Cashmerette Osgood Skirt: The Perfect Travel Capsule Skirt

If you’ve been following along with my travel capsule wardrobe series, this is the final piece—and honestly, it might be my favorite. The Cashmerette Osgood Skirt* pulled everything together in a way that feels effortless, wearable, and so me. It’s comfortable, practical, and polished enough for travel—but relaxed enough for real life.  Read on or watch here:

The Pattern Details

The Osgood Skirt* was January 2026’s release inside the Cashmerette Club. To access it, you’ll need the Cashmerette Club All-Access tier (which includes a monthly pattern, access to past releases, master classes, and their incredibly supportive community).

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This skirt features:

• An asymmetrical design with beautiful swing
• A hidden button placket (which I modified!)
• Elastic in the back waistband
• Hook-and-eye closure
• Optional slider detail

Pockets (because obviously we need pockets)

My Button Placket Hack

The original design includes a hidden button placket—but I had these gorgeous greenish-gray statement buttons that absolutely deserved to be seen.

So I made a simple tweak and turned it into an exposed button front.

It’s such a small change, but it shifts the whole vibe. The buttons make it feel intentional and design-forward instead of minimalist. And that’s the beauty of sewing—you get to make those calls.

Let’s Talk Sizing (Because This Was Interesting)

Typically in Cashmerette patterns, I wear:

• Size 10 (GH cup) through the upper body
• Grade to a 12 at the waist
• Size 8 at the hips

For this skirt, though, things got experimental.

I had a size 6 already cut out (that’s what I made for my daughter). Instead of reprinting and recutting—because there are a lot of pieces in this asymmetrical skirt—I checked the finished measurements.

The fully extended waist on the size 6 was close to 34". Since the skirt has elastic in the back and plenty of room through the hips (it’s almost a half-circle silhouette), I decided to try it.

And… it worked.

Would I recommend that approach? Not necessarily. But because the fit is concentrated at the waist and the elastic does so much of the heavy lifting, it was forgiving.

If I were making it again from scratch, I’d likely cut a size 8 and adjust the elastic. That said, the size 10 elastic I used gives me comfort—which I value more than technical perfection.

Because let’s be honest: waist measurements fluctuate.

Fabric Choice: Heavyweight Linen for the Win

The pattern recommends midweight wovens like cotton twill, denim, and similar fabrics. I made my daughter’s version in cotton twill, and it worked beautifully.

For mine, I used heavyweight linen from The Fabric Store—specifically a chartreuse color I purchased five or six years ago. It had been sitting in my stash with grand boiler suit dreams that never materialized.

This pattern is fabric-hungry because of the dramatic sweep of the skirt panels. I shortened both my daughter’s and my version by 2 inches, but it still uses a good amount of yardage.

The color is no longer available, but they currently carry beautiful olives and neutrals in their heavyweight linen line. The weight is absolutely perfect for this silhouette.

And here’s the thing: don’t box this pattern into “cold weather only.”

Heavyweight linen makes this 100% summer-friendly. It has structure, but it breathes. I’ll be wearing this in Florida, layering it through spring, and then reaching for it constantly once summer hits.

Final Thoughts on the Cashmerette Osgood Skirt

The Cashmerette Osgood Skirt* is a statement-worthy garment that is sneakily comfortable and practical (pockets!). If you are considering making this skirt, be sure to follow along with my sew-along!

 This wraps up the travel capsule series—and I’ve loved bringing you along for it.  Check out the rest of my travel capsule:

Florida Capsule Wardrobe:  The Basics

Sewing a Statement Set:  Closet Core Josephine Pattern Review

Travel Wardrobe Capsule: Matching Set Magic

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