tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post7464141878385200773..comments2024-03-29T03:24:32.682-04:00Comments on TBMD: Pencil This InChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-28477666043386141842012-08-27T06:58:18.597-04:002012-08-27T06:58:18.597-04:00i really need to invest in a black pencil skirt! s...i really need to invest in a black pencil skirt! so chic :)still being [molly]https://www.blogger.com/profile/06424332953856143966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-66594868102045773632012-08-25T05:51:30.231-04:002012-08-25T05:51:30.231-04:00Your experience runs pretty much along the same li...Your experience runs pretty much along the same lines as mine too. I've seen some other ladies smaller than me have luck with 00P/0P at Ann Taylor, but the color/style just wasn't calling out to me. I will keep on looking though!Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-1524047652326193302012-08-24T22:01:02.750-04:002012-08-24T22:01:02.750-04:00I have had good luck recently at Ann Taylor. I als...I have had good luck recently at Ann Taylor. I also have the Gap black pencil and one from J. Crew. I find J. Crew pencil skirts run the biggest...I take a 00 there and a 0 at the other stores (one of my Ann Taylor skirts is a 0P and the other, which ran shorter, is a regular 0).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-68688361539766453442012-08-24T21:45:39.312-04:002012-08-24T21:45:39.312-04:00But the difference between you and me is that you&...But the difference between you and me is that you're a whiz at alterations... whereas I'll have to pay a tailor :( I think once I find one with a nice, longer length, I'd consider tailoring if the rest doesn't fit.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-27828538221569811322012-08-24T21:44:30.409-04:002012-08-24T21:44:30.409-04:00I love Express dress pants, so I don't know wh...I love Express dress pants, so I don't know why I've never given their suiting skirts a try before (!) Thanks for the rec!Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-83588535781375206362012-08-24T21:36:07.335-04:002012-08-24T21:36:07.335-04:00Many people have left suggestions to other stores ...Many people have left suggestions to other stores that you could try out. I definitley plan to, and will let you know how they work on me :)Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-40911923286297835942012-08-24T21:33:54.271-04:002012-08-24T21:33:54.271-04:00Ah ha! Finally someone who shares the same plight....Ah ha! Finally someone who shares the same plight. MY SKIRT SHIMMIES UP AND TWISTS, TOO! I think that means the waist/hips area isn't fitted properly? I'll be sure to share if I come across any better-fitting ones.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-10550610768177236582012-08-24T21:32:22.839-04:002012-08-24T21:32:22.839-04:00Cher, you're one of many who wear pencil skirt...Cher, you're one of many who wear pencil skirts fabulously. Especially high-waisted ones, but I'm sure you've heard that numerous times from me already, haha. Zara is a hit-or-miss for me, but I shouldn't rule them out. I haven't tried Club Monaco, so I'll be on the lookout for them.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-89671149312989024332012-08-24T21:30:07.414-04:002012-08-24T21:30:07.414-04:00DIY please! You know I always love your creations ...DIY please! You know I always love your creations :) A little version on E would be super adorable... but I don't know if the fabric/style would be too high-maintenance for a baby.<br /><br />Hmm... I don't believe I've tried ponte skirts. I remember seeing some at AT, so I'll keep that in mind. Thanks S!Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-73802927370900362442012-08-24T21:28:27.664-04:002012-08-24T21:28:27.664-04:00I know, P! You wear the No. 2 so well. Count me as...I know, P! You wear the No. 2 so well. Count me as a fan living vicariously through you :)Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-73387850730027133372012-08-24T21:27:22.652-04:002012-08-24T21:27:22.652-04:00Thanks for sharing, Carrie!Thanks for sharing, Carrie!Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-78651565752950862362012-08-24T21:26:41.114-04:002012-08-24T21:26:41.114-04:00I have a LOFT floral pencil skirt that doesn't...I have a LOFT floral pencil skirt that doesn't fit all that great, but I LOVE the print, so I make do. I've found some AT skirts that fit similar to my LOFT one, so on me, they're only okay. Perhaps I just haven't tried enough variety though. Thanks Lisa!Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-82541656026848780602012-08-24T21:24:49.604-04:002012-08-24T21:24:49.604-04:00Ying, your Instagram OOTDs is one of the reasons w...Ying, your Instagram OOTDs is one of the reasons why I've got pencil skirts on my mind ;) Thanks for the store recs!Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-61340241360419168852012-08-24T21:22:24.630-04:002012-08-24T21:22:24.630-04:00Will definitely keep you updated, Jules!
What do ...Will definitely keep you updated, Jules!<br /><br />What do you think of pencil skirts from J.Crew Factory compared to J.Crew? From their website, the Factory pencil skirts look much shorter... but that could just be bad Photoshop.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-68872856506408067102012-08-24T21:20:46.389-04:002012-08-24T21:20:46.389-04:00Thanks for the reminder, Agi. I could name many th...Thanks for the reminder, Agi. I could name many things in my closet that could use some tailoring ;) Just have to figure out which pieces are worthy of the extra $. I'm not sure if I'm willing to shell out more money to alter this Gap one... if it was a bit longer on me, I think I would.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-51783688912965256692012-08-24T21:18:53.690-04:002012-08-24T21:18:53.690-04:00You know what? Why have I never tried Express?! I ...You know what? Why have I never tried Express?! I love their dress pants, so if their skirts are anything like the pants, I'm missing out!Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-90122500779785218932012-08-24T21:17:26.785-04:002012-08-24T21:17:26.785-04:00I don't believe I've ever tried BR or Targ...I don't believe I've ever tried BR or Target, so I'll be adding that to my shopping to-do list. Thanks Laura!Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-3726599397116278882012-08-24T21:15:21.407-04:002012-08-24T21:15:21.407-04:00Thank you for sharing your past successes. I'l...Thank you for sharing your past successes. I'll keep my eyes out for these stores!Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183749125846812753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-14021803314508545342012-08-24T14:46:32.317-04:002012-08-24T14:46:32.317-04:00You should just alter your pencil skirt! I never n...You should just alter your pencil skirt! I never noticed the boxiness of my pencil skirts until Jean pointed out on her blog that she likes her skirts "pencil" shape aka tapered a bit on the bottom. Then I started noticing that none of mine taper, and are all so rectangular. :( kimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648379057856404736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-74248081851202506892012-08-24T12:13:23.197-04:002012-08-24T12:13:23.197-04:00I'm wearing that same top today (but with skin...I'm wearing that same top today (but with skinnies and boots) - love it! My favorite pencil is from Express. Just plain and black, but the fit is amaze, which is funny because I typically don't like the fit of their clothes. <br /><br />seemomogo.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-35757270187179632232012-08-24T11:47:23.452-04:002012-08-24T11:47:23.452-04:00I think the majority of my wardrobe is pencil skir...I think the majority of my wardrobe is pencil skirts! My favorite ones are my navy lace one from moon apparel (that I ripped :( ) and my black lace H&M one! It sits nice and high on my waist. I have a few from Ann Taylor factory but they are a bit loose on me in the waist to accomdate my hips. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04624207499869306317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-67900961679602569012012-08-24T11:01:22.054-04:002012-08-24T11:01:22.054-04:00i have the hardest time with pencil skirts. the on...i have the hardest time with pencil skirts. the only one i've actually kept is from H&M last year. I've tried every j. crew one possible. they just dont work for me. AT has some ok ones, but those also are a little off. not sure where to look next.Amber @ EasyPetiteLooks.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02869474191143333312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-78219452089649665692012-08-24T02:41:57.065-04:002012-08-24T02:41:57.065-04:00Love the top! And of course the Chanel. ;)
xo - S...Love the top! And of course the Chanel. ;)<br /><br />xo - Sheila<br /><br />http://sheislovely1.blogspot.comSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09942123074404264755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-58031343440156998812012-08-23T23:58:40.024-04:002012-08-23T23:58:40.024-04:00Cee,
I love the look of pencil skirts (and I'...Cee,<br /><br />I love the look of pencil skirts (and I'm so happy to see you wearing this with the beloved Modcloth top) but they don't work on me. :( I used to wear them but noticed that they tend to shimmy up my waist so I constantly tug which is not a good look. Still searching for that perfect pencil skirt.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821650406964865722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710964387493427621.post-67890810805131952892012-08-23T23:21:05.373-04:002012-08-23T23:21:05.373-04:00Most "pencil" skirts these days are more...Most "pencil" skirts these days are more straight skirts rather than a true pencil skirt. I really like the fit my Club Monaco one and my Zara skirts though. J.Crew and BR tend to be very straight, but if the only problem is that it has too much of a boxy fit, it can easily be altered to taper a bit towards the bottom.Cherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760245251207577526noreply@blogger.com