How to Not Look Frumpy in Skirts | Your Guide to dress Modest & Amazing| 5 Dos and Dont’s of Skirts

[@christinajones2637]

“It makes me look like a toaster” 😂😂😂 I feel this so much hahaha

[@lynnzupan8474]

I noticed a few derogatory comments and I am so impressed that you did not acknowledge or reply to them...they do not deserve your time. You have a beautiful style that I admire. ❤

[@julietteyork6293]

I’m slowly losing the weight I gained during Covid (very slowly!) and when I’m heavier I hide my body in shapeless clothes, which I realize only makes me look heavier. This video is a helpful reminder that although it may feel counterintuitive to wear a more shapely silhouette when we’re over our ideal weight, it actually looks more flattering than boxy shapes. There was a show called “What Not to Wear” that demonstrated this trick and your video reminded me of it. Thank you 🌷

[@frumitup]

Aww thank you Juliette for your kind words ❤️❤️ I am so so happy for you to slowly but surely reaching your goals !

[@T_WC123]

“A dressed up toaster” and “fancy Shrek” 🤣🤣🤣 Your style is fantastic!! Loved the tips!

[@KellyS_77]

Black skirt plus white shirt always makes me think of being in the school orchestra. 🎻

[@Elizabeth-n3v2u]

Yaaaaaaass me too 😂

[@sjcp1111]

Dr. Malka, Love ❤️ your channel! I love to look my best. Awesome tips! BTW you really rock your outfits 👍. Bravo 👏 Thank you 🙏

[@joellenwarner5248]

Hello, the white blouse you modeled at the end of your video is absolutely georgous ❤

[@lornaperryman3989]

Me too

[@impalamama7302]

That is why accessories were invented. You have a timeless canvas to play up popping scarves, bags, belts, shoes, or a vest or a statement piece of jewelry.....

[@averibobaveri]

That grey knitted skirt & turtle neck combo set is STUNNING!! 🤩

[@kirpparilla2649]

Oh i love this video, you make the outfits so stylish and there is this easygoing vibe, like getting advice from a (nice) big sister! Please do more of these 🙏 edit. and the fashion poses make me feel so happy for some reason :D

[@abigailphoenixthepaperaddi2501]

Sara!!!! YAY!!! So excited to see you and fellow Frummies today! I have missed ALL of you. And a huge, HUGE hug to you, Sara! I do hope you're ok... family, friends... I feel I can speak for us Frummies when I say this... you have created such an amazing online community filled with love and support. We've def missed you, and we are very, VERY thankful for every video - every live premiere, every personal little reply to our comments. There is a LOT that goes into making these videos that most of us viewers are entirely clueless about. It's a bunch of work that usually goes unrecognized - and, due to menopause yanking the rug out from under me, I'm suddenly way too aware of just how many "thankless tasks" we undertake everyday. I'm trying very hard to keep you in mind as I do things, and the past few days - progress. 😊 Reframing my POV from "i have to..." (grumble) to "I GET to..." (a stirring of excitement) works... as long as I keep working at it. Lol. And for that alone, but ohhhh so much more my dear Sara, I will forever be thankful that you are a friend.

[@frumitup]

Awwwwww🥹🥹🥹 Sweet Abigail 🥰🥰🥰 Your words touched my soul so so deeply. I am so grateful for you and our lovely community. I say OUR community because we built it with every live, video and comment we left to each other and on videos. I take every one of the comments like a sweet hello from a friend. When I say I love you: I really really do and I am so so grateful for you and everyone of our Frum it up family ❤️❤️❤️ Thank YOU for being my ongoing reminder that all the little things done in the background are important and seen You make me feel seen Xoxox your Sara Malka ❤️❤️

[@lakesq2056]

with everything going on, so glad you're able to make space in your life to create this video. thank you!

[@frumitup]

You are so welcome! And thank you for being here with me ! Xoxox stay safe and blessed

[@divineangelic2727]

Hi truly wonderful how outfits can make us look amazing 🙏💛

[@divineangelic2727]

Hi the belt looks amazing and love the white blouse and black skirt very pretty 🙏💛

[@PrincessofErised]

Such a lovely woman!

[@ccct]

I always buy cinch-waisted skirts as I'm pretty pear shaped (35-27-41)! Hiding my waist is always a no-no for me even at my age (63). Most fortunately, I'm 68" tall (ty Lord!) and don't have a problem with maxi skirts, which I love wearing to church. Ty for your pointers, which are always a huge blessing!

[@GoingGreenMom]

Love how you kept the belt on the cardigan and just knotted it to the back.

[@LeahWalentosky]

Thank you so much, even if you aren’t religious learning to dress modiest is an important part of style and professionalism

[@divineangelic2727]

Hi the belt looks amazing and love the white blouse and black skirt very pretty 🙏💛like the grey outfit tucked in very good you looking really pretty and noticed your loosing weight. Which I know is so hard to do as I was always thin but have gained. You look good 🙏💛

[@janetsmith6716]

I love your sense of humor! Thanks for the tips - I love to look my best🧥👗👜👢

[@uniquelyplanned443]

I love to look my best! These tips were very helpful. I grew up wearing jeans and t-shirts so dressing more grown up can be difficult.

[@frumitup]

So true! I am sure you will ROCK the skirt look! Xoxox Have a great week my sweet friend

[@jenniferpoole1810]

That blouse with the brown under the sleeves is stunning!

[@frankieamsden7918]

I love to look my best. Although lately it's been tough to even get dressed. We' ve been losing a loved one every couple of months and it's been difficult on my family. My favorite outfit was the last. My favorite tip was the color blocking. Hope your family is safe my friend.

[@karenhoman2688]

My favorite tip is to wear a cardigan the same length as your skirt. I love these videos. I need help with dressing so much.

[@robinhazen8034]

Thank you for these tips! I love to look my best! 🙂 Because I'm only 5'3", I usually dress in monochrome black. I also do color blocking, using a bright jewel tone amongst the black. I try to create a long line with a tailored, "military" or menswear-cut to my jackets. Beautiful video as always! Thank you Sara for sharing 💖

[@PennyMeeker-j8m]

Thank you, I am an older woman and have choose to dress more modest, you have helped me a lot. I felt frumpy and like I looked like a toaster:). Tucking in the blouse and the belts how to, huge help. Peace!

[@shauntaestewart3846]

I love to look my best. Hi I enjoyed your video. As a Muslim woman I especially liked # 5. But I enjoyed all your tips. I find your videos calming and soothing for me. Also your videos are very informative and fun. Thanks a lot for your time.

[@yeppiesheppie]

I love to look my best 🥰 I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that I am so glad to "see" you. Please, take excellent care of yourself, as you take such excellent care of those around you. 🩵 I'm looking forward to incorporating your wonderful advice into my wardrobe. I *love* color blocking! My personal style is almost exclusively solid colors/fabrics, and it's so fun to play with how color affects visual presentation (especially taking the 1/3-2/3 balance into account). Thank you for another lovely video! 💗

[@frumitup]

Thank you so so much for your kind words my friend ! We are colour blocking sisters ! I love it ! Xoxoxo

[@Event_Horizon14]

I love to look my best! Thank you for all the great tips, Sarah. I have a wardrobe full of trousers of all lengths and styles but over the last few years I intentionally started getting more skirts to feel more feminine. Well, as someone who's used to wearing trousers, styling the skirts has been a real challenge and I've arrived at some of the tips you mentioned simply by trial and error but I still struggle with the odd case of "frumpy". A great video I'll be returning to in the future!

[@barbaraokin6507]

I love to look my best! Thank you for inspiring me to shop in my closet to put together outfits instead of just throwing on clothes from my closet!

[@playme129]

Thank you for sharing these tips. Dressing modestly does not have to mean not being stylish.

[@christineg452]

I love to look my best! Thank you Sara for another great video. I always look forward to cozying up on Sunday nights to watch your videos. The one theme I can count on is your elegance, classiness and most importantly, your giving spirit. So grateful for you!

[@lornaperryman3989]

I really enjoyed this video but I am a frumpy 80 year old Plus very heavy grandma so I don't really think there is a way to make me look any way other than I am I'm sure the younger more active ladies will enjoy and use your advice😊

[@jeannechapman2696]

I am 83 and while I have few limitations on my clothing style, the rules she stated are for any age. I too am overweight and apple shaped. Lol. Based on my aging arms, I choose 3/4 sleeves. I am short so wear blouses that are not too long since it further shortens me. Proportions are important. I dress every day since I go to a public dining room. Wear makeup, earrings and style my hair. Find it gives me a good attitude and makes me more approachable. 😊

[@linnyohara9905]

I love looking my best. GOD Bless you, Sara. You are such a wonderful blessing to me - and that's saying something since I'll be 71-years old April 26, 2024. ♥

[@caronboyajian7065]

I LOVE TO LOOK MY BEST!!! Sara you look as beautiful as ever!!

[@frumitup]

Awww thank you 🙈🙈🙈

[@beatyea5711]

I love to look my best. The thick belt makes a lot of sense. I love the flowy, Bohemian look.

[@frumitup]

You are so right!!! The thick belts are little miracles we can wear!! They hide stuff we don’t want to show and elevate a look instantly! Stay safe and blessed xoxox

[@joyowensby]

I Love To Look My Best: thanks so much for simple, classy, modest, & Adonai honoring ways. You are a true friend. Grateful for you sooo much 💜

[@lruss5050]

We can all use this advice!❤❤❤

[@frumitup]

I hope you like them ❤️❤️❤️

[@ABlindMoose]

I frequently wear skirts, and usually full, knee-length circle/swing skirts. I always, *always* tuck my top, as my skirts actually sit at my natural waist. That, paired with a really floofy petticoat, really accentuates my waist and makes it look smaller. Plus I love the look. In general I try to create some contrast in my clothes, too. If I'm wearing a black skirt, I'll try to go with another colour of top, or at least something like a bright belt to break up the "ninja" look. But if I'm wearing a bright skirt, I prefer a black (or simple white) top, so it's not too busy. I love to look my best ❤

[@danhong7108]

I love your sense of HUMOR in this one!! Bless you!

[@missygeorge1315]

All of your tips are great. I love to look my best. Another great tip, make sure your clothes fit properly. Too big and they look sloppy, too small doesn’t flatter either. I never go by number size, just what fits properly and flatters my shape. 😊

[@gingersnapp9188]

I love to look my best! I love the classic black and white! You can never go wrong

[@slohivid]

This was a fantastic video Sarah. We are in summer here in Australia so I very much look forward to a summer outfit tips video. In the meantime, I’ll take these tips with me for when winter comes around again. Thanks so much. ❤ I love to look my best.

[@coosbaytech]

Sorry I missed the premiere, but enjoying your video with some lovely homemade cinnamon bread and tea! Thank you as always for everything you do and please know you and yours are in my thoughts and heart always ❤ Came back to say I love to look my best! Love you too Sara!

[@frumitup]

Thank you for being here and please do keep me a love of Cinnabon ❤️❤️❤️

[@heleneckman6991]

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[@barbaraketchum8287]

I love to look my best ❤ I like to use my summery dresses in winter by wearing a pullover sweater over the dress. It helps with layering for warmth too! You have a beautiful style, Sarah!!

[@impalamama7302]

I also pair mine with boots!

[@lynnegordon6749]

I can't imagine you looking frumpy. Ever!!! Love your sense of humour.💞

[@TheLadyWeaver]

I literally call long cardigans "The Frumpy Mom Sweater Of Authority", because I wear them a lot when doing mom things - playground, errands, etc. lol. They're frumpy but I love them! Edit: Awwww year the duster length cardigan or any "third piece".

[@Rooshii]

Haha I love this! I'm 33 but still look about 12, so sometimes when I'm out with my daughter doing doctors apps etc I deliberately put on a frumpy cardigan just to add a bit of authority to my face 🤣

[@claudiathatcher5342]

Good morning frum family ❤❤

[@frumitup]

Good morning!

[@arameelengel7546]

I love to look my best! Thank you for sharing these helpful tips for wearing skirts. The outfits look so beautiful. I hope everything is fine with you, dear Sara.

[@cherylann7431]

I love to look my best. I don't wear skirts, but you make me want to! Loved the video.

[@mfinchina__117]

Oh man! I missed the premiere! I hope everyone had a good time! It's great to see another video posted!

[@marianaamoedo5942]

I love to look my best! It's been great, I love this tips for dressing classy and elegant.

[@frumitup]

Thank you❤️❤️❤️

[@laurafroehler83]

I love to look my best. Thank you for all of your tips. 😊

[@BibleGardenMinistries]

These styles are so lovely and elegant, and you make look sweet easy!!! You've inspired me and I thank you for that!

[@Shoshi2048]

What a great video! Love to look my best! Any and all tips, tricks and optical illusions are wanted! Thank you Sara!

[@frumitup]

Aww thank you Shoshi! Xoxoxo

[@giraffesinc.2193]

Good morning, Sarah! I am so excited to see you on this lovely (cold) Sunday from Southern California!

[@frumitup]

I am so grateful and happy to be with you too❤️❤️❤️

[@eleonoreopdenberg9008]

Love the Grey ensrmble

[@frumitup]

Thank you! It is sooooo comfy!

[@jeniphirtaylor-mcintire81]

So many smart and stylish tips! That top with the dark/light contrasting sleeves (with the maxi skirt) is absolutely magic! Thank you for another informative and friendly video, Sara! I love to look my best and I am going to seek out a two-tone-sleeved top!

[@paulaelizabethg]

Sara! I was just thinking of you and praying you and your beautiful family were well. How beautiful to see a new video!

[@frumitup]

Thank you so much sweet Paula ❤️❤️❤️ stay safe and blessed xoxoxo

[@lauriegarant1574]

I love to look my best! You are such a classy, beautiful person...inside and out! Thank you for brightening up my snowy Sunday!

[@dublinlassdana6544]

I absolutely adore that black top witj the “puffy” sleeves that you are wearing with the long skirt!!

[@PeppieP]

I LOVE TO LOOK MY BEST - you sure looked really lovely in those outfits, so many ways to wear them all

[@frumitup]

Thank you so much! Xoxoox

[@elizabethkowols4481]

I love your videos! I just re-watched your Hanukkah one, and I think your husband has a very nice singing (chanting?) voice!

[@briannemorna4268]

I love to look my best. This will help.

[@spicysith9627]

I love to look my best! Blessings and sunny days.

[@frumitup]

Thank you so so much Spicy 🌶️ xoxox

[@cassandrabriggs9133]

Sara, you deliver these empowering tips in a non-judgmental, uplifting, delightful spirit that warms my heart. I love to look my best! Thank you for showing all of us how it’s done.

[@gaylejideofor6198]

Thanks for all these examples. With longest length I wear either ankle booties, or full length black/brown boots. With the shortest hems I use matching tights and same color or tone non-shiny shoe. I agree with your grey sweater outfit: team-Tucked-In. I use a tube shapewear 'slip' for all my tuck ins. It keeps them from bunching over my already chubby tummy. All your choices are lovely and beautiful on you. Thanks for sharing. God bless you and your channel. GG From Minnesota.

[@frumitup]

Awww thank you so so much Gayl ❤️ we are skirt sisters ❤️❤️❤️

[@canzoneri8]

I love to look my best.and you helped me! Two tips, that I will embrace are tucking in, (which I thought i couldnt do, rolls) and the 2/3 rule! Thank you so much for your kindness, I'm so happy to see your video today. I hope this is a sign that all is well for you and your family!

[@jacquelinemorton-tf2cw]

I love to look my best! Sara, your family is blessed to have you as a wife and mother! You are a Proverbs 31 woman, in every sense!

[@mariafentis]

Love color blocking, illusion of height too , I m petite but curvy Thank you for the tips and no frumpy looks Love your content Sara! Be blessed!

[@sanchan619]

I love to look my best. I love wearing modest clothing. Love the ideas you have put in on your video.

[@judithbristow603]

I love to look my best. Thank you! ❤

[@shannonmb8727]

I LOVE TO LOOK MY BEST. Sara thanks for the great tips! I hadn't realized the difference with using a belt and the thirds for styling. G.d bless you and your family. I hope to see more from you soon G.d willing!

[@yiyishands]

I love to look my best! The outfit with the camel long cardigan looks so elegant and fun on you!

[@sandytaylor2597]

I love to look my best. I don't know where to start. I have so much to say that maybe I should do it in sections. I am not Jewish, but with all that is going on in the world, I started listening to your videos because your voice was so calming. You went about your day peacefully and wholly, explaining what you did and why. You seemed to be totally involved with your life and I found that very helpful. I read a few things on the news and they upset me, So I decided to listen to one of your videos. It was the How to Not Look Frumpy one. The more I watched the more I liked your outfits and understood how your tips could work for me. I've never felt that I looked stylish or professional . I have some outfits similar to the ones you "fixed" and want to try to many of them. Professional clothes, feminine clothes and cute clothes. You had them all. I had always thought that I should not wear a belt, being larger in that area, now I can't wait to try some. I will watch this video again and others when I just need to listen to you. Thank you.

[@annasilver4861]

I love the added belt. ❤ I love to look my best.

[@cathylemay2215]

I look forward to watcbing as I wear a lot of skirts. Balance is key!

[@m.harris2429]

Truth be told, I liked the pencil skirt outfit the best. It looks so classy on you. I love to look my best, and feel like I’m on an archeological dig just to find a skirt to purchase. Please share your best on-line shopping places for modest, feminine clothes. Be well, and stay safe. ❤

[@strawberrycouture]

I love to look my best. I agree with you pairing a summer outfit to winterize it. It makes it more versatile and budget-friendly throughout the whole year. I've always done this. Kudos to you!

[@TheRainbowBelongsToGod]

I love to look my best! Thank you for all you do.

[@martinelanglois3158]

I love to look my best❣ Merci Sara pour ces précieux conseils ❣

[@frumitup]

Merci ma chérie d’être avec moi en ce dimanche Que D.ieu te garde! Xoxoxo

[@marykaerae207]

I'm so happy to see you!

[@fairytale_after_dark6696]

Very classy and elegant! I love the looks you can create by layering and sinching in your waist. Not a bit frumpy at all Sarah...just beautiful. Thank you for sharing and God Bless.

[@TamarSWalker7]

This video was sooo helpful - esp. the Rule of Thirds!

[@OpenSesame33]

Your hard work is paying off - you look fantastic!

[@frumitup]

Thank you so much! 🥰🥰🥰

[@tawnyac3160]

The same color tights and shoes were something I never knew or thought to do. Thank you!

[@cynthiaclouse4596]

I love to look my best. Thanks Sara!

[@frumitup]

Thank YOU Cynthia to be here!

[@anella530]

I love to look my best! Thank you again for all your wonderful content!

[@carissamessina1908]

I’ll be at work when this premiers! I promise to watch as soon as I get home! ❤

[@frumitup]

Stay safe at work sweetie!

[@witsonsmom729]

Thank you for the tips, I am older and have always dressed frumpy. I don't seem to naturally be able to pick good style choices so, am trying to learn based on your inspirational video.

[@victoriaannmiddleton318]

You're a clever dresser. I love your belts

[@lightningbug6823]

I love to look my best! Been praying for you and your families. G.od bless you

[@frumitup]

Thank you my sweet friend xoxoxo

[@cherylirvin3919]

Such good ideas.

[@susiem.2068]

Sara, auntie, you are super cool. Your demeanor and wise advice is very inspiring. Thank you for putting so much work and dedication into your videos and messages. We do not live in the same part of the world but you inspire me to live a happier and more Bible-abiding lifestyle. I wish you and your family the best. Thank you so much. Have a nice day!

[@sallyhostetter2820]

I love to look my best. Thank you Sara for these tips. I especially like the "tucking in the shirt or sweater and wearing a belt".

[@jldisme]

Excellent video! I do miss your previous music. It was so upbeat and soothing.

[@snoopyfan901]

So excited to see a new video. You always bring pleasure to my day.

[@chusbands1108]

I love to look my best🥰 welcome back friend. Love this 💕

[@jenniferrodgers4048]

Loving the video! I love the grey knit outfit! Tucked or untucked it looks amazing. Very hip and youthful. It’s wonderful to have you back💕💕💕

[@annlidslot8212]

Hi, Hi, Thank you for this video. I know that I'm a bit late to this particular party but even so... I'm living without any style since way too many years, and I'm a bit fed up with the situation, so this one dropped into my feed at a very good time for me. It gave me a few ideas that I very much need at this point of my life. I'm mostly bed dependent almost 24/7/365 after a severe whiplash injury 29 years ago, (to any well meaning reader, thank you but I have already tried all the different treatments, and they are neither efficient nor effective, and some have even made my condition worse, for years.) and have lived in day pajamas and night pajamas since then. I find myself without anything to wear, quite literally. I have three decent t-shirts and one pair of disintegrating pair of jeans, outside of those day pajamas, and I won't leave the house in those unless it's because I need to be picked up by an ambulance. Yes, I forgot to say that I've also acquired a not so pleasant immunological and lung condition, where said ambulances are always an option, though nothing has tried to kill me for over than a year now. Then again I haven't had a proper pneumonia since early spring /summer either. I can't help but notice that using a slip under the skirts help with the silhouette. It's not that this is a new revelation for me, but for the next generation of skirt wearers I feel it needs saying every so often. If the pleated skirt is actually in natural silk (and perhaps also rayon, viscose, TENCEL Lyocell, or whatever other name is used for the same type of fabric, (I don't have the actual expertise in materials to know, and I haven't tried it myself) you may be out of luck. The pleating process in the skirts you showed doesn't work very well in natural fibers. If the fibers are from nature (or the next best in the case of viscose and the like) you might have to send them to a pleating shop to have them re-pleated. Natural fibers don't take well to pleating and will want to go back to its natural shape, e.g. flat. If they are in any kind of plastic, i.e polyester polyamide, or nylon, then maybe you can press the pleats back in carefully. You might have to go with very low heat, or with a pressing cloth. You might very, very lightly dose some starching spray before pressing. Hopefully the pleats will stay neatly in due to the pressing and the starch. To get the pleats straight I would probably pin or baste the pleats in, all the way or most of the way down, and then across for stability when pressing. I'm sure there are thousands of videos on KZbin on the way to go about the process. If the material is a natural fiber, I might have tried the pressing anyway, even with the starch if necessary, before discarding the skirt, or have it re-pleated. That re-pleating would just have to be done continuously over the lifetime of the garment, and that would be a bit of a faff that I wouldn't want to do. You might lose a bit swosh-ability form the starch, but if it means a neater wearable skirt it would have been worth it for me. Unfortunately only you will be able to say if it's worth it to you. I hope you do because you mentioned that you liked the ensemble. Yours, Ann

[@victory2171]

Very helpful - I luv to look my best!

[@Cherub1387]

Dressed up toaster 😂 you and me both, Sara. I will DEFINITELY be using these tips!!!

[@floormee]

What great tips! So chic!! Thanks for explaining the 1/3s rule with the visual lines--I had trouble with the concept when you explained, but the lines made it make sense.