Good Place To Buy Skirts?

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So, I've decided I need to invest in some skirts and dresses because it's hot where I live and for some odd reason my jeans now cause my entire lower body to sweat. <_<;

I haven't worn skirts or dresses since I was like, 7 or 8, so I have no idea where to buy them. Every time I look for some in stores I go to they only have mini skirts or really short dresses. I'd like some that are around knee length.

Where do you girls buy your skirts and dresses?  

[KayaTesagi]

I get really ones from hot topic but you could go to walmart or forever21, pacsun i think, well really any mall stores lol. (forgot alot of store names sweatdrop )

people tend to buy online as well but i dont like doing so cuz i like to try it on cuz even if you know your size the material or whatever can make it so that it is too small or too big. or they lie about the size on the site.  

[THE_FAIRY_EMPRESS]

I tend to buy a lot of vintage. And if your looking for knee length or lower i think its definatley something you should look into. Unless you buy sixties vintage dresses are longer. I like fifties, the dresses are calf - knee length and can be worn in lots of ways, plus are made to a much better quality. All the skirts in stores these days tend to be super short, i have a few topshop dresses for going out but there super short and with my fat thighs i cant really wear them in the light of day whee  

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KayaTesagi

Thanks! I'll check next time I go to the mall. I have seen one at Hot Topic that liked, but haven't been to those other stores before.

I have no idea what my size is right now, so I'd have to have exact measurements if I bought anything online.  

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THE_FAIRY_EMPRESS

I like fifties clothing, but I've never seen a vintage clothing store anywhere and the thrift stores never have anything I like. I have thick legs and a big butt, so shorts, mini skirts and short dresses aren't good for me. XD And I'll most likely be wearing leggings or tights with my skirts and dresses.

Thanks for the advice!  

[Elinoire]

I find used/thrift/etc are a good place to get skirts, haven't had much luck with dresses, though. They are usually older, 60's-90's,
softer/easier to wear, unique and most importantly, cheap. Just wash them really good after you get them, to be safe xD

 

[HimeFiveCents]

I love Ross and Goodwill! But I'm a cheapskate lol! Hot Topic has some sick styles but they are way outta my price range! I like to take clothes and alter them in some way to fit my style so it helps if I don't spend too much money on them in the first place since they're gonna get cut and changed anyways.

I know what you mean about too hot for pants! Nine months out of the year its BBQ weather here! 4laugh .  

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Ellie the Magnificent

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Thanks for all the suggestions, guys! I haven't checked Ross or Target for clothes before. There don't seem to be many skirts out right now, thinking I might have better luck in spring.  

[Marnomy]

Ooh! I love skirts.
I buy most of my things second hand, like Goodwill, Salvation Army, Out of the Closet, Buffalo Exchange and other little thrift shops. You'd be surprised at what you might find!

... another place I love is Ross. It's slightly more expensive than second hand, but it's a little cheaper than mall stores.

Forever21, H&M, Wet Seal, and Charlotte Russe are my favorite mall stores, but I rarely buy things from there. $19 for a crop top? That's not even a full shirt! D:  

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Marnomy

Thanks for the suggestions! Usually dislikes going to thrift stores because I can never find things I like. Maybe it's just the ones in my area. And yeah, those mall prices are insane sometimes. XD

Rubai Sora

Thanks for the advice! I wish I new how to sew so I could modify things or just make my own clothes. =(  

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Rubai Sora

I'd probably end up sewing my fingers to something with a sewing machine. XD I might be able to do stuff my hand easier, even if it did take longer.

Do you know of anything online that helps to teach how to sew by hand?