Three Slip Skirts – How I’m Styling Mine. Plus, Life, Lately.

 Slip Skirts

The slip skirt is back, once more, this season. The slip skirt is a firm favourite of mine and a versatile staple in my wardrobe.  I have three versions which I have styled, later, in my post.  But, first…..……

We have now passed the autumn equinox, and seasonal changes are afoot.  The fruit trees are heavy with apples and blackberries – making me recollect my young fruit-picking days.  There’s also the absence of birds who have inhabited the garden over the summer months, apart from the resident robin redbreast, who has become quite friendly, swooping down and perching himself, curiously, near.  The beginning of autumn always reminds me of imminent birthdays (mine and my other half’s), Patrick (aka Pat), and a reminder of how fast the years are flying by.

To celebrate, we decided to go to our favourite tea rooms, “Chapters” in Durham City.  We sat outside on the cobbles in the early autumnal sunshine having poached eggs on sourdough bread with a large frothy coffee (me), and a crispy bacon sandwich and americano coffee (Pat).  We enjoy visiting Chapters because it’s a great place to chill and watch the world go by.  This was followed by a little retail therapy.  Pat was looking to buy a pair of Levis, (501’s), which, coincidently, have been voted the most iconic fashion item of all time…… he got fixed up quite quickly as he knew exactly what he wanted. Hovering in the background, I spotted a pair of jeans I liked the look of, so I tried a few sizes on. And, I found the perfect pair, to suit.  The style is “Baggy Dad”. They are the lightest, softest denim I have ever worn.  This is my first pair of Levis, at sixty-four!   I’ve worn their denim jackets all my life, but never jeans.  In the past, I have worn my sons’, or Pat’s Levis, when they have cast them aside – but, never my own…. I’m thrilled with the style and will do a “jeans” post, soon, because they can be a tricky item to get right.  I’ll share with you how I am wearing these and a few other styles I’ve picked up during the summer months. 

My Baggy Dad Style Levi’s and Pat’s iconic Levi’s 501’s

London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week ended a little while ago and there were lots on offer to take us through to summer 2025.  The classics such as the trench coats, blazers nipped in with a belt, and wide-legged trousers are on “repeat”, though with a slight variation in the design. There were the usual must-have tweeds, velvet and cashmere along with a colour palette of pink, magenta, orange and……red, which is here to stay – and, the brighter ,the better!

Something I have noted, lately, are Highstreet brands listening to their customers’ requirements. So, there are a lot of styles on repeat, this year. I witnessed this for myself when attempting to buy a matching pair of trousers for my “very” old, favourite jacket in chocolate brown (Zara).  The shade of brown I eventually found was almost perfect. The only problem was the trousers were constantly out of stock. So, I submitted my contact details and size to Marks and Spencer’s, then waited, ready to pounce. While waiting, I was curious about the popularity of these trousers, so I read the customer reviews. I discovered customers had been buying these best sellers for a few years, off the trot.  The marketers have done their research and seem to be now filling their rails with sure-fire, saleable items, which are less likely to end up on the sale rail. I eventually got my trousers. Then, out of curiosity, I checked their availability a few days, afterwards, and saw they were out of stock, again. 

The elusive chocolate brown trousers

Slip Skirts

Now, on to my post, and how I have styled my three slip skirts.  I will begin with the newest version – my cream maxi-length slip skirt from Zara, which I bought a few weeks ago and have worn, constantly.  The joy of these skirts is they are an item which will take you through all seasons and can be dressed up or down.  Great with an oversized woollen, jacket and a pair of trainers. Or, alternatively, with heels and sequins – so stylish!

Here is my cream satin skirt with my brown blazer.

All three of my skirts are midi or maxi.  I prefer to wear a slight heel with the slightly longer maxi. At 5ft 6 inches, I feel this elongates my silhouette.  Another must have for these skirts is my “comfortable” support pants – I like breathable ones which smooth out my lumps and bumps, but, not at the expense of breathability or comfort.  I have an old pair which does the job without cutting off circulation, haha.

Slip Skirt – Black

 

Shop The Post.  This Bomber Jacket was another item I was trying to buy from Marks and Spencer.  It’s currently out of stock once more, but if you like the look of it, leave your size and email and they contact you when back in stock.

This skirt was originally bought for a holiday. I find this style, whatever the colour, to be like a blank canvas – dressed up or down, it’s suitable for all occasions and, as you can see, so versatile an item to have in your wardrobe.

Slip Skirt – Leopard Animal Print

I first saw this slip skirt on Instagram (Asos), and, managed to purchase it from Vinted for a bargain price of £7.50.  I was lucky it was a perfect fit. I find sizing is one of the risks of buying from this online marketplace.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments, I would love to hear from you. 

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Alison x

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