The Plaid Skirt

The Skirt that Saved the Day

Last Minute Plans

I lounged in the courtyard with my book, My Brilliant Friend, by Elena Ferrante. Too early for dinner and too late to explore alone.

Ping

I pick up my phone, and my heart skips a beat. Gio, a young man I'd met earlier that week, had left a text. My curiosity piqued, I opened it eagerly.

"Ciao, bella! Are you free tonight? My friend just gave me

two tickets to the concert at the piazza tonight.

I thought of you right away. Can you go?"

Can I go? With that hunk of a man? You bet I want to go.

I typed back, asking the time it started. My eyes popped at his reply. I'd have only 10 minutes to get ready. I replied and leapt up to make every minute count.

The Plaid Skirt solution

I grabbed my go-to skirt that dresses up any top. It is a plaid skirt with soft pleats that were perfect for a cooler night and dressier than my jeans. Accessorized and shod with a comfortable pair of ankle boots, I hurried past the courtyard fountain to the parking lot.

He was just pulling up, and the look on his face made me twice as glad I had changed. He had a smile that said he was glad to see me. And this time, he was seeing the feminine side of me.

Confidence woven into every Thread

Some outfits don't just make your day - they let you say yes to it.