Sharing clothes with your partner

A wonderful part of the skirt life is sharing clothes with your partner. Getting dressed can be fun and collaborative with one big, colourful wardrobe.

Is your partner into skirts, and cool with you wearing them? Are you somewhat similar in size? Are they comfortable with (or super pumped about) you borrowing clothes? If this all rings true, read on.

Fit-wise, skirts can be incredibly forgiving compared to pants or shirts. Especially when they're stretchy. But always ask before trying things on, and be careful not to stretch smaller garments in the process.

Test things you might not put on in a store. You'd be surprised what can work on a totally different body, vibe, and ensemble. Something your partner has gotten used to on them might seem new all over again when they see it on you. Warning: This can lead to 'who wore it better' competitions, and fights over who gets to wear it to the next event.

If your wardrobe hasn't changed much in the last few years, treat this as an opportunity to create hybrid looks, like a long plaid "masculine" shirt paired with a miniskirt.

Then reverse it and offer items you own that your partner might look great in.

And why stop at skirts? Trade your tops. Borrow some tights. Split a heaping bowl of pasta. Share the raw emotions that linger in the depths of your being. Share a toothbrush! Too far? Let's bring it back to textiles.

You can't go wrong experimenting from the comfort of home. This lets you try new styles before buying and thrifting. You'll quadruple your outfit combinations (anyone good at math?). Have fun with it.

A lot of this can apply to friends and roommates as well. Communication is key.

Do you have a shared wardrobe? I'd love to hear about it.