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Too short?

35 replies

LobsterQuadrille · 06/03/2017 13:53

Is this too short for a 47 year old? Please be brutally honest!

Too short?
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DubiousCredentials · 06/03/2017 13:56

Looks fine to me with the opaque tights. You look great!

chemicalCat · 06/03/2017 13:56

If it is, this woman of a similar age was committing a similar faux pas yesterday!

No it isn't. You've got slim legs, you're wearing tights, enjoy!

BikeRunSki · 06/03/2017 13:57

Not with legs like that it isn't!

LimitedSedition · 06/03/2017 13:58

If I had legs like yours I'd be walking round in my pants all day!

Lolimax · 06/03/2017 13:59

I'm your age and wear that short with opaque tights. Rock it girl!

oldwife · 06/03/2017 14:05

No, it's great.

LobsterQuadrille · 06/03/2017 14:05

Thank you! I was slightly nervous but if you're all doing it, I feel more confident. God, that sounds pathetic ....

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RyanStartedTheFire · 06/03/2017 15:51

You look amazing! Lovely legs. Where is your dress from if you don't mind me asking?

LobsterQuadrille · 06/03/2017 16:29

French Connection - in the sale was £35 down from £100.

Thank you!

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nigelforgotthepassword · 06/03/2017 17:55

You look great Smile

LobsterQuadrille · 06/03/2017 18:00

Thank you nigel.

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Maxandrubyrubyandmax · 06/03/2017 18:02

Generally im of the opinion no above knee shirts over 40. But you look bloody fabulous flaunt it girl!

Lochan · 06/03/2017 18:02

Looks lovely.

Maxandrubyrubyandmax · 06/03/2017 18:02

Skirts obviously not shirts!

pnutter · 06/03/2017 18:07

Gorgeous -you and jealous- me !!

Rockaby · 06/03/2017 18:09

Totally fine. You look fab!

I don't like anything on the short side with bare legs, personally, regardless of age, but with the opaques it looks great Star.

Fuzzypeggy · 06/03/2017 18:27

40 is so young for a no skirt above the knee rule. I find that quite depressing as someone who will be 40 in not so long.

spiney · 06/03/2017 18:33

Great legs. Wear it.

I'd think twice without the tights probably. But each to their own.

RandomWordsandaNumber5 · 06/03/2017 19:02

You've got good legs so go for it. you look great.

LobsterQuadrille · 06/03/2017 22:44

Really appreciate the feedback. My harshest critic is at university so I genuinely wanted outside opinions. Thank you, all.

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BeerMuggles · 07/03/2017 12:29

NO! You're playing it safe with black tights.

BeerMuggles · 07/03/2017 12:29

plus, you're slim, which makes it less ......... risky (?)

BusterGonad · 07/03/2017 12:45

Generally im of the opinion no above knee shirts over 40.....seriously Max, I've heard some rubbish in my time but that takes the biscuit!

Fuzzypeggy · 07/03/2017 12:48

Yes buster, I can't work out what changes on a persons 40th birthday that means a skirt has to go below the knee

BusterGonad · 07/03/2017 12:59

Maybe when Max turns 40 she/he (?) shreds all items that show a hint of knee! Grin You just can't be too careful after the age of 40!!!

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