It is time again for Sartorial Medley, a monthly themed fashion post hosted by myself and Aislynn of Aislynn's World.  (Did you miss the previous posts? Check them out!) We welcome participation from anyone, regardless of your dress size.  From now until the end of the month, email me your photo and link to your blog post  - diva (at) divinemrsdiva (dot) com.  

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Now on to this month's theme: Animal Attraction. 


Thankfully, the ladies of Sartorial Medley and I decided on a theme prior to my radiation, so I took some photos of my outfit choice in advance!  I really, really love this look.  It is kind of retro in a sense, comfortable, and super fun to wear!



This was my first time wearing my black eShakti skirt.  However, it is already too big and may be my first sewing machine project.   I ordered it before I started losing more weight with all the dietary changes I have had to make.  I need to take it in about four or five inches.  It is the first thing from eShakti I have ordered without customizing it to my actual measurements, choosing to go by the size chart this time.  According to my measurements and the size chart, I should have ordered this in a size 30.  But I went with my size at the time - 26.  When I received it, it was still a little big.  Keep that in mind when you order.  I recently bought a chambray skirt in this same style and ordered a 22, which fits wonderfully.  There is an elastic panel in the back of the waistband that helps with fit.

Other things you might want to know: The material is poplin, so no stretch and definitely needs to be ironed.  Also, dog/cat hair sticks to it, so you need a sticky roller.  It has pockets sewn in on the sides, which I love.


For the "animal" portion of this look,  I tucked a leopard tank into the skirt for that awesome fit and flare look, added some leopard flats, and a turquoise shrug for some color.  I found the belt at the Lane Bryant outlet and love that it has silver and gold little studs on it. I sized down with it because it is elastic, so it fits really good and will stay put.

Leopard Print Tank - Fashion Bug
Amber Shrug - SWAK Designs
Belted Poplin Skirt - eShakti  (Use my referral link and new customers get $30 off their purchase and I get $15.)
Belt - Lane Bryant Outlet
Leopard Flats - Torrid
Lipstick in shade Mia Moore - theBalm

And it wouldn't be a complete post without me being a dork, right?

Sartorial Medley: Animal Attraction

Liz of With Wonder and Whimsy

Aislynn of Aislynn's World