https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:54:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young/page/2#post-2260189 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:04:59 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2260189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Z, no, I wouldn’t expect the jeans &amp; top outfit you described to appeal to your mom, from what you’ve said, unless you had a wrapper for outside the house. I was thinking more of trends like long over lean (as long as the “long” is really long), wide-legged pants, and architectural looks. Not saying all of that is you, and I know it’s easy for you to feel swamped in oversized things, especially, but I’d be surprised if there weren’t a few things you enjoy wearing that you could take along to enjoy a peaceful visit with your mom for a couple days. My mom, hilariously, has done an about-face. Whereas she preferred to buy me clothes into my 30s because she thought I couldn’t do it myself (note: the Esprit, Moda International &amp; J. Petermann caches are all things I bought myself at that age) and looked askance at my short skirts, she has now, in her 80s, decided I’m glamorous, bordering on going too far with the looks. Lol. Gotta be ourselves, moms do &amp; think what they will. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young/page/2#post-2260180 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:36:03 +0000 Zaeobi 2260180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Stag Thanks for the compliment - yours is fun too </p> <p>Yes, she's seen plenty of stylish 'covered' people but she complains about even *those* to me because my parents are *very* conservative - moreso than you might expect. E.g. a long sleeved top worn with straight jeans would probably be seen as modest by most? Wrong! Here's why:<br /> - Showing the seat of your pants is a sin! (not even cameltoe, but just that there's no tunic covering your loins)<br /> - Showing the shape of your boobs is an even bigger sin! (Even with a smock, there must be a scarf draped over the bosom)</p> <p>There are of course many more 'rules' than this, but those 2 in particular took me a while to feel OK to break - even now! So whilst it might not seem like it, I actually have *much* more experience with stodgy old what not to wear 'advice' than my age may suggest </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young/page/2#post-2260176 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:17:49 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2260176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks to this thread, I’ve restarted my search for tights for a skirt I bought in the 90s but have never worn. It’s part of that J Petermann close out cache I’ve been enjoying for the past year. </p> <p>The skirt is just a smidge shorter than I’m comfortable wearing with bare legs, for all the “air conditioning” reasons so colorfully described in the article. It has two rows of buttons, so kind of a sailor style, and is a great, cool red. I’d love to wear it with a square-necked shirt and patterned tights. </p> <p>I don’t know what pattern I want for the tights though. Monochrome would make a more sophisticated look than I think works for the playful skirt, but I don’t want the forced “playfulness” that striped or polka dots often have. Argyle (love the ones Joy wore a couple months ago) could work, but most of the plaids I’ve seen are straight. Might work, but I’m not sure. Floral, similar to this but different colors, or something swirly, could be good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young/page/2#post-2259388 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:45:48 +0000 Synne 2259388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cat-calling is non-existent here too. Only time I have come close was when I visited Spain and was referred to by a stranger as "Rubia" (blondie), many moons ago. But revealing clothing and "suggestively" dressing is the norm, and I often am oblivious too it. Up until recently, as I mentioned in another post (someone wearing very body-con clothing in a professional/academic setting). I find it interesting, as I am learning more about how style and appearances is communication. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young/page/2#post-2259380 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:25:54 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2259380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Synne, now we aren’t just “asking for” catcalls, we’re being aggressive? Lol.<br /> The last two times a random guy has approached me on the street, I was wearing my funky blue pants and red puffy carrying groceries home after dark (“can you tell me where there’s a restaurant around here?”) and my pinstriped jeans in sunshine (said “boo!” as he passed me (walking) on his bike &amp; then, when I caught up to where he was locking it “did I scare you?”). Actual catcalls are not a very Berliner thing to do, so that’s the best data I have. Hate to think how traumatized the poor guys would’ve been if I’d, say, roll the cuffs to expose some ankle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young/page/2#post-2259377 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:44:22 +0000 Synne 2259377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Possible off-topic warning, but I read somewhere that women dressing "provocatively" is akin to men groping and cat-calling. The former of course not as severe and directly traumatizing, but it is either way a form of displaying [unwanted] sexual attention. I think I read it somewhere following the whole "should catholic mothers allow their teenage daughters to wear yoga pants to church" discussion some years ago. I found it interesting because I am from a secular nation, our parental generation was basically Scandinavian nudist (70s children) and it all sounded so foreign to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young/page/2#post-2259363 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:28:12 +0000 Cardiff girl 2259363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah yes the what you should and shouldn’t do when you are a certain age thing!I notice that most of these articles are written by &nbsp;Women fir women,no such articles for men then.Just saying…..<br />l also note that the British are much more shall we say prudish about the human body than the Europeans and l feel more judgemental about the ageing female body.Maybe the two go together.lWhenyou go to Europe in Summer all ages are wearing bikinis on the beach and sleeveless tops with no self consciousness or comment which is of course the way it should be.<br />I think l shall follow the French in believing that every age has its own beauty and try and be happy in my own skin.wrinkly or not! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259361 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 07:08:55 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2259361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is the Nicole Kidman pic you’re all talking about the one where she has on that little black set? I agree with whoever said it isn’t appropriate for much more than a photo shoot, but can see it being advertised for a summer’s day. As much as I didn’t appreciate all the ways of saying it’s hard not to flash your crotch, that would be my concern, that I’d make others uncomfortable that way. But I think the point is not that she can go to the grocery store; it’s to show off her body. I’m happy to have mine be seen, but don’t care to show it off. Fine distinction, I know. </p> <p>Btw, I def have old lady knees. I’m surprised by the slam from Mary Quant, didn’t think that was what she was about. </p> <p>Zaoebi, I’m surprised your mom hasn’t seen young Muslim women in cool outfits that happen to cover them too. You have such a fun style. I hope she can see that, but of course her reactions aren’t your responsibility. </p> <p>RoseandJoan, Idk how better to explain what I meant by mind/body and age. I just think that once we reach “a certain age”, it’s easy for us to be brushed off as a soft mass of nothingness. I don’t want to dress to support that thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259359 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:09:14 +0000 MsMaven 2259359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't wear miniskirts when I was young because of--well, religious requirements. I did eventually wear above the knee skirts and still do, once in a while.&nbsp;</p> <p>My legs, muscles, skin tone etc. are in good shape. Hardly a sag to the knees thanks to hill walking. Unlucky for me, my varicose veins are back (I had surgery on them 18 years ago) and my skin is pale. I don't do well with skin tanners. And I've dealt with some skin damage already. So I have worn a shorter skirt, but only with black tights.&nbsp;</p> <p>There is one issue I don't see discussed in these article on WNTW. At my age I feel a lot more vulnerable. Maybe lockdown has increased this feeling. I can't run and if somebody thought they could just knock me over and steal my bag, I don't know how well I could fight them off. I &nbsp;didn't feel this way even a couple of years ago. I feel stronger in pants. I don't want to look vulnerable either. I want to look like a tough old lady.</p> <p>So it's not an age requirement to cover up for me, it's my feeling of safety and strength. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259354 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 03:41:27 +0000 Anonymous 2259354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I certainly wore the mini skirts in the 60’s and 70’s, but am over it and have no desire to go back to those short skirts. &nbsp;Older women also think their bodies and skin texture will not &nbsp;be to advantage next to that of a &nbsp;much younger female. &nbsp;The older woman has other charms and experiences. &nbsp;An older woman showing too much skin can look ridiculous. &nbsp;She can still have fun with fashion in new ways. &nbsp;If she really wants to dress like a teen, she can but should not be surprised at how she appears to others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259340 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 02:09:45 +0000 Zaeobi 2259340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Jenni I don't have kids myself but I imagine there's a certain phase most go through where *everything* you do is embarrassing - whether you're wearing 'too short' skirts or 'too long' ones! Good on you for sticking to your guns whilst weathering that storm still it subsided </p> <p>(That's not to say I think we should actively be trying to embarrass other people, but that specific 'teenage/ young adult' embarrassment can often benefit from little mixing up of things, to introduce their world view to a 'different' way of doing things... )</p> <p>@kaelyn I just turned 30 &amp; agree about enjoying seeing others older than me experiment more with fashion! My biggest critic was always my mother, though I realised much of her constant restraint was due to worrying about social norms etc imposed on her (&amp; by extension, myself). Putting together my UK black capsule wardrobe has felt like the first step towards reclaiming myself (still within her culturally specific modesty boundaries), so I'm hoping it will rub off on her too when I see her - to show her I can still wear graphic t-shirts, floofy skirts &amp; menswear inspired shoes whilst being socially appropriate (covered) might get her thinking outside the box too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259339 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 02:07:35 +0000 Jaime 2259339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree that it is easier for me to wear what I want the older I get. I don't want to wear a micro-mini but that is not the point I guess.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259321 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:26:49 +0000 slim cat 2259321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have settled on short denim shorts - looks alright in sunny CA but I'm not into that trend. Some pictures showcase regular mini skirts and some look great with tights - it's all great and lovely.<br />Still think that Nicole K. have worn much more beautiful outfits that the one they have in the article. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259319 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:35:38 +0000 Carla 2259319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with all the folks who hold the opinion that a woman can/should wear what she likes - at any age. &nbsp;However, that is one&nbsp;<i>very weird&nbsp;</i>outfit Nicole K. Is wearing! &nbsp;I can’t think of a single occasion or activity (other than a fashion shoot) where a person would wear a combination of bikini top, hip hugger micro mini, and knee high stockings. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259313 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:54:43 +0000 Sal 2259313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s a really interesting topic. I don’t think ageing skin should have to be covered. I wear shorts at a medium - short length but haven’t worn a mini for a long time, part of that is that they haven’t been as fashionable or available of late and I have always been drawn to longer skirts.</p> <p>I am comfortable with skimpier tops than many on the forum and I am more likely to balance that with a longer skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259302 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:25:33 +0000 RobinF 2259302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting article, I love the quote. I don't mind shorter skirts but the micro-mini trend is not for me, don't want to risk a wardrobe malfunction. For me, appropriate or inappropriate is more a matter of modesty and the social circumstances.&nbsp;</p> <p>Great discussion!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259294 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:32:28 +0000 judy 2259294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally, a miniskirt like I wore in the late 60's doesn't fit my lifestyle any more.&nbsp; Also, just aesthetically I don't find them that beautiful, as in no drape, or much visual interest.&nbsp; (very easy to sew though, made them in home ec class).&nbsp; But I love to see the whole age thing going, and people wearing what they want, that makes them feel good.&nbsp; Bravo.</p> <p>I think if more of us olds show our aging skin more often, it would become more normal to see it.&nbsp; I recall a moment in a coffee shop in the early 2000's...it was the age of Oprah and What Not to Wear saying an older woman should always cover her arms...and here was this vibrant woman in her 60's probably (the age I am now) wearing a sleeveless dress, and her not young looking fleshy arms and legs just didn't matter at all.&nbsp; And I remember thinking I want to be just like her! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259289 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:59:24 +0000 DonnaF 2259289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was a teen in the Twiggy/Mary Quant age, but even then I never wore actual minis because I never felt I had the legs to pull I off. I still don’t, but I still wear short skirts because I feel they give me the best proportions. Plus, since I’m short, most people look down on me so I figure that to them my hems look longer!</p> <p>Up until my daughter graduated from high school and left for college, I dyed my hair and dressed to fit in and be mostly invisible and not embarrass out of consideration for her. Plus, DD’s taste in clothes has always tended to be more conservative than mine and she had no magpie gene. As it was and is, I became a mom at age 40.5 so was closer in age to some of the kids’ grandmothers than their mothers. </p> <p>So now that DD lives halfway across the country and DH rarely says anything about my choices, I dress exactly as I want. I pay little to no attention to age *rules* but fear I have a tendency to veer into Twee Territory. See dress below which is several inches longer and has full length sleeves on me. The flannel is like the biggest softest hug so I am tempted to keep it, especially at 60% off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259287 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:23:52 +0000 RoseandJoan 2259287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a confession, I'll be sitting out this trend at 44, not because I am against showing my legs but because there are around 2.4 warm days in Scotland and I like to stay warm :-)</p> <p>Somethings you have posted really resonate, I'm intrigued by SFash's comment 'At my age, I think people are more likely to think you have a mind if you aren’t afraid to also have a body, iykwim" and will need to ponder it some more.</p> <p>Lyn, that's a good point about taking on board my daughter's opinions, although, as Janet points out my girls have a "you do you" kind of attitude right now but this could change as they get older.</p> <p>Angie, having an open mindset is a great things, our attitudes absolutely have changed over the past decade and I'm sure it will continue to do so.</p> <p>Vildy, the "why" is so important and I guess it circles back to feeling authentic in our clothing choices.</p> <p>I'm sorry I haven't responded to everyone's comments, I'm going to come back and read them in more detail later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259284 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:39:13 +0000 Janet 2259284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I believe in wearing what you want. Personally I’ve never had gorgeous legs so I’ve not been a big fan of mini skirts, ever. And I don’t love seeing people wearing skirts so short that private parts are at risk of being exposed. But like the kids say, you do you! I fully endorse wearing what makes you happy, taking into account situational appropriateness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259280 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:49:58 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2259280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kaelyn, that’s cool about your mom! I’m not quite her age, but am now enjoying clothes in a way I didn’t when I was your age. I’m wearing some things I got then—I knew I liked them, but didn’t have the guts. Things like my funky blue pants, purple eyelet miniskirt (not micro) and the white linen blouse with buttons down the front. There are some things that made me feel snappy then, but I was generally so afraid of being seen as just a body when I wanted to be just a mind, and was in a field that claims that only minds matter, that I didn’t want to be seen as a body at all. At my age, I think people are more likely to think you have a mind if you aren’t afraid to also have a body, iykwim.</p> <p>Aquamarine, I think I generally keep it classy. It bugs me when people here claim my things are too tight not just because that sounds trashy, but also because it goes against my mandate that things be comfortable. Like Vildly, I generally don’t like things that are there for no purpose, like the extra flap on a moto jacket. It just looks flamboyant to me. But of course different people see different things &amp; ive also had a pic of a clown in Tokyo posted with the suggestion that I might like such styles. Ouch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259279 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:52:31 +0000 Echo 2259279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I've said before, for me if I consider it inappropriate on me now, it was also inappropriate 30 years ago. Too low cut, too short, too revealing, etc. is too whatever-it-was at ANY age for me.</p> <p>Aquamarine's comment about keeping it classy resonates with me. I believed in it in my twenties, and I believe it now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259275 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:45:50 +0000 Anonymous 2259275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with Vildy on this. I have always tried to dress appropriately. In the lifestyle I have led &amp; continue to lead, mini skirts are not appropriate. Maybe in someone else’s world, but not mine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259270 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:01:51 +0000 gryffin 2259270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, truth be told, I wore my share of micro mini's in my 30's.&nbsp; Always with tights and booties but I was the girl in the short skirt and the long jacket.&nbsp; I have the straight slim body type with longs legs to rock the look.&nbsp; Now I still prefer short skirts, I'm short 5'3" with long legs and it's my most flattering length but I don't wear mid thigh, I wear right above the knee.&nbsp; I'm 62 and agree if I can't wear what I want that's respectful to the situation but that I like and looks flattering, well when and I gonna do it.&nbsp; Things change, hem lines change, but it's about what feels right now, I don't follow the rules or fabs any more than I follow it with jeans or pants style.&nbsp; I'm in the ornery I like what I like mode.&nbsp; But rock whatever length you love and feel great in!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259269 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:00:41 +0000 rachylou 2259269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the age uniform thing is dead. You just need the right lifestyle. But have to be honest - I just don’t have anywhere to go in anything Nicole Kidman wears. And bare knees and mini skirts, for me this is a no because hot metal benches in the sun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259267 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:54:39 +0000 Angie 2259267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To <b>Kaelyn's</b> point, I have clients in their 50s, 60s and 70s who feel they are FINALLY dressing the way they want to, and having fun with fashion!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259266 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:53:19 +0000 Angie 2259266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Jules</b>!&nbsp; (And <b>Suntiger</b>). I appreciate the quote and kind words :)</p> <p><b>Lyn67</b>, good point about how your style can effect your children. Food for thought.&nbsp;</p> <p>Style is PERSONAL. And that is the point. NOW, more than ever.</p> <p>I believe one should wear what makes one feel fab, empowered, energized, calm, ready for the tasks ahead, happy, attractive, appropriate, and confident. This differs<i><u> greatly</u></i> between people. I have learned a LOT in the last 16 years I've had YLF, and evolved some of my opinions too. Always learning :)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259264 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:37:22 +0000 Kaelyn 2259264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is wonderful! I'm one of the younger folks (turning 30 this year), and I've never understood the mentality that women over any given age shouldn't wear something. If it makes you feel good, it's age appropriate, period. My mother is 60 and having an absolute blast with her look for the first time in a long time, and I'm having so much fun watcher her style evolve. Thank you for sharing this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259257 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:49:05 +0000 Aquamarine 2259257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and to answer your question—I LOVE the quote. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-miniskirt-trend-isnt-only-for-the-young#post-2259255 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:33:58 +0000 Aquamarine 2259255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great article. I’ve seen the negative commentary on Beth’s blog when she wears certain clothes but they come across (to me) as finger wagging.</p> <p>My philosophy is “keep it classy” whatever I am wearing and that might mean something different to someone else!&nbsp; </p>