Do you still like wearing SKIRTS and DRESSES?

Kadee46 said:
Thank you Keesha ,Hubby is a foot taller than me I’m 5’1 and he’s 6,2
When we first married 31 years ago we tried different dancing but his long legs got in the way, but we are fine with ballroom dancing ( now ) he used to,take to long of steps for my little legs :).

We only took on dancing 9 years ago ,and he said to me yesterday his mother would be so happy to know he’s dancing she tried to encourage him to dance years before I met him and he wouldn’t have a bar of it
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You are welcome Kadee. Having a taller man really makes a difference. My man is the same height so when I wear heels I’m taller than him. Normally it doesn’t bother me but while dancing I have to admit that I wish he were a bit taller.

I can understand his steps not being in sync with yours since his legs are so much longer but that’s wonderful that he was consistent and kept it up. It’s not so unusual for a woman to enjoy dancing but to find a man that loves dancing is like finding a rare gem. So sweet.
 

I forget to mention we quite often have a themed dance and that particular dance was British ..the reason we have red white and blue on
(well I had a scarf that was on the table ) Hubbies shirt is red white and blue ..
We are Aussie born
 
StarSong said:
I'm average height but wear shorts and skorts most of the year. Love skirts and skorts that skim the top of the knee or go a couple of inches above. I never felt comfortable in lengths below the knee. Here I am with my handsome hunny!
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Wow you truly ARE a lovely couple Starsong. Your man looks like a celebrity. Does he dress himself? He cleans up well and you look adorable.
Oh and I absolutely LOVE SKORTS. This year is the first time I’m ever worn them and they are so comfortable.
I pretty much like skirts at any length.
 
hearlady said:
Thanks Keesha. Kadee's length looks good and she's 5'1".
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Oh you are welcome hearlady. I thought her skirt looked great on her also. Starsongs average height and looks amazing in a dress so I don’t think height should be an issue. I’m sure if I were shorter I’d still wear skirts and dresses like I do now.
 
I don’t like what us Aussies Call granny Greg skirts sort of 3/4 length that length makes me look frumpy it’s funny how just the length of a garment can make a huge difference .I buy most of my skirts ( I have 51 of the same brand ) from an upmarket but not outrages in price shop called Noni b the average I pay is about $80– $90
I like end of season sales but every time I look at sales all,the skirts l like are size 10 ..I’m a 14
 
Kadee46 said:
I don’t like what us Aussies Call granny Greg skirts sort of 3/4 length that length makes me look frumpy it’s funny how just the length of a garment can make a huge difference .I buy most of my skirts ( I have 51 of the same brand ) from an upmarket but not outrages in price shop called Noni b the average I pay is about $80– $90
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51!!! Please post a photo or a link to this magical garment that has you so enthralled. I'm beyond curious.
 
I’m away at the moment so this is all I have with me
remember I’ve bought the skirts over a 9 year period since we started dancing ,allot of my skirts are fairly nutual so the colour doesn’t became outdated
the bluish / green / purple floral one in the photo is still showing on the Nonib website as I only bought it this summer,as is the darker blue floral one ( we are just into autum now )
here is a link to Nonib
https://www.nonib.com.au/weekly-offers/end-of-season-sale/shop-by-category/skirts
 

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Kadee46 said:
I’m away at the moment so this is all I have with me
remember I’ve bought the skirts over a 9 year period since we started dancing ,allot of my skirts are fairly nutual so the colour doesn’t became outdated
the bluish / green / purple floral one in the photo is still showing on the Nonib website as I only bought it this summer,as is the darker blue floral one ( we are just into autum now )
here is a link to Nonib
https://www.nonib.com.au/weekly-offers/end-of-season-sale/shop-by-category/skirts
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This is a beautiful collection Kadee. They all look so feminine and colourful.


I shall get some pictures together soon but meanwhile check this dress out ladies
Its a dress I’d love to get for this fall as it would look so cool with a nice pair of boots. B04C50D0-9915-4B07-983B-632E357D58A9.jpeg02039AE1-964F-4EFF-B283-0938E1008C73.jpeg
 
Kadee46 said:
I’m away at the moment so this is all I have with me
remember I’ve bought the skirts over a 9 year period since we started dancing ,allot of my skirts are fairly nutual so the colour doesn’t became outdated
the bluish / green / purple floral one in the photo is still showing on the Nonib website as I only bought it this summer,as is the darker blue floral one ( we are just into autum now )
here is a link to Nonib
https://www.nonib.com.au/weekly-offers/end-of-season-sale/shop-by-category/skirts
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They're lovely, Kadee. The link's models show hemlines mostly below their knees, a look on many taller women but most of average or shorter height wind up with them hitting mid-calf. As you said in your earlier post, lengths like that make us look frumpy or like we're tottering around on little stumps.

Two of the most liberating fashion gifts from Baby Boomer women to future geneations was our dogged embrace of casual clothing for everyday wear, and our resistance to styles that we didn't like. Sure, the mini, midi, maxi, asymmetrical hemline, baby doll tops with leggings, etc., each had their heyday. In the real world though, whether at the workplace, shops, park, airport or elsewhere, plenty of women were sporting styles from three years earlier. We refused to be bullied into buying new wardrobes every few years.


Keesha said:
I shall get some pictures together soon but meanwhile check this dress out ladies
Its a dress I’d love to get for this fall as it would look so cool with a nice pair of boots. View attachment 52889View attachment 52890
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Keesha, if I wore these I'd look like my great-grandmother when she was in mourning. Not something I aspire to. Tall, willowy ladies can rock those clothes all day long. The rest of us, not so much.
 
Well, I'll have to answer for my wife here...........yes and no.

She has skirts, but the last time she wore any was when she was doing interviews for her current job and other jobs she's had. At work, it's either jeans or dress pants.

Has dresses also, but the last time she wore one of her few dresses, was at the Captain's Party on a Cruise we took in 2008.

IOW, she is much more of a dress pants, shorts and jeans lady. During the winter time, she wears jeans a lot, when not working. She isn't into the fancy designer jeans, like the old Jordache jeans with the white stitching on the sides and on the back pockets. Believe or not, I had a pair of Jordache Men's jeans years upon years ago. Her choice are Women's Wranglers or some off-brand jean.

She's not a "jewelry" lady either. Pierced ear rings, perhaps a necklace, but that's it. Wears her wedding set, but that's it on her fingers.
 
StarSong said:
Keesha, if I wore these I'd look like my great-grandmother when she was in mourning. Not something I aspire to. Tall, willowy ladies can rock those clothes all day long. The rest of us, not so much.
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I hadn’t really thought of height being an issue until I created this thread but I certainly see your point and never really realized how lucky I am to have some height. It definitely makes a difference even in weight distribution. Good point Starsong.

twinkles said:
ike you look so nice in your red dress and matching shoes--and the good thing is their are no panty lines lol
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:yes: I agree. No panty lines is a PLUS. I just wear thong underwear. They make my bum look real cute. :grin:


ClassicRockr said:
Well, I'll have to answer for my wife here...........yes and no.

She has skirts, but the last time she wore any was when she was doing interviews for her current job and other jobs she's had. At work, it's either jeans or dress pants.

She's not a "jewelry" lady either. Pierced ear rings, perhaps a necklace, but that's it. Wears her wedding set, but that's it on her fingers.
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Theres nothing wrong with not wearing skirts or dresses, just as there’s nothing wrong with wearing no jewelry. I don’t wear any jewelry, except hair jewelry at times. Not even a ring on my finger. I work on dangerous machinery so it’s a safety thing but also cause jewelry drives me nuts. It just gets in the way and is annoying to me but to each their own. I do however enjoy seeing it on others.
 
twinkles said:
ike you look so nice in your red dress and matching shoes--and the good thing is their are no panty lines lol
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Thank you twinkles......here's another one of me at Walmart a few months ago just prior shaving off my beard.

I really like floral patterns because they make me feel ultra feminine.

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Oh don’t you look ‘special’ IKE.
I bet the REAL reason you like wearing dresses so much is so you can get away with wearing no undies.
 
ike the floral and plaids make you look 10 years younger--keep up with your fashion
 

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