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Ankle length skirts
SA1: This lightweight batik motive ankle length skirt was purchased in 1999 from the Morgan designer pages in the 3-suisses summer catalogue. This pencil skirt is fully lined with brown lining and is just incredible to wear. The stretching material allows sufficient movement space even for high stairs but is very light and airy during hot days. It closes with a knot tied in a clothing strip of the same material running through a tunnel at the waist. The colors allow it to be combined with both brown and beige, often also used in sandals. No pockets or front fly on this size 44 item.
SA2: This sarong was purchased at the beach of La Romana in the Dominican republic in 2001. My (ex) wife also bought one in blue but never wore it. It is just a large square piece of cloth that is wrapped around the waist. One size fits all but you can vary the length by rolling some of the material up at the waist, also improving the way it stays up because it has the tendency to get loose and drop without any firm way of tying it up. I often wear it at the beaches on order to protect my legs from sunburns. It also looks better as just swim trunks to go to a restaurant or bar.
SA3: My continuous search for acceptable androgen skirts have led me to Landstuhl Germany where I found this PASH brand in very dark gray stretch jeans type material. I love the cut because of the straight to the knees restricting tube then flares to the hem into a mermaid like design. I could not believe it but had to get down to a SMALL size for a good fit. It is made of 78% cotton, 20% nylon and 2% elastane. This fabric is thicker as normal jeans and this skirt is therefore suitable for cooler temperatures. The tight upper part also sticks to the thighs making it too uncomfortable for hot weather. It closes with 2 buttons and a zipper at the front fly and only has a small pocket at the right upper front. White vertical stitching enhances the shape and length of this fantastic skirt.
SA4: This 100% cotton light jeans skirt made by DIZUN was bought at a market in Portugal during my sail trip in 2002. It sports both Large and size 46 labels and has bad quality stitching. The 2 back and 2 front pockets around the zippered fly make this a very practical skirt for days without a jacket. The cut is straight but wide never restricting my movements and the light cotton feels very soft on my legs. This very cheap skirt already gave me lots of pleasures during shopping trips or when worn over my swim trunks on beach resorts.
SA5: This SENSITIVE JEANS skirt was bought in Brussels during the summer of 2002 to replace the rapidly decaying SA4 denim one. It took me all afternoon and lots of trial fittings before I settled for this one. Labels indicate size 40 for France, 38 for Belgium and 12 for the UK. The larger ones fitted like a potato bag but this one hugs me because it is made of 95% cotton and 5% elastan. This fabric feels light and soft. The skirt closes by a wide jeans belt with 4 copper holes (not easy to align), over a front zipper and button on the fly. There are no pockets and only a small split at the bottom in the back but the stretching fabric allows plenty of movement.
SA6: Just a little later I was shopping around in Kaiserslautern Germany when I stumbles on this wonderful jeans skirt. This ORSEY brand skirt in size 40 is made of 96% cotton and 4% elastan. This light and soft fabric is cut straight without any split and does not allow big masculine steps. It closes with a button and front zipper at the fly and has 2 large handy pockets. The stone wash and plush decoration and accents make this skirt look like yeans pants from certain angles at a distance. My wide leather belt fits well and with cowboy type boots creates a nice look. This definitely is one of my favorite skirts and I wear it a lot in public. This was the last of the 3 long jeans skirts purchased in 2002, the year they were top fashion again.
SA7: This outfit was purchased during fall 2002 in a new outlet store in Leopoldsburg. This skirt has the brand MARCA sewn in labeled size 170 or 15 years for the french. These large children sizes always fitted me fine and the elasticized waist on this one is no exception. The silvergray exterior is of 55% nylon and 45% polyester. The red lining is Nylon and between both layers is a thick warm polyester padding. The skirt has a central front pocket accessible from both sides. It has a slight A-line allowing sufficient movement on this non-stretching skirt without splits. Ideal for cold or wet weather I often combine it with this BLEIFREI full over garment made of 80% Polyester and 20% Special resin. The exterior looks and feels like neoprene diving suits, the interior is fully lined with warm red fleece. Again a central pocket acessible from both sides and a cape over the head keeps my body warm under all circumstances.
SA8: During the summer of 2001 I discovered this BIBA skirt in a fashion store in Kaiserslautern Germany. This summer skirt is fully lined and closes with a zipper at the back. In the front a full length zipper opens from the bottom to allow some movement freedom on this tight straight narrow skirt. With about 15cm open I can walk with small steps. In order to run or take steps I have to open the zipper almost to the knees and to take a bus it needs even more opening because the knees are kept well together by this pencil model. I always find it fun to make small adjustments to the zipper throughout the time I wear this fantastic skirt during shopping trips. The 2 large pockets are practical for a handkerchief and keys.
SA9: Just before the winter of 2000 I bought this Polarbear winter skirt in an outlet store in Houthalen Belgium. It closes with a single full length zipper that can be opened either from the top or from the bottom. This again allows the necessary freedom to negotiate some obstacles but allows cold wind to enter so knee high boots are a good combination. The size is Large and while the outside is nylon the lining is warm orange polyester fleece. The 2 pockets at the side close with a vertical zipper and there is a huge pocket at the back that closes with a 30cm Kangaroo style horizontal zipper. This extremely warm skirt is a bit noisy due to the nylon swishing and has the tendency to roll up at the bottom after a while, exposing the bright orange lining to all who follow me.
SA10: This ONE STEP UP skirt was purchased at the huge shopping center of Phoenix Arizona in 2000. The size is Medium and is 100% polyester but feels like soft fleece. It is not lined and closes with a cord that is tied around the waist. Two small splits at the side facilitate large steps on this otherwise plain model. I mostly wear it with intermediate temperatures or during windy days. It matches very well with my THE NORTH FACE 100% polyester super soft and warm ice blue caped jacket. Size on this is Women's XL so I can wear it as a shirt or as a jacket over other clothing. 
SA11: This classic black velvet skirt was purchased in 2001 at the PX of Ramstein Germany. The brand is JESSI LEE and it is made of 80% cotton and 20% polyester. The size is Medium and the elasticized waist fits great. Although the fabric is stretchy they still inserted a 30cm split in the back. While it probably was designed for more mundane applications I usually wear it in conjunction with the black velvet tops of my trainings for lounging at home when it is a bit cooler.
SA12: This green finely ribbed velour skirt is really only calf length and was purchased from the TOGETHER mail order catalogue of 3-Suisses in 1991. It closes with a zip and button at the back and has 2 ample side pockets. The model is cut completely straight and this pencil skirt is only practical if some of the 9 buttons in the back bottom are left open to form a walking slit. Usually I can do with only two open buttons but when stairs have to be climb I need to open around 5 and even then it is not easy. Although purchased in size 44 and often worn by me it is getting too tight for comfort since I quit smoking and took some weight.
SA13: This brown soft stretch skirt from COCO STAR bought in size 2 in 1989 in a fashion store in Mol Belgium is very nice to wear. Made of 100% acryl it has an elasticized waist therefore fitting perfectly. It has a small walking split in the front and a bigger one in the back. Lightweight it is suitable for warm weather and coordinates well with brown or beige sandals.
SA14: Almost similar but this time made of 50% cotton and 50% acryl and slightly ribbed, I got this offered by a girlfriend of my wife in 1990. Again size 2 but this time with a single large split that can be worn anywhere around. I mostly prefer it at the back but sometimes also wear it at the left leg. Same comments as above for use and coordination.
SA15: I completely forgot where and when I bought this EASY PIECES skirt in size III .It is made of 100% cotton and has an elasticized waist but is rigid in the rest of the texture. At the bottom in the back is a 30cm long exposed silver zipper that I open for walking and close for warmth when sitting down or lounging.
SA16: There is no brand name or size on this elegant vertical striped skirt bought from the La Redoute mail order catalogue around 1992. Made of 95% polyester and 5% elastan around an elastic in the waist I suppose one size fits all. I wear the 2 30cm splits on the side and this skirt is suitable for mild temperatures.
SA17: This 100% acryl horizontally striped skirt was purchased around 1987 in the Clock House division of the C&A store in Mol. Size Medium is ok for this very stretchy material and I usually wear the 10cm slit at the back.
SA18: This 100% polyester blue skirt with flower motives feels like crepe and was purchased in Vicensa Italy in 2000 in the Palladio shopping center next to my hotel. One size fits all and this lightweight elasticized flowing skirt is ideal for very hot weather.
SA19: A wide gypsy type ultra lightweigth multi pleated skirt like this is ideal for very hot temperatures and was bougth for that purpose during my second honeymoon in Benidorm in 1989. A ribbon on the elastic waist can be tied to further adjust this flowing skirt of unknown brand, composition and size.
SA20: The set of gray ribbed PACKMAN BASIC is composed of a long skirt and a turtle neck top. Both are made of 80% wool and 20% polyester. The labels indicate size 42 foe Europe, 14/16 for UK and 10/12 for USA. The skirt has a wide slit in the back and both items are really stretchy. I bought this combo in the streets of Zagreb Croatia in the winter of 1995 and used it at lounge wear in my hotel room during 3 months.
SA21: I bought this classic black skirt design because of the masculine practicability of a front fly zipper and two side pockets. There is no brand name but I purchased it in the PX at Voghelweh (Germany) in 1999 in USA size 10. It is made of 78% polyester, 17% viscose and 5% elastan. I had the seamstress completely eliminate the 50cm split in the back because it was sufficiently wide for normal walking anyway and I don't like the cold air and flapping noises that slit produced.

Knee length skirts
SK1: One of the first skirts I ordered through the 3-Suisses mail order catalogue back in 1983. This black knee length straight skirt is made of 50% cotton and 50% acrylique. Size is 42/44 and the stretching fibers ensure a perfect fit and molding around my body even after 2 decades. This was the first skirt I wore in public during night walks in Germany between 1983 and 1986. This plain simple model has given me lots of wearing pleasure and gotten me used to the comfort and advantages of skirts.
SK2: Back in 1985 I felt in love with this jeans skirt in a boutique in Metz France. The model is straight to the knees and a few draped panels at the back bottom allow some more freedom. At the waist the front panel is flat and rigid while the back is elasticized for ease of wear. It closes with just a short zipper at the left side. The skirt is made of 100% cotton and is very nice to wear. It just often needs repairing at the back because the stitching at the plaits sometimes gets loose from the forces after opening the legs too much climbing stairs or attempting to run across a street.
SK3: I couldn't resist buying a kilt during one of my London visits in 1984. Instead of buying the expensive models for men I just got this much cheaper but similar model from the women's department in size 16. I bought an assorted shawl and have already often worn this outfit with a blazer and knee socks. To close it I have to wrap the completely open skirt around me first and then pass the 2 leather straps through some holes before closing them. The lower strap and safety pin are functional but I usually leave them the way they are. This 100% woolen kilt has pleats and is suitable for medium temperatures but not for extremes. I can believe the Scott's like to wear this type of garment because it is very practical and stylish. 
SK4: For warmer weather I bought a  skirt with a kilt type pattern but with an almost straight design without pleats. This was purchased through a Neckerman mail order catalogue in German size 44 which actually is a UK18. The ample size and elasticized waist on this 60% polyester, 38% viscose and 2% elastan slightly stretching skirt makes it extremely comfortable to wear. It is fully lined in red polyester and closes with a button and hidden zipper at the back. Two small pockets in the front and a small walking split at the back help producing an almost perfect product I often like to wear during summer.
SK5: This basically green colored skirt was purchased in 1984 through the 3-Suisses mail order catalogue. It is not lined but  warm due to its 70% wool and 30% polyester composition. It closes with a button and zipper at the back and had a walking split. Unfortunately my belly has expanded in all those years and I cannot wear this French size 42 anymore.
SK6: Another 3-Suisses from 1987 is this fully lined pied-de-poule skirt from Chou-Chou. The fabric is a mix of 25% wool, 30% polyester, 35% acrylique and 10% other fibers. It closes with a series of big black buttons running all the way at the back, according to the mood and movement requirements. Unfortunately this French size 44 skirt is now much too small for me.
SK7: This black velvet ultra tight 3-Suisses skirt purchased in 1983 has been fun to wear. It closes with an eye and zipper in the back but after widening a bit for the butt, it tapers again very much to the knees. A series of 3 buttons at the knees had to be kept open otherwise walking was almost impossible. Even with the small slit open it was very difficult and stairs almost impossible. This French size 42 again is much too small for me now and it just lingers with good souvenirs in my closet.
SK8: After the theft of my first leather skirt in the mid eighties I had been looking desperately for another soft black straight model. I finally found one in an Italian store at the Affi shopping at the Garda lake in Italy in 2001. It has no brand name but is made super soft leather and is fully lined. It's Italian size 48 is perfect form me and this straight model has no pockets or belt loops. I took it to the seamstress to have the 30cm front split sewn in a permanent closed position because it never was in my habits to flash legs. The lack of split does not hamper my movements too much and it is incredible how nice this skirt is to wear in any kind of temperatures.
SK9: This classy outfit from LOUIS LONDON had been purchased by my second wife to please me when we started dating. She only wore it once to a party and then it disappeared into her closet because she hated skirts, especially short ones like these, and had problems with the angora itching her skin. I just adored it and soon I had it on loan in my closet. It is made of 70% lambs wool, 20% angora and 10% polyramid and feels soooo soft and warm even without being lined. The assorted pullover has shoulder fillings and is nicely decorated with colorful strass and motifs. I often wear this home when lounging and so far she hasn't asked it back so I hope this will be forever mine now.

Short skirts