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My DDs have laughed me out of the house - all I want to do is wear

84 replies

NigellasGhost · 28/10/2012 19:54

this leather skirt
I am 48 years old and size 10.
Is it so wrong???

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UltraBOF · 28/10/2012 19:55

God, no.

UltraBOF · 28/10/2012 19:56

That's god no, don't wear it, not god no, it's not wrong. It IS wrong. Wronger than a wrong thing in Wrongsville.

BillysBeastlyBogeyman · 28/10/2012 19:56

I would say too short.

MissBeehivingUnderTheMistletoe · 28/10/2012 19:57

No. Never listen to your children Grin

labelwriter · 28/10/2012 19:57

I think it depends how you wear it. My best friend is 48 and would look great in that skirt.

NigellasGhost · 28/10/2012 19:58

What? even with dark tights?
so they are right!
DH wants me to get it!

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MissBeehivingUnderTheMistletoe · 28/10/2012 19:58

It'll be fine with thick tights and boots. Stay away from fishnets and stilletos.

NigellasGhost · 28/10/2012 19:59

when I say dark I mean opaque

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TravelinColour · 28/10/2012 19:59

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DrinkFecksArseyGhosts · 28/10/2012 20:00

Only if you're stunningly beautiful Grin.

NigellasGhost · 28/10/2012 20:00

yy to staying away from fishnets and stilletos....
my legs aren't that bad you know

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NigellasGhost · 28/10/2012 20:01

stunningly beautiful, moi?
but of course!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 28/10/2012 20:01

How old are your dds? I trust my 17 year old to give me honest opinions. I think it's too short - and too glossy - and too easily hookerish. I'd say no.

NigellasGhost · 28/10/2012 20:01

I'm 5 foot 6

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Hassled · 28/10/2012 20:02

I think it's a bit mutton, sorry. I'm 46 - it would look a bit tragic on me. I think we've watched the leather miniskirt boat sail at this stage.

NigellasGhost · 28/10/2012 20:02

dds are: 15, 14 and 12. and are beautiful style nazis

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Fairylea · 28/10/2012 20:03

I think it would be fine with dark tights like the model..

I quite like it.

Never listen to your children re dress sense!

squoosh · 28/10/2012 20:03

When I think of a 40 something woman in a leather skirt I think of this lovely lady.

But then again, it works for Carine, and she's older than you.

NigellasGhost · 28/10/2012 20:03

fair enough - if the leather miniskirt boat has already sailed then I will resign myself to pvc tweed

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IvorHughJackolantern · 28/10/2012 20:03

Ah g'wan and do it. My mum bought a pair of leopard print leather trousers when she was late forties and my sister (17 at the time) actually cried. Laughing you out of the house is a good sign; if there's no actual tears you can probably get away with it.

MedusaIsHavingABadHairDay · 28/10/2012 20:04

I'm 44 ..tall and slim and I still think my daughters (18 and 20) would lock me up if I tried to go out in that. They are fine with shorter skirts on me but leather would be a step tooooooo far!

So no:/

NigellasGhost · 28/10/2012 20:05

I would like to think I am slightly less haggard of jowl than Carine but sadly am defo fatter of thigh

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MissBeehivingUnderTheMistletoe · 28/10/2012 20:06

Resist Country Casuals!!!!

Say No to Alexon!!!!

MissBeehivingUnderTheMistletoe · 28/10/2012 20:08

What do we want ? LEATHER MINI!!!

When do we want it? NOW

ggirl · 28/10/2012 20:11

I like it but I also think they're probably thinking it's something they themselves would like to wear ,so therfore you are forbidden.

It's the law of nature.You are not allowed to look better than them.

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