The Black Jacket Symphony

How do you dress for dinner at a pretentious French Restaurant, followed by an evening of Eagle's music? Graphic T and mini skirt, of course. And since this is Charleston, where the sidewalks rise up to trip you – (semi) sensible shoes.

Playing with my date's glasses. They match my hair.

Our artistic, but completely illegible, menu.

Red snapper with leek puree and capers

Pear tart with double espresso

Black Jacket Symphony performs Hotel California

Holding up the lamppost–and my skirt

The asymmetric line of this skirt really caught my eye. It is slightly large for me, and I debated taking it in. Before getting out the sewing machine, I decided to try it for one night and let it ride a little low on my hips. 

This is one of those items, you quickly understand why someone gave it away. Before I even left the house, the back zipper kept slipping down. I attached a safety pin to the inside top where one usually finds a hook & eye. Still slipping. I then applied wide painter's tape to the inside of the zipper. Still slipping. 

But it's so pretty and comfortable. When I got home, I tried slipping the skirt off with the safety pin in place.  Yes. Stretchy enough. Next step – fill the zipper with clear glue. 

Top: Big Bang, $3 Salvation Army
Skirt: David Lerner $3.99 Community Thrift
Shoes: Stewart Weitzman, $3.99 Goodwill
All photos: Courtesy of My Man About Town