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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:
Prevegen4U · 27/11/2019 16:13

You are not mutton! Silly girl, you're a spring chicken and look great in that outfit.

OrangeLola · 27/11/2019 16:19

You have a fantastic figure and great legs. I think the dress looks fabulous on you.

Wineloffa · 27/11/2019 16:21

It looks fab! You’ve got a great figure and legs so go for it.

TatianaLarina · 27/11/2019 16:22

Looks stunning OP.

DogAndCatPerson · 27/11/2019 16:24

I think it’s too short.

That’s nothing to do with your age or body shape though. I find Whistles stuff always comes up too short.

ilovetofu · 27/11/2019 16:24

It's fine!

amusedbush · 27/11/2019 16:24

I'd NEVER go out in that!

...because I'd look like a fat sack of shit in it Grin

You look great OP, you have a lovely figure.

damnthatanxiety · 27/11/2019 16:25

Looks great. I'm rolling my eyes at some of the backhanded complements on here. Some people can't be nice.

chocolateisavegetable · 27/11/2019 16:26

If I had your figure, I would totally wear that dress!

Andypromqueen · 27/11/2019 16:26

I think your dh is probably more concerned that it’s quite ‘sexy’ - my own dh loves me wearing stuff like that as he’s a perv! I’m same age as you and as long as it’s with black tights I think it looks fine.

Egghead68 · 27/11/2019 16:26

I'd wear it at 51. Wear what you like and feel comfortable in. It's a great dress and you look good in it.

honeybee1986 · 27/11/2019 16:27

Looks fab , and great figure so why not ! 😊

Andypromqueen · 27/11/2019 16:28

Ps. Am off to google that dressGrin

Andypromqueen · 27/11/2019 16:29

What’s it called OP?

XJerseyGirlX · 27/11/2019 16:30

you look lovely x

Tighnabruaich · 27/11/2019 16:30

It's fantastic. You've got great legs, and I think it looks good with the opaque tights and those shoes. Don't listen to him!

TheFaerieQueene · 27/11/2019 16:32

Wear what you like. It is a very pretty dress and I have similar. Age is irrelevant.

HerrenaHarridan · 27/11/2019 16:32

Short skirts, tights, para boots.

I have been rocking this look since I was 19 and I will continue to rock it until I am 90!

If I have my legs amputated I will strap paraboots to the foot plates of my wheelchair.

You are never too old for what feels good for you ❤️

Elvesdontdomagic · 27/11/2019 16:33

You look great!

Doggodogington · 27/11/2019 16:33

I’d wear that dress and I’m 41....tell your DP to wind his neck in.

SignOnTheWindow · 27/11/2019 16:34

If I looked like you, I'd not take that dress off!

You look great - go for it.

theEnglishInPatient · 27/11/2019 16:35

It doesn't matter how old you are! You need the legs for a short dress, and you have, so if you like it and feel comfortable in it, absolutely go for it. You can totally put that off

It's easier to wear shorter skirts in the winter with black tights anyway.

A 20 year old might not have the right legs and body shape, but you do, go for it.

flouncyfanny · 27/11/2019 16:35

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Grannywanny · 27/11/2019 16:37

You look fab in it.

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