Ever since I saw this post from Anh, I’ve been on the search for a good red pencil skirt that I could wear to work. I was super excited when I saw this one on the Forever 21 website. At only $19.80 {plus an extra 10% Fourth of July discount!}, I had to give it a shot.
Sadly the skirt is a bit big on me. Without the belt tightened, it hangs pretty far down on my hips. Ultimately it’s the beautiful tomato red color and the soft silky fabric that has me keeping this skirt. While it’s is definitely going into my pile of clothes to be tailored, I didn’t want to wait 2 weeks for this skirt to be altered before I could wear it {my tailor/mom is out of town}.
Hopefully the skirt didn’t end up looking like a sack on me once I had it belted {I have a case of the new clothes’ goggles}. Let me know!
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Cecilia Oviedo says
So chic! I'm so sure that the skirt can be perfectly tailored, color is so pretty!
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ilene says
you seriously have the best skirts, girl!
Michelle says
This color combo of this outfit is great! I especially love the necklace! Such a pretty shade!
John Marine says
Lovely red color! That's more like a crimson red skirt (kind of like Oklahoma University or University of Alabama crimson colors). Yeah… crimson cuteness. Nice outfit!
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lovetoshop says
I think it looks great so it will look even better when it is tailored/
Style & Poise says
What a cute little red skirt..I've been looking for a red pencil skirt for quite sometime now…nice!
Roni
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kait says
i have that necklace and now i have inspiration on how to wear it! LOVE your blog! 🙂
Kileen says
oh thank you! 🙂
caroekg says
i am DYING to get a red pencil skirt!!! i didn't know forever had one – i should go hunt it down.
caroline – pictures & words
Petite LG says
What a gorgeous color! I actually like this shade of red better than the bright red. It doesn't look bad on you at all. I am sure it'll look fabulous post alterations =)
Tara says
Cute skirt! I don't think it appears to be too big, I think the belt did the trick 🙂 I might need to find myself a red skirt soon if they expect us to wear red once a week again when I go back to work!
Divina says
Love the color red on you. You look great as always.
Kileen says
i haven't seen it in stores but it's definitely online!
Kileen says
oh yes, a red skirt would definitely be handy for you!
Melissa says
I think it's fantastic! I need some bright pencil skirts for work too. I love that you added a turquoise necklace! Turquoise and red are so fun together.
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eclecticflair says
I've been seeing so many bold colored pencil skirts in the blogosphere that I'm starting to think I NEED one, not want one. Amiright? Totally a need!
Lidi @ Eclectic Flair
Kileen says
Yes, totally agree that you NEED! 😀
jhkm22 says
You are so stylish! Love the red pencil skirt, what a fabulous deal. The gold belt is a great addition too.
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AUBS* says
looks fine w/the belt. can't tell if it bunches. not from the pics at least.
brett says
that skirt is the perfect shade of red
love it
brett
Kileen says
there a little bit of bunching but it's all in the back where it's not as
obvious. can't wait to get this thing altered already. 🙂
camilascloset says
I think the skirt looks great on you…I'm about your size, so I know the struggles 🙂 but I love this outfit
Really Petite says
I love that skirt on you Kileen!!! I tried self-photos with what you taught me and grrr…still not getting my new lens- much easier when hubby takes them for me..LOL
Michelle. says
Great look! Love your nude shoes with the bright skirt : )
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definingtabitha says
I just thrifted a red skirt and dropped it off yesterday to get it altered. I'm so excited now – it looks great on you and there are so many endless possibilities of how it can be styled.
Stephanie says
you know what I like to do? play find the remote in your pics haha! love the red!
Kileen says
oh that's funny. maybe try putting some wax over the zipper? it's worked
for me in the past with stuck purse zippers! at least you can get it on
over your head though!
Good Girl Gone Blog says
Haha apparently my shoulders aren't as wide as my hips! I sometimes run into
problems there 😉
Good Girl Gone Blog says
I have a very similar skirt in red from Forever 21 that I love. Only problem? The zipper is permanently stuck, so I have to put it on over my head haha. Love it in red though, super sleek!