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What to wear with this skirt ?

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Fennel Fri 26-Oct-18 16:15:03

This might go with your skirt:
www.woolovers.com/womens/jumpers/ladies-cashmere-and-merino-fitted-polo-neck-knitted-sweater-purple-9364

Jalima1108 Fri 26-Oct-18 15:14:40

You may be able to find a scarf in the purple or orange so if you wear a black or cream sweater, that will 'pull it together'.

Jalima1108 Fri 26-Oct-18 15:13:36

Black or perhaps cream

Unless you can find a burnt orange or dark purple which is an exact match - you'd have to take the skirt with you and take it to the window or door of the shop because shop lights can change the colours.

It depends on whether or not you like bright (see other thread grin)

Cherrytree59 Fri 26-Oct-18 15:03:55

gilly Lovely skirtsmile
I would probably wear a black top or jumper (not polo if like me you are suffering from the dreaded hot flushes)
Then pick out the skirt
colours with some chunky jewellery and/or earings.
Some long black boots would also look nice or black tights and ballet style shoes.

cornergran Fri 26-Oct-18 14:50:37

I like brown with purple so would got for a brown top, brown tights and boots. Depends on your colouring really, brown, back or cream would work, as would burnt orange if you could find one. Lovely skirt gilly.

Ailsa43 Fri 26-Oct-18 14:39:56

Either cream or black....

If you want to lighten the whole outfit wear the cream, if not then the black. I think all over purple would be too much!!

travelsafar Fri 26-Oct-18 14:36:15

Perfect colours for Halloween!! I would go for the black top and tights.

JackyB Fri 26-Oct-18 13:35:23

I second the cream, although burnt orange would have been perfect.

gillybob Fri 26-Oct-18 13:33:24

Meant to say It’s just above the knee .

gillybob Fri 26-Oct-18 13:32:44

I was planning on thick tights and ankle boots but it’s the top I’m really struggling with . It’s a very dark ( kind of regal ) purple and hard to match up. I Will look at the various suggestions when I get home Thank you all x

GrannyGravy13 Fri 26-Oct-18 12:52:13

I would opt for a plain black top and opaque black tights with little ankle boots.

FlexibleFriend Fri 26-Oct-18 12:36:00

I'd probably stick to thick black tights and a black top.

Hellosunshine Fri 26-Oct-18 12:28:13

Agree with nanamcg in style of top, but I would wear black top and tights with it. Depends on the style of the skirt as to what footwear

NanaMacGeek Fri 26-Oct-18 12:21:48

I'm really no fashionista, but am constantly surprised by which colours work together. Most of my more 'inspired' combinations have been happy accidents, mostly brought about because I have too many clothes in my wardrobe and not enough hangers, so I have to double up on the hangar, creating all sorts of combinations!

For what it's worth, my advice is to lay out your skirt on the bed and just put other random colours with it, use scarves even cushions and see which colours look good with it. You should end up with a range of colours that you can look for.

As to style of a top, I would look for something short waisted, that just fits over the top of the skirt, but that would be my personal preference.

kittylester Fri 26-Oct-18 12:14:17

Try looking on Kettlewell!

crystaltipps Fri 26-Oct-18 12:10:53

Cream, white or black plain turtle neck, a chunky necklace, black tights.

M0nica Fri 26-Oct-18 12:02:20

I would prefer a burnt orange sweater, but I know already that these cannot be had for love or money this year, day glo orange or mustard yellow is all that is available.

lemongrove Fri 26-Oct-18 11:58:44

I would wear a cream jumper or top.

Fennel Fri 26-Oct-18 11:56:52

I love those colours - reminds me of the ?70s when it was orange and sage green.
As M0nica says, deep purple. Or even a lighter purple such as lavender, if you can wear that colour. I can't.
Woolovers - very good range and quality, I have several of their polos.

gillybob Fri 26-Oct-18 11:50:29

Size 12 M0nica . I’ve searched for something in a similar deep purple but without any luck . I love the skirt but should’ve thought what I would wear with it before I bought it last year . Grrrrr

M0nica Fri 26-Oct-18 11:22:29

You do not say what size you are, but a deep purple or, possibly dark brown, polo neck sweater. Woolovers have some lovely ones.

gillybob Fri 26-Oct-18 11:19:51

I bought this skirt last year and have never worn it as I just can’t find a top to wear with it . I was hard to capture the exact colours but it is dark purple and bright orange . It’s a heavy brocade material so ideal for winter with thick tights but I would appreciate any advice on what kind and colour top to wear with it .