ruined skirts

[rick401r]

I stated in another thread how I ripped a button-down denim skirt when I was kneeling down on one knee. Yesterday I ripped the front out of another denim trying to step up on a bench. It had a front slit and the bench was about 30 inches high. I love my denims but they have absolutely no give unlike the jeans that have some sort of stretch to them. This leaves me with only 2 denims left. Reckon it's time to go shopping for more.

[Kirbstone]

Just to suggest you avail yourself of that later sartorial invention......the Pleat.

Tom

[pelmut]

... I love my denims but they have absolutely no give unlike the jeans that have some sort of stretch to them. ...

There are denim materials that have one-way and two-way stretch, but they tend not to be as hard-wearing as the non-stretch varieties. For a really strong denim skirt that won't split very easily, try making one to my design: http://www.poppyrecords.co.uk/dressmaki ... tIntro.php

[hairy]

I've only recently started wearing denim, up until now ALL my mini skirts were thin material which would lift in the slightest breeze. Reluctantly a couple of months back got my first button down denim, it looks OK but with no give it won't flow into important places like when I have to bend down to do up shoe laces, and they don't feel as comfortable as my thinner cotton ones.

[denimini]

I have 2 skirts that I do building work in, including climbing scaffold. They are both denim with 3% elastane and the material is quite thick which stands up to some harsh treatment and washing. They are mini skirts, which also helps to accommodate giant strides.
I managed to find a pleated denim mini with pockets and belt loops which is very comfortable but a bit too much flare for the building site.
I have seen longer pleated denim skirts which would give you the freedom of movement.

[Sinned]

The answer is to have A-line denim skirts as opposed to pencil. I have several denim skirts all knee length and shorter and have no problems with mobility.

[Kilty]

Indigo denim pencil skirts are quite stretchy, I buy the M&S ones from time to time, though sometimes the rear vent is too small. Gap skirts have a more generous rear slit, but you cannot move the same way skirted as you would in trousers. The only skirt I have ruined is one where I convinced myself I was a size 8 or a small 10, and the back vent tore when I broke into a slight jog rather than a fast walk

[skirted_in_SF]

The only skirt I have ruined is one where I convinced myself I was a size 8 or a small 10, and the back vent tore when I broke into a slight jog rather than a fast walk

I ran to catch a bus this evening wearing my Skirtcraft skirt. It survived without problems.

[moonshadow]

I agree with Dennis, although I must confess, he and I both seem to prefer the A lines so perhaps we are somewhat biased anyway.... But one fault I have with many denim skirts is they are almost square if you lay them out. Even the longer skirts are this way. It's like they're a perfect tube. And when I see women in them, that's the image I have in my head, that they're walking in a big tube. I've got three or four denim skirts, and they all have enough flare to where they allow for a decent stride.

Generally when I'm buying any skirt, I look for roughly a 40 degree angle on the cut laid out. (in other words... an "A" shape). A quick test while it's on the rack, is I'll stand a couple feet from the skirt, grab the side, and pull it towards me. While I do this, the other side should remain relatively plumb to the floor. If it passes that test, then it comes off the rack and I hold it against me. If it's still agreeable then it's off to the fitting room!

However, beware that too much fullness can get in the way too. No it won't break your stride, but you'll be tripping over it all day. I've got some skirts that seem like they have around a 230-250 degree flare. These skirts are VERY full, lots and lots and lots of fabric to get caught in stuff.

But I sure do love'm though..... They just seem so graceful.

Anyway, if you don't want the A shape... I'd say you might have to stick with short skirts, or train yourself to not stretch your legs out too far.

[mishawakaskirt]

Keep in mind I don't wear skirts too often. But when I do, and find the need to not snag or rip my skirt, I hike it up a little. Of course I know this is not always possible if carrying, stuff, have dirty hands, or are in public. Funny fact about me, have worn long skirts often enough, and go up and down stairs.I hike the front up when going up the stairs. Any any rate, I sometime find myself grabbing my jeans in the same manor, makes me think I'm loosing my mind. Guess it means I have skirts on my mind I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.

Mishawakaskirt

[crfriend]

Funny fact about me, have worn long skirts often enough, and go up and down stairs.I hike the front up when going up the stairs. Any any rate, I sometime find myself grabbing my jeans in the same manor, makes me think I'm loosing my mind. Guess it means I have skirts on my mind

I sometimes do the same thing out of forgetfulness, although I never wear jeans (why would I want to crossdress?). In looking through my wardrobe, I can't find so much as one article of denim -- and that's the way I like it.

Loosing one's mind is a fine thing to do so long as it knows when to come home. You don't want to lose your mind, though -- that happens when you've loosed it and it can't find its way back to you. (Fortunately, my mind has the instincts of a homing-pigeon -- but sometimes the same level of intelligence. One cannot win them all.)

I love the crack about insanity.

[Couya]

In the old days when trousers were roomy -- perhaps only Tom K and I are old enough to remember so far back -- one automatically lifted the cloth away from the legs when climbing stairs or sitting down so that it would not get baggy round the knees. If your skirt is a little restrictive, the same gesture will solve the problem. Unfortunately, since shapeless jeans and drainpipes have become the norm, the lifting is no longer automatic.

Martin