Marks and Spencers skirts - where are they?

[Ann]

Hope you don't mind me having a rant! I am SO frustrated! I do not usually wear trousers for going out in - but like long skirts 39" length (size 16-18) A few years ago there were lots to choose from in all the shops but last year and this year there are hardly any skirts around at all. What do people wear? Trousers all the time? Not very feminine in my opinion! In Per Una they advertise a skirt but by the time I can reach my nearest store 20 miles away they are so popular they are all sold out and on the website too. Surely that must tell M&S that skirts ARE in demand .... I am so fed up with trying to find some of the size, length and colour I want. Anyone else have this problem?

[EvianBaby]

I'd imagine that although they are the style you look, they are not as highly in demand as they once were. Fashions change and they need to make sure they are using their store space for items more likely to sell.

Try online shopping.

[mccfluff]

can;t remember the last time i wore a skirt!

[chaptazbru]

Me neither !

[tonyav]

Er no.

[rowanwitch]

No because I get skirts from Bon marche they had some lovely linen ones last year as did BHS also some bias cut longer ones which are good for work

[China Doll]

One of my work outfits is a knee length black dress (fifties style, it's quite cool even for me) but I rarely wear skirts. i don't think trousers are unfeminine and some skirts look very old fashioned to me, especially pleated ones or ones that come just above the ankle, I don't think they look feminine at all, just dowdy! I do like long skirts but I like them to come to below the ankleif I wear them at all.I seen lots of long skirts recently but unfortunately can't remember the shop I was in... it would have been one of the ten a penny shops though, Next or Dorothy Perkins or Wallace or something so maybe have a look in there.

[tamborine]

Cut two material lengths @ 44ins and wide enough to cover hips + 4ins for seam sewing. Sew a waistband to thread elastic. Sew side seams to knee leaving lower slits for movement, hem at desired length.

[Ann]

Thanks to you all - sorry didn't really mean they are unfeminine - my bad phrasing! I just meant on me - when you are a larger lady they are not very flattering :)

[rowanwitch]

Ann they are with a nice feminine tunic dress over the top.... primark have some lovely tunics some up to 20 (18 equivalent)

[shaneystar2]

I'm not exactly skinnie minnie but wear trousers or jeans mostly . I can't see why larger women can't wear trousers .I'm tall so get away with it .
Bootcut black uniform Marks ones which are slimming .I did however buy a couple of skirts in Marks recently .Linen blend maxi length to cover my ordnance survey map legs .Very nice .One black ,one stone colour .I'll only wear them in the summer (if we get one) anyway .

[daffy654]

I never wear skirts or dresses, I own a few but can't remember the last time any of them were worn.
I have bought some for the coming summer though so i'm hoping we get some half decent weather.

[Ann]

I wear white Summer linen trousers - I love those to go out in. Its really just Winter weight ones I also have trouble finding tops to go with, I'm very short waisted so every top I buy is far too long over trousers or jeans - they come down right over my bottom and cling around my legs and look ridiculous! :(

[shaneystar2]

I wouldn't be seen dead in white trousers . Sorry :)
This summer I've bought shirts .Hippy type ones in bright colours that just skim over my backside .
Which I can wear with the aforementioned skirts or cropped trousers .Which are preferably ...black !

[ubasses]

Small tip with M&S if you haven't already tried it Log on daily to their site go straight to new arrivals and then the section you want ie skirts. If you find anything you like order, before they sell out, to be delivered to your local branch free of postage. You could order a couple of sizes. I have never asked to try them on in store but I am sure they would let you, then anything unwanted can then be returned in store with immediate refund

[Ann]

Good tip ubasses, thanks. I ought to have done that with a beautiful Autograph cobalt blue pure silk shirt they were heavily advertising (Twiggy) they started advertising and by the time I managed to get to the big Fosse Park Leicester store, they had all gone and none have been in store or online since, which I think is so ridiculous after all that effort advertising. The short timeline of stock is getting silly - they say its to keep clothes more exclusive but I don't care if other people have the same shirt as me, I just wear what I like and what suits me!

[craft1948]

I think my last skirt was from Monsoon, they usually have a good range.

[Mick-Talbot]

After clicking on this question, it dawned on me that ..... it's definitely time for bed

[Jemisa]

The other day I was in the hospital waiting area for over halt an hour (not for me) & it was very busy & I noticed how many women of all ages were wearing trousers, I think I saw about 3, so the shops have done their homework Ann.
M&S have got loads on line and their site is so easy to use. If there's a prob. you can return it to one of their stores, its so easy I do all my M&S shopping on line.

jem

[LoftyLottie]

I never wear skirts. I feel really old and frumpy in them. They are not the most flattering of garments in my opinion, unless you are young and leggy. I certainly don't think trousers are unfeminine and as long as you wear the right tops with them they can flatter all shapes and sizes.

I am however really into dresses over leggings at the moment. I refuse to wear tights!! YUK!!

[tinkerbell23]

Is it this ann? Xx


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