In The Thick Of It

Lace and Tulle for the New Year

First of all - HAPPY NEW YEAR my dear readers!  InTheThickofIt has grown like CRAZY this year.  Thank you as always for the continued support and love.

Since moving in with S, I have really had to edit my closet as I have much less space than in my old place.  I started to feel like I was wearing the same 10 things over and over again - and while there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, I just started to feel like I was in a bit of a rut on many levels.  So on new year’s eve, I decided to do a little shopping for some new outfits.  

I’ve been looking for a new skirt and this sweet layered skirt from forever 21+ just called my name. It’s 3 layers - a black fitted layer with a layer of cream lace and then topped with a light pink tulle.  It’s a little bit ballerina a little bit figure skater, which is why i was determined to toughen the look up a bit with my cropped striped sweater from H&M and my studded leather jacket.  It’s a great look for a snowy winter january day, don’t you think?

Clothing Details
Black/Cream Striped Sweater - H&M, Sz XL
Lace/Tulle Skirt - Forever 21+, Sz 1X (similar available here)
Leggings - Forever 21+, Sz 1X
Wedge Shoes - Topshop
Leather stud jacket - Forever 21+, Sz 1X
Horse wool scarf - society for scarves (here)
Crystal necklace - etsy
Earrings - Target
Purse - Dorothy Perkins

I’m 5’9” and approx 215# 
 

Leather Skirt and Pointy Boots

It’s turned quite cold here in Chicago and of course it’s getting dark at what feels like 3 in the afternoon.  To keep my spirits up, I went shopping for some new things for the winter.  I’m so happy with my new pieces!

I found this faux leather skirt at forever 21 and squealed when I saw it - i still don’t see it on their website. At this point, I’m thinking it was sent from heaven just for me.  I’d been looking at a few leather skater-skirts online, but all were from the UK and I just didn’t want to wait - thank goodness I found this glorious thing.  I paired it with a white button-up, a body chain from Top-Shop and these amazing Dolce Vita (for target) winklepicker booties (from 2010 that I found in perfect condition at a Buffalo Exchange). 

The Clothing Details
White button-up shirt - GAP - Size 18
Faux Leather Skirt - Forever 21 - Sz 14
Black woven body chain - topshop
Rings - H&M
Earrings - local
Black Tights - Target
Winklepicker Boots - Dolce Vita for Target via Buffalo Exchange

I’m 5’9” approx 220# queer fat femme!

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