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Pleats and Navy – These are a few of my favorite things

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Elaine
***Note:  I’m away on vacation so this is a scheduled post! 
I may not be able to respond to comments as quickly as I’d like to!***

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.

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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!!

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No more exposed zipper

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Bumpy zipper is gone!

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Shirt:  Mexx XS
Belt: Danier XS
Shoes: Nine West size 7

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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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35 thoughts on “Pleats and Navy – These are a few of my favorite things”

  1. grace - stripes & sequins says:
    October 17, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    I love navy & pleats together! Very cute.

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  2. grace - stripes & sequins says:
    October 17, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    I love navy & pleats together! Very cute.

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  3. grace - stripes & sequins says:
    October 17, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    I love navy & pleats together! Very cute.

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  4. grace - stripes & sequins says:
    October 17, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    I love navy & pleats together! Very cute.

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  5. grace - stripes & sequins says:
    October 17, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    I love navy & pleats together! Very cute.

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  6. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:22 am

    Yes she completely replaced the zipper! I know, I’m really lucky to have a great MIL (I’ve heard some horror stories LOL!)

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  7. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:21 am

    oooh your dress sounds amazing! Would love to see a picture of you in it!

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  8. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:21 am

    Would love to see your skirt!

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  9. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:20 am

    Thanks Tara! I’m so happy it worked out too!

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  10. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:20 am

    Thanks Cee! Yes it definitely does look more classic now doesn’t it?

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  11. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:20 am

    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 😉

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  12. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:19 am

    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!

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  13. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:18 am

    Lucky you got a skirt with a zipper that wasn’t so crooked 😛 I love how your skirt looks on you too!

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  14. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:17 am

    Thanks Kelly! Yes changing out the zipper made a HUGE difference!

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  15. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:17 am

    I know I actually didn’t mind the exposed zipper but I actually like the end result better!

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  16. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:16 am

    Happy Belated thanksgiving to you too!!!

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  17. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:16 am

    Thanks Arianne!

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  18. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:16 am

    Thanks Louise! I know I was so excited to finally wear it!

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  19. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:15 am

    Yes I loved it too much to give it up, thanks!

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  20. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 15, 2011 at 9:15 am

    Thanks Jessy!

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  21. New Petite says:
    October 10, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    Oh wow! Did she replace the zipper? Awesome MIL you’ve got 🙂

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  22. Jo says:
    October 10, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    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.

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  23. El.Vi says:
    October 10, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    I bought a pleated skirt from H&M recently but it didn’t have a zipper…yours is so cute though. 🙂

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  24. Tara says:
    October 10, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    The skirt looks so pretty on you…glad you were able to make it work 🙂

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  25. Cee says:
    October 10, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    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!

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  26. My Dressy Ways says:
    October 10, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    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.

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  27. ThaiThu Vien says:
    October 10, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    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.

    http://justtututiny.blogspot.com/
    Thu

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  28. Really Petite says:
    October 10, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    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! 🙂

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  29. Alterations Needed says:
    October 10, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    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. 😉

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  30. Elle says:
    October 10, 2011 at 8:26 am

    ahhh cute cute cute. I didn’t mind the exposed zippers on the skirt but like what you did with it so much more!

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  31. Canadianpetite says:
    October 10, 2011 at 2:11 am

    Oh good for you! Much better after m-i-l changed the zipper. Happy Thanksgiving Elaine!

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  32. Arianne says:
    October 10, 2011 at 12:22 am

    Seriously cute skirt!!! So glad you ended up keeping it. 🙂

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  33. Louise @ cosmetic bee says:
    October 9, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    What a fabulous skirt, your mother-in-law did an amazing job! You look great!

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  34. LePetiteLemon says:
    October 9, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    Your mother-in-law is amazing! She did some great work there and the skirt looks wonderful! Good thing you decided to keep it! 🙂

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  35. Jessy says:
    October 9, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    Love the “new” skirt! Your mother-in-law did a great job 😀

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