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Is this dress too short for 39!?

336 replies

Pooshweens · 27/11/2019 14:32

I got this dress from whistles which I love until DH said it was a touch too short. I'm 39 years old and don't want to look mutton!

What do you think?

Is this dress too short for 39!?
Is this dress too short for 39!?
OP posts:
Billysunshine · 27/11/2019 15:10

I think DH might think you look too good!!!

BeTheHokeyMan · 27/11/2019 15:14

It's lovely you look amazing you have fab legs Flowers

MoltonSilver · 27/11/2019 15:15

Not age related at all but yes it does look too short. It looks like its not supposed to be that short and it doesn't quite fit.

Pcosmama · 27/11/2019 15:16

I think given that you've paired it with very thick tights, and it covers your chest and arms, that it's not too short at all.

I wouldn't even let your age factor into it, if you look good, you look good (and you suuuure do)!

dottiedodah · 27/11/2019 15:20

You look great IMHO. 39 is still young in my book ! You have a nice slim figure and set it off well

professionalnomad · 27/11/2019 15:20

The only rule is if you feel good - wear it
There should be zero correlation between age and length of skirt
I think you look lovely

20viona · 27/11/2019 15:21

Looks fab!

Velveteenfruitbowl · 27/11/2019 15:22

It’s a bit of an awkward length in that it makes your thighs look disproportionately skinny but I think that’s more to do with black tights making it more noticeable.

MarianaMoatedGrange · 27/11/2019 15:22

Far too short. Mutton dressed as lamb. At your age you should be wearing tweed knee length skirts with a nice purple or green twinset, with a nice low blocked heel.

Not forgetting the pearls and a naice brooch.

BeatriceTheBeast · 27/11/2019 15:22

Not at all! You look amazing. I am super Envy of your figure. Looks totally fine, especially with opaques and boots.

Velveteenfruitbowl · 27/11/2019 15:22

Or possibly just the angle?

SpiderCharlotte · 27/11/2019 15:24

It's lovely and you look great.

toffeeapplesgalore · 27/11/2019 15:25

Tan 7 denier tights would be better Grin

Pooshweens · 27/11/2019 15:26

Thank you everyone! Some lovely comments Here SmileI do feel comfortable in in on account of the thick opaque tights

It's from whistles (someone asked where it's from) who have 30.% off atm

OP posts:
PhoneLock · 27/11/2019 15:35

I think the dress looks absolutely fine. I'm not sure about the black tights and black pointy boots though.

It looks very witchy.

Peterslee · 27/11/2019 15:36

It’s nice, fine with tights I wouldn’t wear it that short without tight though

Spied · 27/11/2019 15:44

GorgeousEnvy

cubed123 · 27/11/2019 15:48

Nope, it looks nice.

OldGrinch · 27/11/2019 15:49

I think you look great and love the pointy boots where are they from?

Tinyandpetite · 27/11/2019 15:56

Hell no, I’m 36 and wear short dresses all the time! You wear it with pride! You look amazing :)

Is this dress too short for 39!?
MollysMummy2010 · 27/11/2019 15:58

I am wearing a similar length today and I am forty seven next week....I have better legs now than I did in my twenties so I am getting them out!! (With thick tights though)

goose1964 · 27/11/2019 15:59

I'd say it's too short. Nothing to do with your age, it's more like a long tunic. However it does look great with the tights, but I doubt if it would with bare legs

shinynewapple · 27/11/2019 16:11

I think as long as you are wearing opaques then short is fine. Particularly with ankle boots. I think you look nice.

Cuddling57 · 27/11/2019 16:11

OP you look great.
I'm 43 and would wear everything you have on.
To the people saying it's too short -?different people have different styles, it's no big deal.
@Tinyandpetite you look great too.

Preciosaundostres · 27/11/2019 16:12

Wear what you want love as long as you feel comfortable in it. Its lovely and MIKEUNIFORMMIKE tweed skirts and pea green twinsets 😂😂😂 ive seen better dressed wounds

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