Monday 30 November 2009

Overgrown Schoolgirl



I may not wear this skirt again.
I was influenced by this picture.
I liked my version until my daughter came home from school.
"You are not going to the school ski meeting dressed like that tonight. You look like....like... A SCHOOLGIRL!"
And I slunk off to get changed.

19 comments:

  1. I actually think it is the blue wrap cardi that makes it look young and I don't know why but if I picture the outfit without it, it doesn't look schoolgirlish in my head!

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  2. I think you look so cute in that outfit. But, teenagers, they definitely have their own opinions don't they...

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  3. I agree...I like the skirt. Maybe a different cardigan. like your longline grey one would work well!

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  4. I think the skirt would work teamed with more sophisticated pieces - shoes not boots, maybe a darker top. Plaid is popular but I think you have to be careful with it - unless you are going for the school or the lumberjack look.

    Darla

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  5. Aw, you shouldn't have let her talk you out of wearing this; it looks fantastic! I agree that a different cardigan would've lessened the schoolgirl vibe, so don't give up on the skirt just yet.

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  6. Oh, but you look so cute in this outfit. And your legs look fabulous! I hope you'll give the skirt another chance.

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  7. They just don't get the value of plaid at that age, never enough plaid I say. You look lovely.
    Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
    Charmed giveaway!

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  8. I agree with a number of other comments... the skirt is great, it's the cardigan that makes it look perhaps schoolgirl-ish.

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  9. I'm agreeing with everyone else, as well -- I think the outfit looks terrific. I love the skirt and wrap together. I would wear it in a heartbeat -- and that's coming from a mother of three! :)

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  10. I really think that was a compliment because you look so young (not that you're old of course!) Lovely colours, especially on you! Ciao. A.

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  11. Awww...why do kids have to be so brutally honest? You look like no school girl I know! Super cute!

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  12. well it looks great and you could wear it without the daughter or change to a darker top.... BUT you look so great in it I see you running into Hugh Grant in that book store just like in the movies!!

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  13. Awwwww but it looks so cute and you were able to pull it well. I love it.

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  14. I'd kill for a compliment like that.... looking like a schoolgirl!! sigh...

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  15. I would put your daughter's comment in my compliment drawer as well. You look fabulous - I adore tartan skirts!

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  16. I think you look great! How fantastic to look like a schoolgirl - but wait, isn't that exactly what your daughter is Lol? I would look like a school marm in an outfit like that, I think you should wear it and enjoy it :-)

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  17. lol! I think that your outfit is adorable! perhaps be a little more conservative to your daughter's school and de-accessorize (take off necklace, beret, and perhaps the wrap), maybe add a black cardi or something... and out of her school wear it like you have it now! I think it's really cute.

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  18. Haha, you had me laughing at the post title as it reminds me of what my husband usually says when i wear certain skirts.
    I like the outfit and would not let go of that skirt - but, in order to please your daughter i would just change the top to a black turtleneck....

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  19. Well, whatever your daughter says, you look absolutely fabulous in this outfit!

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