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I’m a true “girly girl” and have always had a thing for pleats. I’ve also always been drawn to grey. Is is sad that essentially it’s my favorite colour? It’s by no means a reflection of my mood 
But lately I’ve been gravitating towards navy.
I loved this pleated skirt as soon as I laid eyes on it and it fit me perfectly too! The ONLY issue was the zipper.
Skirt: H&M size 2
See the zipper? I was so disappointed that it was so wonky.
For more pictures of the skirt see my review over at FitReview
I contemplated returning it since I wasn’t sure it was worth paying a tailor to fix it. But…I have a fabulous mother in law who was able to change out the zipper for me so I was able to keep it and it’s now one of my favorite skirts!!
No more exposed zipper
Bumpy zipper is gone!
Shirt: Mexx XS
Belt: Danier XS
Shoes: Nine West size 7
Blazer: H&M size 2
I’m so happy I didn’t return this skirt and that my mother in law was able to help me keep it!
Have you ever had a piece of clothing you were able to “save” and make work?
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I love navy & pleats together! Very cute.
I love navy & pleats together! Very cute.
I love navy & pleats together! Very cute.
I love navy & pleats together! Very cute.
I love navy & pleats together! Very cute.
Yes she completely replaced the zipper! I know, I’m really lucky to have a great MIL (I’ve heard some horror stories LOL!)
oooh your dress sounds amazing! Would love to see a picture of you in it!
Would love to see your skirt!
Thanks Tara! I’m so happy it worked out too!
Thanks Cee! Yes it definitely does look more classic now doesn’t it?
Thank goodness I have someone in the family that can sew! My mom can sew too but MIL wanted a project and to practice her sewing skills
Oh too bad it didn’t drape well – maybe try another skirt? Since it’s H&M I’m sure all the skirts are inconsistent!
Lucky you got a skirt with a zipper that wasn’t so crooked
I love how your skirt looks on you too!
Thanks Kelly! Yes changing out the zipper made a HUGE difference!
I know I actually didn’t mind the exposed zipper but I actually like the end result better!
Happy Belated thanksgiving to you too!!!
Thanks Arianne!
Thanks Louise! I know I was so excited to finally wear it!
Yes I loved it too much to give it up, thanks!
Thanks Jessy!
Oh wow! Did she replace the zipper? Awesome MIL you’ve got
Your MIL is such a darling to have helped you to save this skirt. I agree that the exposed zipper looks really out of place on what is supposed to be an elegant dress. I’m so glad you managed to save it with your MIL’s help.
I’ve got a long ruched and gathered dress that makes me look short and I brought it to my tailor’s to get it shortened. Now it’s a va va voom ruched dress with asymmetrical hemline that goes above the knee.
I bought a pleated skirt from H&M recently but it didn’t have a zipper…yours is so cute though.
The skirt looks so pretty on you…glad you were able to make it work
I remember this skirt! I’m so glad your MIL came to the rescue. The after without the exposed zipper really transformed the skirt into one classic looking piece. Such a pretty outfit, Elaine!
I love it! Lucky you, having a crafty MIL! I have saved so many pieces of clothing myself can’t think of an example at the moment, but I’ve been pretty crafty myself.
Wow – love how the skirt turned out. I also bought this same skirt from H&M and although the zipper wasn’t the problem I just didn’t like how the skirt draped on me. It looks awesome on you though. Glad it worked out for the one of us! Thanks for sharing.
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Awe so glad you were able to have your MIL fix the zipper- looks so much better! I don’t mind the gold exposed zipper but mine wasn’t as wonky as yours..LOL I took up the hem on mine but the length looks great on you Elaine!
Mother-in-law did a fantastic job! The skirt looks so much chicer and more expensive without the exposed zipper. It’s amazing what a little tweak can do sometimes.
ahhh cute cute cute. I didn’t mind the exposed zippers on the skirt but like what you did with it so much more!
Oh good for you! Much better after m-i-l changed the zipper. Happy Thanksgiving Elaine!
Seriously cute skirt!!! So glad you ended up keeping it.
What a fabulous skirt, your mother-in-law did an amazing job! You look great!
Your mother-in-law is amazing! She did some great work there and the skirt looks wonderful! Good thing you decided to keep it!
Love the “new” skirt! Your mother-in-law did a great job