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Why So Serious?

Happy Hump Day all!

Have you ever loved an item online but once you got it you were completely turned off? This skirt in this post is an example of that.  I lusted after this skirt for almost a month before I decided to get it. When it arrived, I was like “I’m NEVER wearing this skirt!”. It looked poofy and odd on me.  I was completely disappointed with my choice. Since the skirt was custom made, I couldn’t return it for a refund. I kicked myself for hours for making a poor decision.  After letting the skirt flounder in my closet for several months, I’m pulling it out today. Why? Because it’s not that serious!  There are people out there who would love to have clean clothes to wear.  Honestly, I felt silly for being disappointed over a skirt.  Life is too short to sweat the small stuff so while I’m still not crazy about it, I’ll be just fine!

How do you deal with clothes that disappoint?

Have a wonderful day!

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Skirt: custom made by Vintage Galeria (via Etsy)
Shirt: c/o Simply Be/Marisota
Sandals: Nine West

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46 Comments

  1. Anastasia McChoppot
    May 21, 2014 / 4:25 pm

    That’s such a cute skirt! I’m glad you gave it another try.

  2. Michelle
    May 21, 2014 / 4:27 pm

    That’s a cute skirt and it looks good on you.

  3. Selah at A Bibliophile's Style
    May 21, 2014 / 4:52 pm

    I don’t see anything poofy or weird about the skirt. I like the attitude you’ve adopted. 🙂
    I have a dress that is a bit too short. It’s fine when I first put it on, but sometimes it rides up a bit and your can see my bike shorts in the back. So, I usually wear it with leggings / Capri leggings. Problem solved.

    • grownandcurvywoman
      Author
      May 22, 2014 / 1:55 am

      Awww thank you! I have a dress like that too but I cant wear leggings with it. I plan on selling it. Maybe someone else can get better use out of it!

  4. Kerri
    May 21, 2014 / 5:06 pm

    I think that shirt looks great on you! It’s very flattering.

  5. Kerri
    May 21, 2014 / 5:06 pm

    That should say “Skirt”

  6. Melissa
    May 21, 2014 / 5:06 pm

    I think the skirt is so gorgeous, however I know how you feel, and I’ve bought skirts like this before and been so disappointed, thought they were so poofy and unflattering on me. But girl you worked it, it looks fab!

    • grownandcurvywoman
      Author
      May 22, 2014 / 1:54 am

      Thank you! You hit the nail right on the head! Im glad you can relate! 🙂

  7. Tiffany
    May 21, 2014 / 5:20 pm

    I love your belt! Where did you get it?

    • grownandcurvywoman
      Author
      May 22, 2014 / 1:53 am

      Thank you! I got it from Old Navy like 4yrs ago.

  8. Neti*
    May 21, 2014 / 5:55 pm

    Hindsight is 20/20 and this is a marvelous skirt on you. Enjoy!!

  9. slc
    May 21, 2014 / 6:59 pm

    You may not care much for it but it looks nice on you. I like it’s shape. I tend to keep things I’ve fallen out of love with in my closet (hoping for someday..and it never arrives) until I get tired of looking at it years later and then dump it off on Goodwill. 🙂

    • grownandcurvywoman
      Author
      May 22, 2014 / 1:31 am

      I think we’re related! I do the same exact thing. I just cant let go! LOL

  10. Ruth Rainwater
    May 21, 2014 / 8:08 pm

    It looks fine on you, but I understand what you mean. There are some clothes I have that just don’t ‘feel’ right on me even if they look fine.

    • grownandcurvywoman
      Author
      May 22, 2014 / 1:30 am

      Exactly! You just know when something feels right. Its not ugly by any means but I just dont like it on me.

  11. Lori
    May 21, 2014 / 8:18 pm

    I love the bright colors!! It says “summer” to me! Funny how the thinks I like least on me get the most compliments. You rocked it girl!!

    • grownandcurvywoman
      Author
      May 22, 2014 / 1:29 am

      I know right! Life is funny that way! 🙂

  12. Trish
    May 21, 2014 / 9:22 pm

    Looks stunning. I really like it on you.

  13. cloudsfullofrain
    May 21, 2014 / 9:42 pm

    Glad you jumped in! You are wearing it, yes ma’am you are! Very cute.

    • grownandcurvywoman
      Author
      May 22, 2014 / 1:25 am

      Awww thank you so much! I like the print, just dont like how the skirt looks on me. 🙁

  14. Abbi
    May 21, 2014 / 10:12 pm

    I think that skirt looks great on you.

  15. Joan Palestini
    May 21, 2014 / 11:00 pm

    Seriously, I think the skirt is flattering on you. Are the bright colors bothering you? The chambray shirt looks great, but if you want to tone it down some more, opt for black top and accessories, and pull eyes up by popping it with an orange necklace. I hope you wear in again!

    • grownandcurvywoman
      Author
      May 22, 2014 / 1:23 am

      It wasnt the colors it was the fit. It’s kind of poofy on me. I doubt Ill be wearing it again. It will probably go in my “items to sell” pile.

  16. csept67
    May 21, 2014 / 11:31 pm

    I think it’s pretty.

  17. strawberryquicksand
    May 21, 2014 / 11:45 pm

    Well, if it counts for anything, I LOVE that skirt on you! You manage to wear skirts very well. Me? If I wear a skirt, no matter what, I feel frumpy. I think it’s my shoe collection – it does not lend itself to skirts very well. You are looking fab, as always, Georgette. 🙂 xo

    p.s. if you have Facebook and want to add me, my name is Yvette Rydman – I’d love an add!

    • grownandcurvywoman
      Author
      May 22, 2014 / 1:19 am

      Thank you so much hon! I will definitely add you to the GCW Facebook page!

  18. Pumba
    May 22, 2014 / 1:05 am

    LOVE that skirt. I would take it off your hands in a heart beat.
    Keep wearing it and rocking it, you look amazing.

    • grownandcurvywoman
      Author
      May 22, 2014 / 1:18 am

      Thank you! I might take you up on your offer one day! 😉

  19. Farrah Estrella
    May 22, 2014 / 1:17 am

    I love your skirt!! it looks great!!love the print!!

  20. Sharon De Smet
    May 22, 2014 / 1:26 am

    I’ve bought quite a few items of the internet that have then sat in my cupboard unworn because I didn’t like them on me but I think that skirt is beautiful and you look beautiful in it. I think you are really photogenic and have a great sense of style.

    • grownandcurvywoman
      Author
      May 22, 2014 / 1:57 am

      Awww thank you very much! I too have a few items just sitting in my closet. Thats why shopping online can be such a headache!

  21. MaggleBish
    May 22, 2014 / 3:40 am

    I like it. I’ll take it off your hands. 😉 No, but seriously, I will.

  22. Karen Pray
    May 22, 2014 / 4:05 am

    The skirt is cute! You agonized over nothing!!!

    Karen Pray

  23. Eva Mostraum
    May 22, 2014 / 12:09 pm

    I love this skirt. Not that many printed fabrics I really like, but this looks good. And fun!

  24. Shea
    May 22, 2014 / 1:26 pm

    Glad you decided to wear it because it looks fantastic on you!

  25. Donna C
    May 22, 2014 / 1:55 pm

    Hey, I was expecting a tutu before I scrolled down to the picture! I think it looks spectacular on you and I don’t see “poofy” at all. Love the print too!

    • grownandcurvywoman
      Author
      May 26, 2014 / 3:57 am

      Thank you! You can see the poof but trust me, its poofy! LOL

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