What do we wear this summer (if we get one)

[itsalarf]

Following on from a variety of threads (linen trousers, where to shop etc etc). Those of us who are not especially rich, thin, tall or young. What do we do to look half stylish and not frighten young children?

I'm sticking with my linen trousers I'm afraid!

Oh and MAXI dresses......

Maxi dresses, shift dresses - my favourite - and cropped trousers. Shorts if it's warm enough

Shorts? Shorts! You must be missing the "not thin" part of the brief! . Problem with skirts and so on in summer, is you can get a bit sweaty of thigh I find.

itsalarf! Shorts can reach all the way down to the knee . I didn't mean hotpants - perish the thought

Have just ROFL at the thought of myself parading in our town in hotpants. It is so funny it would almost be worth doing! Ok, knee length shorts I have never tried, and maybe I will this year. What else works? I officially hate summer clothes now. Bring back tights and boots!

Maxi Skirts with vests/scarfs, cotton chino's rolled up from H&M with striped breton T's, and cropped jeans with blazers/blue striped shirts.

and a new summer handbag..

Do you think chinos are ok for those who are wide and flat of arse?

no to chinos and flat arses.

NO to knee-length shorts unless you want to look like a scout leader.

maxi skirts are great as long as non-patchouli

Great post itsalarf! Too many threads on here focus on clothes that are well out of many people's price range - over £100 for a top etc. It would be nice to get some recommendations for mid range clothing. I shall be watching with interest - I agree re. chinos, maxi dresses etc.

As usual....A Line knee length skirts, fitted t-shirt / vest & little cardie with my scholl's from last year. x

Maxi skirts and dresses. Also slightly more formal a-line/prom dresses for work. I have some knee length shorts from last year that fit the bill.

MY knee length shorts are fitted to the leg and are NOT scout leaderish!

Am now picturing myself in full scout regalia. It has a certain je ne sais quoi.

Don't care what the threads say, I shall be wearing my linen trousers with pride I have a navy pair and a white pair and shall be wearing with plain vests and Ts and stripe tops. Also my trusty birkenstocks.

I have also bought this dress here

Thats nice dress Meggles.

Thanks not yummy - I am not normally a floral person but it is very flattering. Just need some nice sunny days now!

Oh heck! I wasn't recommending knee length shorts Just wanted to point out shorts can be long. I'll get my coat.....

Lovely dress Meggles

So, no to chinos, no to shorts. I'll be back to linen trews soon... Like that skirt though 0891.