Summer Pocket Skirt {Anthropologie inspired}
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Summer really isn't quite here for us yet. We still have to have the heater on, disgusting I know. I tried to leave the heater off in defiance, but it got down to 60 degrees and with my little kids we turned the heat back on...even though it is mid-June!!
Anyway, I hate wearing pants. I always have. I would wear dresses all year round as a kid and it was a constant battle with my mom forcing me to wear pants. Obviously as an adult I wear pants and I'm fine, but I prefer skirts, especially with post baby body. A stretchy sizeless skirt always sounds good these days--even better if it has pockets. I have a thing for dresses/ skirts with pockets.
So I wanted to make a few more casual skirts for summer, preferably with pockets and remembered this knit skirt from Anthropologie:
First of all, it looked comfortable, had the stretchy shirred waistband, and had the HUGE pockets! But maybe they're too huge. I also didn't love that the skirt was made with knit as the pockets would stretch and the skirt would be more likely to cling.
So mine is out of a cotton/ poly cheap blend. The pockets don't dip quite so low, and the skirt is longer to cover my bum when I sit down.
The deep pockets are supported by the waistband so all my stuff won't weigh it down or pull the front of the skirt weird.
I've worn it a few times and have loved the pockets! Because the waistband gets scrunched so much in the shirring process, it makes the pockets bell out a bit, but not saggy like the Anthropologie skirt.
We took our son to see and ride the "real" Thomas a few weekends ago for his 3rd birthday.
The pockets were so handy to drop tickets, keys, money, etc. in so I didn't have to dig around in my purse. The skirt is comfortable and casual enough I didn't feel dressed up--maybe the fact nothing matches helped too.
I think I'll have to make a few more in different colors to get me through this summer. I'm working on a tutorial so you can enjoy some pocketed skirts too! (not sure when I'll have it ready exactly)
20 comments
I don't know what I'm more excited about-the skirt or THE REAL THOMAS! lol. My son loves Thomas, but living in Washington state, means we don't get to see him :(
ReplyDeleteAwesome skirt, and it seems like it would be easy enough AND looks just like the Anthro one! Nice job!!
Can't WAIT for the tutorial. This is fabulous!!!!!! Great job :)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love!!! I only wear skirts and I can not wait for the tutorial! The skirt looks great on you btw!
ReplyDeleteI love it and that's my kind of skirt. Can't wait for the tute!
ReplyDeleteI am SO IMPRESSED--that is spot on-- only you make it look GOOD!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to this tutorial! I am pregnant and have one skirt like this (sadly without pockets) and live in it.
ReplyDeleteOh!! I am so excited! I can't wait for a tutorial on this! Hurry before summer's over! :)
ReplyDeletei love your skirt. I do like the placement of your pockets. I too need pockets, anything I make for myself or even for kids, i always add pockets.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to the tutorial!
Every mama I know values a good pocket! Great skirt, the shirring looks so comfy and flattering!
ReplyDeletei would love a tutorial. your skirt looks really cute and easy to make. i am still dealing with the postpartum weight loss too. i could surely use more skirts!
ReplyDeleteThis is GREAT...so looking forward to your TUT. I am hoping to wear more skirts this summer.
ReplyDeleteYou must be in Washington too! Every morning our heat kicks on...IN JUNE. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteGreat skirt! I hope the weather gets nice enough to wear it:)
~Michelle
I hope you get a chance to make a tutorial...I would love skirt like this!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a comfy skirt. We're in northern Idaho and are still using our heater on occasion too.
ReplyDeletethis is such a fabulous skirt!! great job :)
ReplyDeleteperfect! i completely understand the post baby body woes. nothing fits! and i always forget about nursing friendly clothes! excited for the pattern.... but maybe you should just make one and give it away ;o)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the tutorial on this! I am beginning bulging baby belly that this would work perfectly for too! I'm going to make myself a few colors!
ReplyDeletePretty! I love this look and like seeing something new with shirring that might actually be flattering on a saggy, wrinkling mom of three. :)
ReplyDeleteHere is another skirt that looks exactly like this one!!! It's from Downeast Basics.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.downeastbasics.com/likeadreamskirt.aspx
Oh so cute! Love this skirt...
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