and then tag them on various social media as free promotion.
And another one in the “love corner”. I knew it was either love or hate with this outfit. I had expected many more haters but there are only a few. Unless readers are afraid of telling me LOL
I know that the common rule is “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all”. We Dutch do the opposite. We are always honest and many foreign people regard us as very rude.
I think security was briefed by the builders / architect with ‘competition copying elements’ in mind. The funny thing was that they told me taking photos with a professional digital camera was forbidden but I could use my iPhone LOL.
As if that is not a digital camera.
We’re clearly on the same page this week as I am wearing a silver bomber jacket! It seems to be all the rage at the moment, doesn’t it? Well…it did last season lol. The trends come and go so fast! I love your skirt with the sweater and the photos in the mall are fab. I really liked the Star Trek ceiling too!
Big hugs
Suzy xx
Thanks Suzy. I adore metallics; in shoes, boots, bags and now also in a skirt. A silver bomber jacket sounds great even though I couldn’t wear it. The shape is all wrong for my figure.
So I seem to be the odd one out: there’s nothing about this outfit that I like. And that’s an understatement. Luckily it’s you that’s in it. And you I like. Very much.
Hahaha, you sugarcoated your comment. I knew it would be either love or hate with this outfit. I just thought you would love it. But hey, you are honest and that is what I love about you (and many other things).
I love metallics and this is a super skirt. Love yours and Marjolein’s jumpers.
Ah, you are in the “love corner” too. Thanks. There is a “hate corner” as well, as the skirt is definitely not everybody’s taste.
That skirt has such a cute shape! Seeing your outfits make me realize I have become very pragmatic and picky. As much as I love the skirt, I wouldn’t have bought it because it’s so thin, and yet you found a great solution and ended up with a great look! That’s a particularly nice photo of you and Marjolein together.
I have so many tricks up my sleeve and I knew I could wear the A-line skirt underneath it. Fleece lined tights would have be another solution.
A candid photo is always the best, isn’t it?
Stunning outfit! You have the figure, height, and confidence to wear it 🙂 I also love it with the burgundy boots. Have a great week.
Glad you are in the “love corner”. There is also a “hate corner” haha. And I knew there would be. That’s fine with me. Wishing you a nice week as well.
Love the sweater, but the skirt is a little too avant-garde for me. But you can definitely pull it off!
Have a good week.
Thank for posting your fashion photos Greetje. That shiny pleated skirt is very different, modern, but I love it. You are a trendsetter. That sweater and the burgundy boots are very complimentary.
I am most certainly not a trendsetter. I just have a taste for quirky things (and there is more to come in the near future).
Funny how the burgundy boots are so much better, right?
I knew it wouldn’t be everybody’s taste Anne and that’s fine. There is a side to my character that is “flashy” LOL.
Fun post!
Marjolein’s outfit is very becoming. The sweater is perfect for her.
Love you in the skirt with burgundy boots. The sweater neckline is lovely.
So many lovely friends! You must be a terrific person IRL.
Hahaha Sharon, thank you for this awesome compliment. Alas, I am not a terrific person. I am a normal person and I have many flaws. Only yesterday a friend reminded me of a time I reacted in a rotten way. We talked it out and we are good but it just shows that I am not all sugar and spice and all things nice.
I loved the pictures of the ice cream parlor, especially their Christmas tree. What a fun place to visit. Your new sweater is attractive, but I hear you when you talk about itching! Thanks for your great post!
It doesn’t itch much as I was able to wear it all day without bother. And I am telling my body to stop being so fussy. Let’s hope my body listens.
I cannot wear wool or mohair either! always makes me itch! and living in Florida I really don’t need that type of sweater. What kind of material is the silver skirt? In some of the photos it looks almost like faux leather. I like it with the taller boots. I would love to see how you style it in the summer.
Lucky you, living in Florida you need not bother with mohair or wool.
The silver skirt is paper thin and made in Italy. I looked at the label for you. It is polyester with poliamide. 100% synthetic. I would have guessed cotton.
It will be a challenge to style it in summer without tall boots. We’ll see.
What a pretty skirt. A pair of tighis might work out better than wearing 2 skirts and be more comfortable. Your mall is so pretty. Around here, apparently the architects aren’t creative; they put up buildings that look like boxes.
Marjolein looks pretty in her jumper. Lia’s hair is stunning! Eefie looks a lot like a guidance counselor at the school where I taught.
I didn’t work last week. I tripped over our last step and hurt my back very badly. I have a doctor appointment Wednesday. I’m a little better when I have medicine in me. I am in such pain I can’t do anything.
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The A-line skirt underneath was very comfortable. No problem. Remember, I have no hips to speak of and no bum.
But my word, tripping our the last step. You get injury after injury. What is going on? Is your eyesight going? Feeling very sorry for you.
I don’t wear wool tops either–too itchy and uncomfortable. Glad you found a way to avoid the discomfort. You and your friends are always a joy to see. Your friend, Eefje has lovely hair.
The discomfort isn’t gone entirely but I have told my body to get used to it. That I am fed up with this itchy feeling. Now I am hoping that my body will listen to me LOL.
And yes, Eefje has beautiful hair, always had too. Blonde or white.
This skirt is beautiful. I love how you styled it. What a great Idea to pair it with an oversize sweater! That mall looks awesome.
I cannot take credit for the styling Nicole. The shop assistant handed me the jumper and told me the stylist painted this picture. All I added were black boots and yellow earrings haha.
What a beautiful outfit!
I like the asymmetrical top with the flattering shape.
It will be fun to see how you style the silver skirt in each season, please!
Ah, you are in the love corner. I knew it would either be hate or love with this outfit. To tell you the truth I haven’t paid any attention yet how to style it in summer. Without boots it may prove to be difficult for me. We’ll see.
Well, today a slightly peculiar and different look. I am in love with pleated skirts, they seem so elegant and feminine to me! But this one, silver, breaks my schemes but I like it too, because it plays perfectly with the asymmetrical and oversized sweater. The set is very pretty and the yellow earrings perfect it even more. It’s really hard to pronounce the name of this city. LOL
I agree with you that it is a peculiar and different look. It is my character that chooses such items. I would love to be elegant and sophisticated but alas, I am quirky? Strange? I don’t know.
Stunning outfit Greetje! I love the skirt.
Thanks Lise. Looking through the comments I see that it is what I thought it would be…love or hate haha.
Well, you are in the love corner.