Poof

I'd seen enough other bloggers in this bright neon green, extremely voluminous midi skirt, to know I wanted to try it myself.

After it arrived from ABadDay, it took me a little while to get the nerve to put it on and take it out into the world. I thought for sure as I walked around the New Haven streets, that someone was bound to offer me a comment or commentary on it's brightness or poofiness, but no. Not even the homeless broke from their usual spiels to discuss the skirt.

I'm not sure if I am relieved or disappointed, but I think I might just have to wear it at least once more.

If you are feeling tempted to try a neon green poofy skirt for yourself, I would not recommend this one. I spent ages ironing it before I left the house, and as you can see, I stepped out of the car completely wrinkled again. Additionally, the skirt is cut on a bias and the hem was not done with bias tape, therefore it's all twisted and messy looking.

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The Rundown
Beaded Shell Kate Hill thrifted similar
Neon Green Pleated Skirt c/o ABadDay
Cream Pumps Tahari c/o ThredUP
Grayson Bar Bag Linea Pelle
Bling Earrings JoJo Loves You
Gold Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box
Chain Link Bracelet Thrifted similar
Opal Ring T Tahari
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Sunglasses Halston via Coco's similar
Nail Color "Bikini So Teeny" Essie



47 comments

  1. love it on you!! what a great choice and the color is amazing!
    xo Jessica
    www.NewlyLoved.com

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  2. Um this looks fab on you! I understand though... I'm a bit afraid of neon myself.

    xo, Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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  3. Such a glamorous look! That skirt is just gorgeous!

    xo

    Michaela

    http://michaelajeanblog.com

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  4. I love this and I think your styling is perfect here!

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  5. Despite all the "downside" with the skirt, I love the color and style, and I think it looks great on you. definitely give it another chance. :-)

    www.girlinahotcity.com

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  6. Love the neon skirt! You look so pretty!

    x. Sabrina | Simply Sabrina

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  7. I love me some neon! I've been walking around with a similar colored bag for 2 summers (I think maybe it's about time to retire it though). The skirt looks great on you, even if it does get a bit wrinkly.

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  8. It is a really dramatic skirt - I'm surprised you didn't get any comments. And that's too bad about all the issues with it - it looks pretty fetching in the photos!

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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  9. Love the full skirt. I am a huge fan of this look. The shoes are so pretty as well. Love the neutral top with the neon bright. You look great
    from the link up
    please stop by, jess
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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  10. Such a fun look! It's a shame that the skirt isn't made in better quality...
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  11. Stop it!! The bright green midi is so fabulous!! You look stunning!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

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  12. Despite the issues you had with the skirt being wrinkled - it looks really cute on you!!! I love how you've styled it with a neutral top and accessories so the skirt really pops!
    xoxo Danielle
    For the Love of Leopard

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  13. I would rather not purchase another neon item.
    For now 2 tops, 1 trouser, 1bag and bracelets should last me as long as the trend is alive.
    Too bad about the skirt, I can see what you mean on the seam, but it looks good from afar and the colour is beautiful.

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  14. It's too bad about the wrinkles (ironing...ewww) because it's such a fun skirt. I love the color and it has just the right amount of poof!

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  15. you look so pretty! I have the same skirt from Choies and I had to get it professionally altered and add a zipper for better fit!

    C's Evolution of Style

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  16. I hate when you get something and it doesn't fit as expected--but girl you are still making it work!! It looks gorgeous on you :)

    Tori
    FashionBlingGirlyThings

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  17. I hope you give the skirt another try as you look so pretty! I don't really iron so that would probably be a deal breaker for me though.

    Nicole
    Nicole to the Nines

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  18. I love the brightness and the poofiness! I hate that you don't love it but I think it is fabulous! And I love the shoes.

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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  19. That skirt!! I LOVE it and the color!

    xo,
    Angela

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  20. Wowww This skirt is amazing
    I really love your style
    Kisses
    Maggie D.
    The Indian Savage diary

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  21. I love the shape of that skirt - so cute!
    xx Lexi, Glitter, Inc.

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  22. The skirt looks super fun. I know sometimes it can be intimidating to wear such shocking colours but I find the more I do it the less it bothers me :)

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  23. If I had seen you wearing this out and about I definitely would have complimented you!! I love the bold color! Too bad the hem/cut is wrong! But you look fab!

    Maggie
    www.PolishedClosets.com

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  24. I'm obsessing over that skirt right now! I've been looking for the perfect midi skirt... and this might be it! Plus - neon? I'm sold :)

    xoxo

    www.whitneytakesawalk.com

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  25. I really like how you styled this skirt. Definitely wear it at least one more time.

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  26. Despite the obvious small problems with this skirt - I actually did notice the messy hem, which surprised me, because I'm not normally that nitpicky - it still is a beautiful and totally eyecatching piece, especially in photos. I just love that last shot, it really captures the poof beautifully. I can't believe I just typed that, but it's true, anyway.
    xox,
    Cee
    PS: I can't believe you didn't get a single comment - you definitely need to wear it again, it must have been a full moon!

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  27. Regardless of the small details, you pulled off this bright green skirt very well - love how voluminous it is!

    xo
    Blush Confetti

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  28. I think you are a vision of loveliness!! Definitely making a statement.

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  29. This color looks amazing on you!! I'd never be able to wear it because it would make my pale skin look sickly haha but on you it's incredible! Especially with that orange-red lippy! You look super pretty and chic girl!

    Jessi
    www.haircutandgeneralattitude.com

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  30. I can see the weird hem from the pictures! That's really too bad. It's a great color! And I love how many ways you've been styling those adorable heels!

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  31. so cute
    love the color
    can't wait to see more stylings with it
    Brett

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  32. I am all for midi skirts, they give off such a great retro feminine vibe. Bummer that you had issues with this skirt - it looks great on you!

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  33. You look so beautiful! You pull off that skirt very well!

    xo
    Alexis
    http://thosethreads.com

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  34. Awesome this skirt, like your look, pretty.

    http://freedmode.blogspot.fr/
    Kisses
    See you soon

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  35. Even though the skirt wasn't great quality this is one heck of a look! I love, love, love this on you!

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  36. These photos are gorgeous....love this color on you!

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  37. Love the color of the skirt but I am thankful for your honest review! I'll have to find another and in a fall color if I can!

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  38. Well it looks gorgeous on you Lydia! It's like a melon or lime color. Sorry about the quality but you styled it to perfection.

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  39. Wonderful skirt dear :)

    hugs from Athens!

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  40. All together the outfit looks amazing. The top is just gorgeous and the proportions are all perfect, but I can see what you're talking about with the hem. I hate it when that happens.

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  41. I want a neon green poofy skirt now! It looks super cute and summery. It's a shame the hem is not done right.
    ~Jessica
    Jeans and a Teacup

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  42. The pieces in this post are so cool! The skirt is amazing.

    http://www.thefashionableesq.blogspot.com/

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  43. YES! Work the green, Lydia! You look absolutely right at home in it. Such a bright color can be scary to wear at first, but the compliments are soon to follow and make you feel better. AUGH, I can't get over how beautiful this looks on you!

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