I love the wool texture and
leather waistband of this skirt - they definitely make it appropriate for fall but it's not too warm if I wear it on its own without tights.
Make sure you cover the top of
the waistband of the skirt with the wrapped fabric for a more streamlined look — you can stitch these together if you want but I didn't bother.
In order to shorten the top into a better length for my body, I've tucked a pinch of fabric into
the waistband of the skirt on each side.
The bottom part of the top also stretches so you can pull it down to meet the top of the skirt or even overlap
the waistband of the skirt.
But I've recently discovered that I can do skinnier belts if I use them a little lower or use them over
the waistband of a skirt.
The belt completely hides
the waistband of the skirt (and tights and undies) and the vest covers the sides of the belt so you can't tell it's just a simple elastic shirt belt (like this).
The punk references were seen in fringing, long, kilt - like leather skirts, studded Camden Lock-esque belts and leather suspenders that hung over the hips from
the waistbands of skirts and trousers.
The waistband of the skirt measures 37 inches without any stretch, and the top measures 34 inches flat to 37 stretches in the waist, and 40 inches flat in the bust to 45 inches stretched.
You can either tie it high to show off a little skin, or tie it a little lower to cover
the waistband of the skirt.
The waistband of this skirt is a little strange so I'm definitely going to have to play around with it to see if I can make it work.
Knot your shirt near
the waistband of your skirt to really show off your bump!
To make sure
the waistband of your skirt is as fitted as possible, check the size guide before you buy.