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Should I? Skirt, Short Boots & Bare Legs (Too MDAL?)

Kappy

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Trying something different today. Can I wear these short boots with this skirt and bare legs? Or is it too MDAL (mutton dressed as lamb) and/or too WDAG (whale dressed as gazelle) of a look best left to the younger (I'm 44) and slimmer (I'm solidly plus size). I know shorter tops are best with skirts, but they don't do me any favors. I won't leave the house for a while so feel free to critique. I picked the black vest because I wanted to wear my new black watch. If this outfit works, would you suggest the black/grey or off white bag (my only 2 bags). I also still have my old/trashed brown baby bag/tote I guess I could use.

NYDJ denim skirt, Ann Taylor tiger sequin tee, Sysan Lawrence draped vest, Mia boots, Michael Kors watch.

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Latest reply was from Deborah

DressLover

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Not MDAL. Knee length skirts with boots is a fairly sophisticated look in my opinion. Now a ruffle tiered mini with Ugg boots is another story.

I would go with the black bag as the white seems too busy for this look.

Queen Mum

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I like it. The skirt isn't short, so the shorter boots wrok fine. I'd carry the white bag to brighten up the outfit.

Samar

I think you look lovely, and I like the way the white bag adds some lift and energy to the outfit.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

You look amazing! I vote either bag.

goldenpig

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You look great! I vote black bag.

ButterflyLady

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I vote yay, and bow to Angie's greater knowledge about the bag choice ...

RandomThoughts (Andrea)

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Great outfit! I think it is plenty appropriate. Personally, I'd go for the black bag but either would be fine.

catgirl

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I think you look great! I prefer the black bag, but I always default to black.

Suz

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This is a great outfit and looks terrific on you! I vote black bag.

MsMary

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Love it! And I am having a serious attack of BE (Bag Envy)!

annagybe

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Looks good and I vote black bag, mostly because we're over 1/2 way into September.

Lynne

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You wear this look well; I love it on you! FWIW, I prefer the black bag, but it sounds like you can either way. Boots with skirt is a great look on you, Kappy, and your fabulous watch is the perfect finishing touch :).

Isabel

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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE !!!!!

Kappy

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Thanks everyone. I went ahead and wore this "new to me" look out to lunch with dh. It felt OK (well maybe the boots were a little warm as it is 85, but I daydreamed about fall to keep cool). I ended up using my brown bag which of course nobody picked,

And to inspire an attack of BE in MaryK is quite an accomplishment when you only own 3 bags!

RoseandJoan

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So glad you wore the outfit, it looks fab on you!

amyreh

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I think the boots work on you at that height because you have great legs! Vote for black bag

celia

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glad you went out looking that fabulous and contemporary.Dh was a lucky guy.
I love your bags and FWIW I would use the white one next time.

Aida

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I like it, glad you wore it out! I think both bags work though I'd personally pair the black one as you have the outfit here, and swap to a white watch if you wear the white one (but I like to match my bag like that). If you had a silver or metallic bag, now that would be super fun!

Jonesy

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I think you look fab (prefer the black bag) and say there is certainly no need to compare yourself to any sort of mammal :)!!

anne

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I like it - definitely not MDAL! I think that top length does work for you, as you have worked out.

ironkurtin

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Whenever I hear MDAL I think of (forgive me) a neighbor's dominatrix who used to wear seriously hoisting bodices and high-cut bodysuits well past prime time. All out of rubber. So trust me, you are well within the bounds of well-dressed propriety!

Erin

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What a great outfit. You have great legs and the boots/skirt were crazy great! MDAL that is too funny...

Deborah

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Kappy I'm late to the party but wanted to chime in and say you look fabulous. I laughed when idealized what MDAL means. I'm in my 40's and for the first time in my life I am asking myself the same question from time to time:). I think either bag works with this outfit. I think you look fashionable and stylish, no MDAL here.