Alternately titled: A Reason Not to DIY
This skirt only has one pocket:
I’ve railed against skirts with a single pocket before,
however, this time; it’s not the skirt’s fault.
It’s mine. This skirt actually
started out with two pockets, was a size 24 and about six inches longer:
I hemmed it and trimmed it to a size 14, above-the-knee
length marvel with a pocket on the butt.
Yep, in all my trimming and hemming, I failed to allow for pocket
placement. To take the skirt in, I cut a
two inch strip of fabric out of the back and then stitched it back
together. This, apparently, took the right-hand
pocket from its proper place on my right hip to a completely useless position
on my right buttock.
Of course, I only found this out after I tried the skirt one
and tried to put my hands in my pockets; I actually had to reach back with my right hand to get to the
pocket. It was neither cute nor
comfortable. So, I cut the pocket out,
sewed the skirt together and now am the proud owner of a single-pocket skirt.
I paired the skirt (thrifted and mangled) with a dark teal
blouse (Target), knotted navy cardigan (Gap), cream tights (Target), wedge
booties (Nine West) and some jewelry (Macys, vintage, local craftsman). I like the color combination of this outfit
(borrowed in part from this outfit of Kish’s) but I don’t think it’s quite
working. At least not from some
angles. If this outfit were an Olympic
ice-skating routine, I’d get high points for concept but low scores for
execution. Basically, I would not medal. Sad face.
Happy Thursday, Everyone!
It’s nearly over!!
Gracey
You medal in my book! Always love a knotted cardigan. And one pocket skirts are TOTALLY the next big thing.
ReplyDeleteas Chelsea said, you always have a gold medal in my heart!! hahaha! But really I love that you attempted a DIY! (you would be SHOCKED at how often i cook or DIY something for my blog and it totally FLOPS ) I think that you should try again, because next time will be easier! At least... thats what i tell myself after ive spent the better part of an afternoon working on a new cake recipe and then I forget the baking soda.
ReplyDelete-Nico
I think you look fantastic, but you made me giggle with your butt pocket surprise. Still, one pocket is definitely better than none!
ReplyDeleteI love how you altered the skirt - it looks perfect on you! How funny about the pocket - I hope you don't miss it too much ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by my blog and being so lovely! I'm so glad you found me! Oregon gals gotta stick together :)
xxx,
Alexandra
Again, you had me laughing with this one. You know, if you're a wedgie-picker...that butt-pocket really could have come in "handy". (pun intended)
ReplyDeleteRegardless, kudos to you for finding a diamond in the rough with this skirt. You get 10's all across! ;)
Actually... I like the idea of a single pocket skirt. It's unique. And certainly better than a butt pocket, haha. I wish I Had amazing alterations skills like you, but about the best I can do is hem pants. Anything else ends in disaster.
ReplyDeleteI would not mind a butt pocket. Also, I'll take one pocket over no pockets--nothing ruins an outfit worse than a security badge clipped to the waistband! You did a great job altering the skirt--I'll have to try looking for really big skirts and taking them in! I don't think I've ever actually thought of that.
ReplyDeleteMy right buttock is jealous that it does not have a pocket above it. I love the color of this skirt! Is it fuzzy, thick material? Or more of a spring weight?
ReplyDeleteThis story seriously cracked me up. I am sure I would make hilarious mistakes like that if I DIY'd more thrifting finds. Other than the mishap, it turned out great!
ReplyDeleteOh, the pocket mishap made me laugh out loud!
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you for altering this skirt!And what a hilarious story.Maybe you can stich close somehow the other pocket as well.
ReplyDeleteOh man, I am guilty of rarely thinking out my alterations. But a think one pocket is a small price to pay for such a cute skirt!
ReplyDeleteThank you for leaving a comment on my blog- I'm so glad that college is done for the semester so I can finally start repaying comments. :)
you are so funny! love it! very cute look xo
ReplyDeleteHaha, very nice! :) "The Lone Pocket"-- too funny! Such an adorable look!
ReplyDeleteLove this story.
ReplyDeleteHow unique -- a skirt with one pocket. In the long history of fashion, I don't think that's ever occurred before. Be proud.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if anyone's ever told you this before but I really respect how frequently you post outfits. That shows commitment. And makes your blog more interesting than others (like mine).