To ask what age you should cover up?

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This isn't about what you think about others flashing skin, it's more a question about you personally - what age do you start to feel mini skirts and cleavage are inappropriate for you personally?

When I was younger I'd wear so much skin baring clothing (in many cases too much skin for sure!), nowadays I do still bare some skin but am much more conservative, and feel awkward in short skirts for a variety of reasons (not even mini just shortish ones)

What age did you start to feel age crept into your clothing choices?

I was told off by my son, whom I haven’t seen for 2 years due to covid, for not wearing a bra. Apparently it is age inappropriate.
I couldn’t care less.

I’m 58. I wear above knee skirts and shorts in summer. So does everyone else I know of a similar age. Why should we cover up and be too hot because society/judgy people deem us “too old”? I’m in Australia, maybe that makes a difference.

@Esspee

I was told off by my son, whom I haven’t seen for 2 years due to covid, for not wearing a bra. Apparently it is age inappropriate. I couldn’t care less.

What utter bollocks. I’m very annoyed on your behalf. He should try wearing a boob cage all day and see how much he enjoys it!

I’m in my 40s. For me it’s about not feeling confident about certain parts of my body. I stopped baring my thighs long ago, and even find myself covering my arms a bit more than I used to, but I have fabulous cleavage so I have no problems with outfits that might be a bit more revealing there.

Thanks Saysama. I might just suggest that. 😄

I've never been much of a one for skin baring. Always did legs or cleavage, but not both.

I'm 34 now and in the best shape of my life, so if anything I'm showing more skin than I did before. I never got my arms out in my 20s if I could avoid it, now I'm about to go off on a hot holiday with a suitcase full of tank tops and denim cutoffs .

There is no cover up age. It’s what you are comfy in. Would a man be asked the same question?

Early 40s here, l don’t wear short skirts and l still show a little cleavage and wear dresses and tops with bare arms. And, where appropriate, l still go topless at the beach.

I would not wear mini skirts or bodycon dresses any more, but that's because I feel uncomfortable in them and they don't flatter me, not because of my age (31). I would wear a crop top with high waisted shorts/jeans. Wouldn't wear anything that shows my belly which is why I like high waisted. I'm happy to show cleavage as well.

I'm 50 and happily wear short shorts in summer. My legs are no different to when I was younger.

It depends what you feel comfortable with. I went thru a frumpy stage in my 30s, three young kids, no time to myself. Post divorce, gym fit and almost 50 now I wear way more attractive, fitted clothing but not tight/cleavage/nightclub stuff. However a lot of people my age wouldn’t wear what I wear as they are heavier/unfit and probably wouldn’t feel comfortable. I live in a hot country though so it’s normal to wear shorts and sleeveless tops, bikinis etc.

@Bluntness100

Cleavage has been in style since the 1600’s I don’t think it’s going out any time soon.

I haven't shown cleavage for years but still wear short dresses. I'm 43

47 and haven’t given up hope that I will one day be able to do this again, once I have lost my lockdown weight. Although I would wear tights with short dresses. And I wouldn’t show cleavage and lots of leg in the same outfit.

I’m 27, work bloody hard for a physique that I’m proud of….but I wouldn’t go on a night out in a mini skirt with bare legs. I would wear short-shorts in the summer though.
As for cleavage, I have none. After 3 DCs in 5 years and seemingly endless breastfeeding, nobody wants to see the situation I’ve got going on down the front of my top I do tend to choose higher necklines!!

I’m 55 and wear shorts all summer long! Also shortish shift dresses. I wear both with trainers/pumps.

No cleavage though.

64, still wear mini skirts with Chelsea boots and thick tights.

Cleavage is awful.

At least most people managed to answer the OPs question without resorting to sweeping statements like ‘cleavage is awful’ and ‘my boss looks tragic’ eh?

I still wear short mini skirts at 40 and intend to keep doing it. The difference is I do it with a covered up top half to balance it out. Think polo neck with mini in the winter. In the summer will still show skin on my legs but to top even if short sleeved will be high necked.
I’ve never been one to show much cleavage anyway as think it’s a bit tacky in most outfits. Maybe in the perfect glam Jessica rabbit dress or something but that’s about it.

Do what feels comfortable.
I have always had largebreasts and even in my 20s I would pick and choose ocassions when I wanted to show some cleavage.
It is totally a womans choice to show as much or as little of her body, no matter her age.

Cleavage may be "awful" to some, but I see a lot more men's hairy arse crack as they bend over in ill fitting trousers.

40 and I still wear short skirts with tights, shorts with bare legs and cleavage. Though not at the same time! It's nobody else's concern how I dress, as long as I'm decent and appropriate for the setting.

I'm 31, I still wear mini skirts, usually with boots. I've got lovely legs that are worth showing off. I'm a bit chubbier on top so try to distract away from that area.

My husband loves, in my opinion, tacky barely there clothing. For weddings I tend to wear longer classier dresses but he'd rather I had legs and boobs out. No way at my age

I'm 40 and still wear things from my early 20s. I have an alternative sort of style though (someone told me I look like a fairy the other day!). Anyone can wear whatever they want. I follow Baddie Winkle on insta, love her! She looks fab because she doesn't give a shit what other people think.

Late 40s. I have great legs and arms so very happy to have those on display. Prefer wearing minis in the winter with tights as I don’t tan we’ll but that doesn’t really stop me wearing them in the summer. Tend to go for A line but that just personal taste rather than anything.

I am not blessed in the chest area so have never intentionally looked to have that on display.

Hoping my leather mini from Brand Alley arrives today

I’m 53 and I wear whatever I want. Tend to avoid cleavage but always have. Still have cracking legs so wear shortish skirts with tights in winter and I live in shorts in the summer.