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It seems pretty classic to me. Keep it simple with black pumps and a nice fitted sweater.

you can just keep wearing it ..7 yrs old and still looks great on you ... never would have noticed the lace at the bottom either unless you did what you did to show it just now.

Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice and suggestions! I've got some thinking and playing around to do :)

I love trumpet skirts. I actually think that they are very flattering on many body types. I sew, but I wouldn't fancy attempting to turn a this skirt into a pencil skirt. Remove the lace and take the hem to above your knee. Voila, an updated skirt!

I don't think the style is the best, or the worst. It's ok for winter.

@vicente, fun idea, but I don't want it to look costumey. Plus, my hair is all wrong for that naughty secretary look, lol!

@eibhis, do you think the waist is too low as is? I was thinking it could stand to be a touch higher if I went the high-waisted route, and that would require taking in.

@stella, that's what I was wondering. Do you think it would be expensive? Or what about making it into a mini, not too short, but a few inches above the knee?

if you have a really good tailor in your area maybe they could alter it to a pencil skirt?

@Janie: I often wear it with a maroon sweater to match the color of the plaid. But I'm mostly concerned about the fit/style looking dated.

What woudl it look like with a white or red shirt/blouse and black pumps?

Skirt is too long, and not enough contrast with all pieces. Only thing I can think of is to shorten above the knee