Lined vs Unlined.

[Regular Guy]

Just wondering what others have or do. Out of a dozen or so skirts/kilts I have only ONE is lined. It is a black A line with a satin type lining. So, i have purchased several slips to wear under the kilts/skirts.

I read somewhere that this keeps the inside of the garment cleaner. Hence those that require dry cleaning last a bit longer between vists to the cleaners.

What are your experiences with lined vs unlined? And does anyone else wear a slip underneath?
Thanks
RG

[crfriend]

What are your experiences with lined vs unlined? And does anyone else wear a slip underneath?

I have a few skirts that are lined, and several that aren't; usually the better-quality ones are. Those are getting difficult to find.

Also, as most of the skirts I wear tend to be fairly long, a slip is pretty much required because of friction and flow control. There is the knock-on advantage that the slips get washed quite often whereas the skirts can wait for several wearings before getting tossed in the laundry.

[moonshadow]

What are your experiences with lined vs unlined? And does anyone else wear a slip underneath?

I'd say about 60% of my skirts are lined, but then, about 2/3's of those skirts are lined because the outer fabric tends to be quite see through. The remaining 1/3 I assume is lined for the same reason Carl pointed out, to keep friction down.

I've got a little white skirt, that has it's own lining. I swear it's meant be used as a slip, just by how it hangs. I use it when I desire more modesty, or for friction, or if I want to "puff" a skirt out a little, and give it a more full look.

My biggest issue with built in linings is the circumference of the hem tends to be rather small compared to the outer skirt. Often to the point where taking big steps can be a challenge, as well as other aspects of maneuverability. I accidentally ripped one slightly one time getting in the van.

[Caultron]

In cool weather they can be nice, except that wearing tights tends to mask the effect.

In warm weather I find them sticky and prefer just wearing a skirt with more room in it.

Thin skirt fabrics can require a lining or slip to prevent VPL and related issues but I don't like those fabrics anyway.

[rick401r]

I have a white "floor sweeper" that has a lining for modesty and 2 leather skirts that are lined to prevent friction from the raw side of the leather.

[Fred in Skirts]

I have two lined skirts that I bought on E-Bay. They are ankle length skirts and the lining is not skimpy at all. Plenty of room for long strides. They are warm and I only wear them in the cooler months. The rest of my skirts are unlined.

Fred

[quantum]

I find I need to wear a slip with quite a few unlined skirts. as static electricity build-up makes the skirt 'cling'.

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Ian

[Big and Bashful]

I have some lined skirts, I am fed up of the lining splitting, this has happened in every lined skirt I have, I guess I am just not restrained enough for the average skirt lining! With the Midas skirts the later ones I ordered, I asked them to leave the linings because they always ended up splitting, however with the cargo skirts the rivets in the denim seams can be irritating so that I often wear an underskirt with them.

[Kilty]

Apart from my denim skirts, all my pencil skirts have a lining. I find having a good size slit in the back helps, and generally no problems with walking about, but sometimes it can cling to my tights. Sometimes I dont mind this, other times I will just wear a slip. M&S ones notoriously have linings one skirt size smaller (even though it fits my waist and hips ) which can be irritating. In summer, generally not if its not too hot, and I am in a denim skirt without tights a slip can help with modesty and prevent wardrobe malfunctions

[Pdxfashionpioneer]

My better skirts and dresses are lined, except for the sweater dresses, none of them are.

Some of the unlined dresses and skirts I wear as is, others I wear with a slip to prevent clinging or them just not laying nicely. I think the kind of hose you wear or the amount of static electricity in the air also affects things as well. Recently I wore my grey sweater dress and didn't think I needed a half slip so I didn't bother. Now that we're talking about it, I remember I bought my first half slip because when I was wearing that same dress at the outlet mall and it was clinging in an unattractive manner.

By the way, choose your half-slips by hip size, the waist has PLENTY of give. The sales clerk suggested a Small for me, which I couldn't believe because I wear size 14 dresses, so I took a Medium into the dressing room with me. I had to tell the clerk she was right.

Realize that slips and half slips are an endangered species, though you can still find them in most well-stocked lingerie departments (Macy's, Penney's, Kohl's). Nearly all have lace, though Vanity Fair has a full slip that has no lace, no darts and non-adjustable straps in white, beige and black. It's V-neck on one side and squared off on the other so you can use either side as the front depending on how your dress is cut. It comes in several bust sizes. When I got mine, I liked the way the 38" felt so much I didn't try on the 36" (I usually wear clothes with either a 38" or 40" chest size.). I wish I had tried on the 36" because as one of the reviewers of the slip said, it tends to slide around your torso and she had breasts to keep it in place! The smaller size might have been enough tighter to always stay in place. I haven't had much problem with them, but when you do, it's more than annoying!

[owen]

The trouble with linings is if you're not careful about how you clean the skirt, if you wash it instead of dry-clean it, the skirt can shrink, but the lining won't, so even if the skirt still fits, you end up with the lining hanging down below the hem. Also, the lining is usually not as tough as the skirt, so on a well-used skirt it will probably start falling apart fairly quickly while the skirt is still in good shape. I suppose the thing to do in those cases is just cut out the lining and use a slip if needed.

[skirtyscot]

I almost always wear a half slip unless my skirt is lined (which a fair few of them are). And even if it is lined, a slip is called for if I'm going commando.

[skirtpettiman]

I always wear waist slips with my skirts, lined or unlined; sometimes as many as five in cooler weather. As they're the same length as my skirt I have to be careful they don't show below the skirt hem. Sometimes slips can creep down if I'm moving about a lot which can be a bit embarrassing when out Attached are two pictures: just dressed, and after a while moving about. Regular checks are needed when outdoors but if indoors and no guests in the house then so what if they show a bit.

[Kilty]

I always wear waist slips with my skirts, lined or unlined; sometimes as many as five in cooler weather. As they're the same length as my skirt I have to be careful they don't show below the skirt hem. Sometimes slips can creep down if I'm moving about a lot which can be a bit embarrassing when out Attached are two pictures: just dressed, and after a while moving about. Regular checks are needed when outdoors but if indoors and no guests in the house then so what if they show a bit.

Nice skirt! Funnily enough I too wear slips with my denim skirts if forgoing tights, though I buy shorter 19 inch half slips to prevent it showing beneath the skirt hem. I usually get one size smaller than my underwear size as elastic can wear out on slips, causing them to, er slip

[JeffB1959]

I bought three lined skirts from Sears last night and find them cool since I've never owned any before. I hope to wear them out soon.