Most people know by now that I’m not a great fan of jeans. Well, to be correct, I AM, I just have insane trouble finding an affordable pair that fit just right.
Recently I decided to give up and find the perfect denim skirt instead. I don’t *do* pencil skirts, although I own a couple I just don’t feel right in them. Ditto denim mini skirts; I envy those who can pull them off, but I end up feeling like my 15 year old self. Shorts, I like, but they get boring and they aren’t a skirt (duh) but I kind of class them as one and the same.
My lust-o-meter decided on an A-line skirt. The shape is flattering on me, and there is something very 70s about them.
I started a hunt. ASOS had a few, but all out of my budget. New Look failed me and I couldn’t get to a Matalan to check them out.
By chance, I was browsing the Zara website, and found one in the sale. They had XS left, for a price of Β£14.99 and I was almost ready to take a chance despite the likely hood of it fitting being, well, slim to none.
Then, then I clicked something (yeah, I don’t remember what link) and found another skirt. Exactly what I wanted, in my size, for Β£5.99. After a little bit of hesitation and a lot of question asking on Twitter I made my purchase. It arrived Tuesday. We’re going to live happily ever after.
Buttons. Perfect Colour denim. Flattering fit. Nice length. Versatile. Today teamed with a white leotard and bright tights with sandals.
What do you think?
Do you have a nightmare time with jeans too? What was your most perfect sales find?
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Love the skirt, Looks really good on you. I tried on a similar one in Zara that did not suit me at all, but this one looks great! gotta love it considering the price as well, bargain!
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i love the skirt – and such a bargain too!
i too have trouble finding jeans that fit but I always have to buy Topshop tall as I’ve got such long legs…. shame that each pair of jeans are over Β£40… eek!! xx
nice and lovely outfit!! love the skirt!!! π
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I refuse to wear jeans none look flattering on me, so I hate them. That skirt is so sweet I love it!
What a bargain purchase! Love the coloured tights too.
I gave up buying jeans ages ago, I practically live in leggings and dresses these days. I used to have this perfect pair from a catalogue through my teens but since fashion moved on I just can’t find the same sort of pair π boo
Fiona x
Lovely skirt! I have major problems with jeans, they all seem to gape at the waist.
I can’t remember my best bargain as I never buy anything if it’s not on sale, hehe.
Lovely outfit! <3
Oh what a perfect find. I love the colour and shape.
I do love my jeans but I dread to think what will happen when DP stop making the style I like. Trying jeans on in other shops is a total nightmare.
That is a gorgeous skirt and outfit!
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I’ve loved that skirt since you pointed it out on twitter. I’m glad you bought it… it’s perfect on you!
this skirt looks great on you. love the way you’ve paired it with the top/leotard? makes your figure look amazing x
What a baragin! It looks fab!
Sophie
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Jeans are soooo hard to buy. My favs at the mo i’m wearing a pair friom Fat Face but i got the for a fiver from a charity shop!!The zip wouldnt go up or down but my marvelous hubbie rubbed prncil lead up and down the zip and now its fine!!
Awesome find! It looks lovely on you =) I used to live in jeans when I was in college but I very rarely wear them now. I agree though, it is a nightmare to find THE perfect pair of jeans. x
I don’t wear jeans, if fact I don’t wear trousers they’re just not as comfy to me as skirts and dresses, the one time I did put on the one pair of trousers I own I ended up taking off after an hour because I just felt uncomfortable XD
I love the idea of a denim skirt though and that one is very pretty also the perfect length and what a bargain you’re so good at getting bargains xoxo
love this outfit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I haven’t had a pair of jeans that fit me properly in probably 4-5 years, I’m happy in skirts and dresses!
Love accidental finds π
This skirt was clearly meant to be, it fits perfectly. I love the contrast of the denim and the crisp white x
fabulous tights! you look so pretty;)
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have a fabulous day:)
Oh, it’s lovely, and even better with that belt. Perfect perfect combo.
Ah gorgeous look! I’m such a jeans girl, seem to be living in my boyfriend fit pair at the mo (working from home does that to you!) Love this skirt though, nice to wear denim a bit differently π
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The skirt is definitely really gorgeous. Getting a skirt in that style was a great idea. It looks really good on you.
That looks lovely on you. I never wear jeans, they jusr don’t look right on me. I own one pair but haven’t worn them for over a year. xx
I hate shopping for jeans too! The skirt is lovely – the shape is really flattering! x
Great skirt! I’m not generally a fan of the slim denim skirt either. I have a denim dress with an a-line shape which I love.
i love denim but really really despise jeans on me! This skirt is fab though, love it with the tights π x
What a pretty skirt and a perfect fit, too. xxx
What a bargain! It’s such a nice skirt π
Yep, finding a pair of well-fitting jeans that fit is a nightmare I’m familiar with. I’m 5ft10 yet somehow not tall enough to buy jeans in shops’ “tall” ranges.
Pretty skirt and absolutely basic look!
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Fab bargain and I love those sandals x
Very nice skirt.
Love the colours of the tights. X x
That skirt looks perfect on you. I, on the other hand, must stick to the short variety of denim skirt…long skirts do not suit me!
Got a pair of trousers in Zara for about 12 qid the other day.
Oh how I love the sales.
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LOVE that skirt, and you’ve paired it just perfectly, colourful yet simple. π
That denim skirt is lovely! It is the perfect length, so flattering on you too!
Love the skirt, works great on you but totally wouldn’t work on me :s I do have a bit of a mare with jeans. The lengths are always wrong and the shapes don’t seem to correspond to my shape. The best fitting ones are the ones I come across by accident.
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Jeans are such an ordeal to find. I have an old Gap pair which I adore but they don’t do the fit anymore.
That skirt is fabulous on you. Lovely fit and the buttons are great. More lush tights. x
Lovely skirt and tights! Completely forgot Zara had and online sale, wish I wasn’t doing this shopping ban…
I usually hate denim jeans, but yours is absolutely perfect! A-line is oh-so-flattering!
That skirts looks utterly perfect on you, the length suits you so well and the tights go so well.
I am still on that eternal hunt for the perfect pair of jeans!
This is a nice look for you hunny! π