They are such playful clothes and I love the feeling
of swinging skirts — as you can see again on these pics
Not exact matches
Now that the school year is in full
swing and I'm back to wearing
skirts and dresses with high heels most days
of the week, I love being able to be really chill on the weekends — with my time and with my clothing choices.
For ladies who wish to uncover a a lot a lot more conservative technique to match this design
of boots, a smooth lengthy
skirt with loads
of swing will need to be a good assortment.
Anyway, three things happened to bring the idea for this post together: 1) B found the perfect western - style shirt, after hunting for one forever, 2) around the same time, I picked up a denim
swing skirt, which had been on my hitlist for a long time too and 3) I remembered my very small, but much - loved collection
of cowboy boots.
The 70's are making a huge comeback in fashion and one
of the most popular trends
swinging in for Fall is the suede
skirt.
A black
swing dress with a flared box pleat
skirt, a lace overlay bust and a cut out detail on the back, this is a modest but pretty design that would work great as a little black dress
of an evening.
When I was but a newbie pinup — when I was tentatively attempting to craft a retro look out
of cheap dancewear circle
skirts and still scared
of red lipstick — there were 3 dresses I saw in my online wanderings that made me swoon and sigh with want and desire: the Pinup Girl Clothing Monica dress, their Sailor
Swing dress, and the Tatyana (then Bettie Page) Alika dress.
Poodle
Skirt: The poodle
skirts are the wide
swing of solid color like pink or similar.
We observe a metallic
skirt suit and a dress at Chanel, a glamorous pantsuit derived from the
swinging «60s at Roberto Cavalli, a mirror - like sensual slip dress at Cushnie et Ochs and a range
of metallic golden stunners at Off - White effectively matched with Aurora Red.
Sara: My everyday go - to is either a dress or
swing skirt / blouse combo with a petticoat, a bangle stack, a brooch, possibly a pair
of vintage clip - on earrings, and a pair
of BAIT Footwear shoes.
Because
of the cotton, the
skirt remains so wide, which is actually the intention
of a
swing dress.
This collection totals 10
of Mary's artworks turned into whimsical fabric prints used across an array
of the PUG styles you know and love, from Jenny and Doris
skirts to the Evangeline wiggle dresse,
swing Ella and Aurora dresses, as well as a new hybrid Heidi dress that features the gathered
skirt typical
of the Jennies.
A breezy
skirt adds a
swing to your walk, while metallic shoes lend a touch
of shine.
We are thinking
of cute
swinging skirts, beautiful heeled sandals, a messy hair bun, back backless shirts and some kinky sunglasses.
It isn't all old fashioned, however — the
swinging silhouette is a more modern twist; keep it
swinging with a pair
of ultra-tight leather paneled leggings, or evoke an old Hollywood starlet by tucking it into a waist - defined
skirt.
Products: Velvet
Skirt — HERE / Belt — HERE / Jumpsuit — HERE / Bag — HERE / Wrap
Skirt — HERE [english] Yay, my favorite time
of the year is in full
swing: sale time!
I love that the lower half
of the
skirt is more sheer and I love the way it
swings as I walk.
Made
of bengaline, it's a super comfortable stretchy
swing dress with half sleeves, a cross over style bust and a full
skirt, with a gathered detail on the front
of the shoulders.
It's such a pretty and seasonal appropriate floral print that for a while I couldn't decide which piece I wanted
of those made in this print; the
swing skirt, or dress, or pencil dress?
Lately, I have been collecting up more and more full
skirts and circle -
skirt dresses, and when Lotty Dotty Vintage posted a 32 + waist only purge in a buy sell trade group I'm part
of, I miraculously claimed this and two other gorgeous vintage
swing dresses that all fit my ever expanding waistline, and should be easy enough to alter (probably temporarily, just in case I need to sell them later) post baby.
The Daytrip print is available in a flared dress, halterneck
swing dress, pencil
skirt, bikini, and a top as well as the flared
skirt featured here, most
of which can be found on Altskate.
For the most part Dolly and Dotty's website is full
of the classic retro staples, with fitted dresses,
swing dresses, pencil
skirts and striped tops, and also features its fair share
of polka - dots and cherries.
Outfit Details: Sweet Wanderer top (similar here), Express
skirt (old, similar here), Steve Madden sandals (close to this pair), Vintage bag (I like this one, which also comes in a pop
of orange), Handmade earrings (the ones by Rebecca De Ravenel are amazing) Summer is in full
swing!
The thistle print recalls cool golden afternoons in fields
of flowers, and the tiered
skirt has a marvelous
swing to it when you walk or dance.
Another benefit
of the loose
swing style is that the
skirt falls slightly longer in the back, allowing for yet more freedom
of movement in any direction you choose.
I bought a handful
of bright, fun - to - wear shift dresses at Kate Spade recently and I also
swung by Worth, an appointment - only salon that recently revamped its brand and collection and got an amazing leopard sequin pencil
skirt, a few smart dresses and great knits.
Whether you are headed out for brunch, or planning a Sunday get together with the girls, the lightweight fabric
of this playful Privacy Please
skirt gives the illusion
of dancing blooms as you
swing and twirl in the sunshine!
But Tracey was unashamedly her mother's aspiration and avatar, her only joy, in those thrilling yellow bows, a frou - frou
skirt of many ruffles and a crop top revealing inches
of childish nut - brown belly, and as we pressed up against the pair
of them in this bottleneck
of mothers and daughters entering the church I watched with interest as Tracey's mother pushed the girl in front
of herself - and in front
of us - using her own body as a means
of obstruction, the flesh on her arms
swinging as she beat us back, until she arrived in Miss Isabel's dance class, a look
of great pride and anxiety on her face, ready to place her precious cargo into the temporary care
of others.
Claes Oldenburg got an idea for his knees sculptures from the
swinging sixties trend
of wearing mini
skirts with go - go boots.