Scuba-doo skirt

I wore this scuba skirt during our recent heatwave and got so many compliments that I realised I need to showcase it more often. We had a leaving do for some locals a few days later and out it came, styled a bit differently, winning lots of approval. I didn't get any shots of that evening, but rest assured I'll wear it all again soon.










There's something about wearing a big net underskirt that gives me a real buzz. A sense of dressing up, of high jinks, frolicking fun and general joie de vivre are all embodied in this most feminine of undergarments. If you're looking to add impact to your wardrobe I would encourage you to take a leap of faith and buy one of these. Mine came from eBay and didn't cost very much at all. They are transformational for any full skirt or dress. Perhaps you could keep it for NYE or a party if you feel a bit timid wearing it for the first time. I swear that it will give you such a boost in confidence to whoosh about playing the part. Do try it, and if you do please let me know how it went.

Details - skirt: H&M, underskirt: eBay, top: gift, belt: charity shopped, sandals, New Look, jewellery: charity shopped, sunglasses: Quay Australia.

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Catherine of Not Dressed As Lamb
Cherie of Style Nudge


Anna x

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  1. What a fun outfit, Anna! I love the colours of the skirt and with the tulle petticoat, it's a picture of frivolity and happiness. Elizabeth. xx

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    1. Thanks so much Elizabeth. This outfit is all about fun isn't it? Sometimes I just have to give in to my inner child!

      Anna x

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  2. I need to buy a crinoline. They truly do make the outfit.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. I'm really surprised to hear that you don't own one of these already Suzanne. I can imagine you dollying about in a 50's dress with one of these big petticoats in a contrasting colour. Very you, I'm sure.

      Anna x

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  3. It's a fabulous skirt and it looks lovely on you.

    xx

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  4. I have a shorter mint green crinoline (aka "floofy underskirt") that I've worn a few times - I do love the longer length here. This yellow skirt is fabulous - I want to touch it!

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    1. I really love this scuba fabric and missed getting another skirt similar to this one when I was last in London. Isn't it always the ones that get away that stick in your mind? I'm still on the lookout for that one on eBay. I've seen your green crinoline and love it too!

      Anna x

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  5. The print of that skirt is just so unique! Truly, there is something almost botanical about it and then the bright yellow color plays off of it in kind of an unexpected way. The can-can slip is SO much fun! This outfit is one of your happiest Anna! I get a little tickled just looking at you!

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    1. It is indeed one of my happiest outfits Jude. These petticoats are the ultimate fun item that turn the ordinary into the extraordinary in one easy step. I really can't recommend them enough.

      I'm so pleased that you get some joy of it too!

      Anna x

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  6. That was me Anna!

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  7. Love the colour! I would most probably mix the skirt with White and it would still look fab. I can't wear Black unfortunately!
    Love your flair Anna! xx
    www.vanityandmestyle.com

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    1. I did think about wearing a white ruffle top today, but am still looking a bit pale which is equally unflattering for me Laurie.

      Thanks for dropping by again.
      Anna x

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  8. You are right. This is a fabulous skirt. Made even more fabulous with the big underskirt. I love such underskirts. Love tutu skirts anyway. And I have none. Why is that? Anyhow, you can guess that I love this whole outfit.
    Greetje

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    1. Why is that indeed Greetje? I think you maybe ought to remedy that as soon as you can. I think you would look fabulous in a big petticoat thanks to those long legs of yours.

      Anna x

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  9. well, you're making me feel very encouraged to wear a underskirt!, all those frolicking fun and joie de vivre!!! sold!
    And you look so magnificent in your yellow skirt and black top, gorgeous!!
    besos

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    1. Dearest Monica, thanks so much for that. I'm now looking forward to seeing two of my blogging friends showcasing their big petticoats too! Please let me know when you buy one - I'd love to see it.

      Anna x

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  10. Oh, maybe I'll give it a try Anna! I can totally see how it would give someone a big spark of confidence! So girly, yet so fun. I'm thinking on it now......

    Julia xx

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    1. Julia, I could see you rock one of these! I have a lovely red one too and could imagine you wearing red with such panache - go girl, give it a try!

      Anna x

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  11. You are so right! I always feel so special in a swooshy petticoat! Alas, my sister bought me a beautiful TARDIS blue one for my birthday last year but the waist is WAY too big on me. The last one she bought me is a black one and the waist was too small! Have to stick to my Vivian of Holloway white one!x

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    1. So you have two redundant swooshy petticoats - that's a terrible shame Kezzie. What about getting them altered? Is it not just a case of the elastic needed to be altered? Let me look at them - I'd love to help x

      Anna

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