domingo, 6 de febrero de 2022

winter & skirts

I was looking forward to wear this new-to-me skirt. It was a recent find at the Sunday street market. I noticed the quality double knit, the pleated design, the bold colour!, but also noticed the size label which I looked at in dismay (42?). However its size didn't looked like a 42, knit had some stretch, and I convinced myself to give it a try at the amount of 2€, so took it home and gave it the 'special treatment'. Firstly, I put it in the freezer for a week (you can call me squeamish). Then machine washed it (spin cycle off) and dried it flat outdoors for some days. I think it was worth all the effort, as this is a wool skirt, warm and lovely to wear, and it fits me. Quality wool deserves some work!

Estaba deseando ponerme esta falda que compré de segunda mano en el mercadillo. Fue un hallazgo, enseguida me dí cuenta del color, el diseño tableado, el tejido de punto de doble capa, pero también ví enseguida que la talla era una 42, lo que me desanimó. Sin embargo, la talla no me parecía una 42 en absoluto, el punto tiene cierta elasticidad y me convencí a mi misma de darle una oportunidad porque total costaba 2€. Así que me la llevé a casa y le dí el 'tratamiento especial'. Primero, una semana en el congelador (podéis llamarme aprensiva). Luego un lavado en la lavadora, sin centrifugado, y ponerla a secar en horizontal en el balcón, durante unos días. Creo que vale la pena el esfuerzo, porque es una falda de lana de calidad, muy abrigadita y comodísima, y me va perfectamente. La lana buena se merece un poco de trabajo.

- skirt, second hand stall at Sunday street market / falda, de segunda mano, del mercadillo del domingo
- striped t-shirt, clearance sale (old) / camiseta rayas, liquidación
- jacket, ages old (90's?) / chaqueta de hace siglos (de los 90?)
- tights, Snag / medias
- boots, DrMartens (old) / botas
- coat, retail (label Sophiacurvy) / abrigo, tienda local (marca Sophiacurvy)
Another skirt was recently acquired, but not second-hand!, this is a new skirt by Snag. I've had problems to find bottoms in my usual second hand stalls and charities, so indulged myself with something new. I'm a happy customer (not sponsored).

Esta otra falda también ha sido una reciente adquisición, pero no es de segunda mano, ¡es Nueva!, la compré en Snag. He tenido problemas para encontrar partes de abajo en mis habituales tiendas de segunda mano, así que decidí permitirme algo nuevo. Soy una cliente contentísima (¡no patrocinada!).
- skirt and tights, Snag (new!) / falda y medias Nuevas
- tunic, sewed by me (years ago) / túnica, costura casera, hace años
- black turtle-neck, La Redoute (old) / cuello vuelto negro
- boots, Treksta (old) / botas
- crochet scarf / bufanda de ganchillo
Have a fabulous week!

Espero que tengáis una semana estupenda.

13 comentarios:

  1. it´s an old german 42 - which means a 46/48 in spain :-D
    it´s a fun little skirt!! perfect colour for your style.
    xxx

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    1. thanks for the info!, we have a lot of German-made clothes in our street markets (sometimes I'm lucky to find some quality pieces)
      besos

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  2. Well done on finding that fun skirt and giving it a chance. It really deserved spending its second life with you. I've learned to ignore size labels and have things ranging from an XS to an XL in my wardrobe, which all fit. Loving the second outfit too, I'm glad to hear that the Snag skirt - I've seen them advertised - meets your approval. The colour is gorgeous too, and matches that fabulous scarf perfectly. And how fun are those striped tights! Nothing wrong with being things new once in a while, particularly if you can't find what you're looking for second hand! Besos xxx

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    1. Totally agree about ignoring size labels, I also have a huge range of sizes in my wardrobe!
      I'm happy with this mini skirt and the striped tights, not so frequent to find something so comfy and colourful!
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  3. Escada made some fabulous clothes in the 1980s, that skirt was a great find and looks brilliant with your blue Docs.
    I had no idea that Snag have started making clothes. i'm glad you're as pleased with the fit as you are with their amazing tights! xxx

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    1. You're right, Escada was great back in the 80's, I remember this blue colour being trendy (I still love it!).
      I think that it's going to be a statement piece in my wardrobe. Same with Snag pieces, they fit and make me feel happy!
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  4. Oh, a designer skirt for 2 euros - what a brilliant bargain. It's a beautiful colour and it is fun. It goes with your blue boots and I loved it styled with the striped tee, jacket and scarf. Strangely enough, I saw an advert on IG for Snag clothes and had a look at the weekend. Your skirt looked fab and what a wonderful mix of purples and blues you wore with it. The spotty coat is just so gorgeous on you.

    Hope you find some more bargains like the Escada skirt!
    xxx

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    1. Dear Veronica, I'm not that lucky so frequently, but keeping my eyes peeled for any quality pieces!
      Glad you like this colour combo and the spotty coat, so lovely!
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  5. Escada was a quality brand in the 80's as Vix noted so it was probably quite expensive when new. I love the colour and that the pleats are almost like large fringe on the bottom. I prefer wearing skirts and dresses layered over tights, jeans, etc. instead of just wearing pants which are never warm enough for me.

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    1. You're right, Escada was a quality brand back in the 80's, I do love some 80's fashion too!. Particularly happy with this colour and funny pleats.
      And I also agree with you about wearing skirts and dresses in the winter, they layer nicely, and they add more warmth and interest (and all we need an extra dose of pizzazz in the winter)
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  6. Ooh, Escada by Margaretha Ley! I have a tie and a knit skirt by her, and they are still making clothing. A good article here from their US site: https://us.escada.com/pages/about-escada. Vintage Escada is becoming more and more desirable.

    The quality is apparent, even through the screen. I'm glad you gave this a shot, as it looks fantastic on you! That 42 is around a size 12 US, I believe. Great find!

    I also love your striped tights!

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  7. You have styled this 'new to you' blue skirt perfectly. I also really love your all purple outfit.

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