A few posts ago, I wore a pencil skirt. I explained how I had another pencil skirt which was still unworn because of my VBO hatred. However, thanks to a peplum top from ASOS, I felt confident enough to wear the skirt FINALLY!
Skirt – ASOS
Peplum top – ASOS
Cardigan – Evans
I love how this outfit turned out and I didn’t feel self conscious at all. Can you see the outline of my stomach? No you can’t! Its funny how looking at something from the eyes of someone else and what you were worried about suddenly isn’t obvious or even visible. Its why blogging has really helped me like how I look even more!
The outfit is (unintentionally) very 1960s – which is why the Husband thought it would be authentic to take the pictures in the kitchen!! – and I’m really happy I can at last wear the skirt. I was tempted to buy the same top in lilac but its now sold out – typical! I also think wearing my wedged shoes helped make me feel less dumpy and belly conscious. Just need a tan pair now – anyone got any recommendations for a tan pair of wedges?
This last picture is a very Em picture so I thought I would include it!
*quote by Jon Bon Jovi - Aristotle eat your heart out!
I love this top and skirt combo on you. In a weird way it makes you look taller. Fabulous look. x
I was thinking the same! It’s the wedges… I’m sure of it! I’m now looking for more with about 3″ wedge.
Wauw! One of your best outfits to date! So fabulous
Thank you!
This outfit is gorgeous! I had that top in lilac in my cart so many times… but didn’t go for it. Well done!
I kept looking at it. Will now have to stalk eBay for it or get over my hatred of coral.
I LOVE this outfit so much, Claire! You look fantastic! I’m glad you found a way to wear the skirt that you feel comfortable in.
The combination of the pencil skirt and the peplum top looks so fantastic, I think I have to search for a peplum top for me…
I know, I’ve avoid peplum for a while but now I might get a couple more!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this! As a fellow VBO avoider, I think it’s an amazingly clever solution and this silhouette looks amazing on you – think it might be my new fave monkey outfit saru-sensei!
I don’t feel like me in it though.. Too smart!
Wow! I really, really, really love this outfit on you! I agree with Karina, one of your best!
I think we were channeling each other a little bit because I wore a pencil skirt yesterday and I NEVER wear pencil skirts.
Thank you oh fashion twin! I wish you could post your outfit! I miss seeing your get ups.
Having a visible stomach outline is one of the few hangups I have left about my own body too. And it’s funny, because lot of bloggers are proud of their tummies and where skirts that outline them and I think they look amazing, but I can’t bring myself to do the same yet. Maybe that will be my next mountain to conquer….
Anyway, this is all irrelevent really because i can’t see your tummy at all, and this outfit is sooo gorgeous. I need to try out the peplum trend sometime soon. I love love love the pattern of that skirt.
I know right – like rachele from nearsighted owl & her high waisted jeans! She looked amazing. One day I might be brave enough.
I love this look, I’ve been afraid of pencil skirts and was ambivalent towards peplum tops but now I can totally see how to rock them both. You look lovely, the outfit really suits you.
Thanks! I was surprised at how smart I looked when I reviewed the pictures. It’s a really comfy outfit as well – everything is stretchy.
This is my fave outfit I have seen you in.
Must get me a skirt like that.
Thanks Polly! It’s very un-me.
Love this outfit! The whole style looks fabulous on you!
Thank you kelly!
The outfit is stunning. And it’s comfy? That makes it perfect! I have got to get myself some pencil skirts!
Ultra comfy.
Love love love this on you. It is such a good look on you. Makes you look really tall and very slim lined.Your legs look fantastic. Lots of envy going on here!!! It a kind of look you could change with different shoes, bag and jewellery.
10/10!
Yes, maybe a different coloured cardigan… Good plan!
I think you look fab in everything you wear, but I really do love this top and skirt combo on you xxx
Aww Gina, what a loving thing to say! Thank you! I’m liking it more – I still think its not very “me” – a bit too pulled together! ha!
Cute cute cute!!! I also bought the peplum tee in black and lilac because I thought it would be cute way to camouflage my VBO (also one of my last body hangups) and am going to wear mine with skirts, shorts and cropped pants this summer. I love how you styled it with the pencil skirt. The whole ensemble is attractive and looks great on you. The fact that it’s really comfortable is just icing on the cake.
I wish I’d bought the lilac one now! Oh well coulda woulda shoulda!
That combo is so flattering on you! I think this is one of my favourite outifts of yours.
Thanks Jess! Its funny how when you step out your comfort zone, people react more. I obviously don’t wear outfits like this enough
Really, really lovely outfit, Claire! I love the scallop lace detailing on the skirt. Reminds me of one of my favorite dresses! I also like the peplum top a lot
. I wanted the lilac, too, but settled on the coral one after I saw it was sold out.
I did look at coral but the colour really doesn’t suit me. Makes me look more of a tomato red than normal
Looking forward to your post with it!
Wowzers! You look smokin’ hot! This is a great outfit! That is such a beautiful skirt and the top is PERFECT with it. I am not a fan of the VBO for myself either. Power to the ladies who are all about it, but it’s not really for me, so I understand wanting to wear an item of clothing, but just not feeling comfortable in it. You nailed it with this top, it’s like they were made for one another.
♡ Brooke
Thank you Brooke! I don’t normally look so “put together”
One of your best outfits. You look great!
Thank you.
LOVE this outfit! You look gorgeous!
w x
Aww thanks Wendy.
Love this style on you!
Thank you! I just need to brave like you and wear a top tucked in next – eek!
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This is blooming gorgeous. Love it!