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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:
IdblowJonSnow · 27/11/2019 16:37

Hardly mutton!
I like it, looks fab. Tell your husband to sod off!
Im 44 and have just stopped wearing that length. Just dont feel comfortable now but wouldn't judge anyone else on wearing that length.

moonsandstars · 27/11/2019 16:38

You've got the figure for it so I don't think it looks too short. It's very nice, may be better with boots though?

justasking111 · 27/11/2019 16:40

It is a lovely dress, wear it with pride. You will one day look back to your days of fun dresses and smile.

SchadenfreudePersonified · 27/11/2019 16:40

I wouldn't wear it - but I don't have your slender legs and enviable figure!

All I would say is GO, GIRL! You look fab!

Jolonglegs · 27/11/2019 16:43

With a figure like yours wear it; you look great in it.
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WorraLiberty · 27/11/2019 16:45

I don't care how old you are, you look amazing in that dress!

StoneColdSaidSo · 27/11/2019 16:46

I don’t think it’s too short with the tights. Without, maybe. You look great though

underneaththeash · 27/11/2019 16:46

I like it too - might be too short without tights.

Devereux1 · 27/11/2019 16:47

Depends what for.
Something non-corporate, and not-professional, I think it looks lovely as you are wearing it (with the tights).

Rosehip345 · 27/11/2019 16:47

Too short!

VeganCow · 27/11/2019 16:48

Don't wear dresses but think it looks good.

On a different note:

Those heels on that carpet! You'll end up with holes in it Grin

leli · 27/11/2019 16:49

I love it and I think you look lovely in it!

BowiesJumper · 27/11/2019 16:49

Not at all! Looks great!

Is there some sort of descending rule for length of skirt as your years advance? Add an inch for each year??

I ask as a 39 yr old who has shorter skirts for day to day wear Grin

TryingToBeBold · 27/11/2019 16:49

You have great legs! It looks lovely!

ChateauneufDuTwat · 27/11/2019 16:49

You and the dress look bloody marvellous.

My only issue is the pointy, thin heeled boots which make the entire look a bit dated and witchy. A chunkier boot would be better esp given the froufiness of the dress.

WorraLiberty · 27/11/2019 16:50

Too short!

For what though Rosehip?

Meggymoo777 · 27/11/2019 16:52

You've got the legs to pull it off and to be honest, I think it doesn't really matter much when you're wearing black tights? Looks great!

redexpat · 27/11/2019 16:53

You look fabulous!

Whiteroverbaby · 27/11/2019 16:53

It looks lovely with tights.

OneKeyAtATime · 27/11/2019 16:53

You look great! Wear it!

Riddleofthesands · 27/11/2019 16:54

You look great!

whitershadeofpale · 27/11/2019 16:57

I don’t think 39 is anywhere near old enough to worry about hem lengths and you have great legs.

I think that particular dress is too short though, it just doesn’t look right and will be very exposing the minute you bend or sit.

Bluerussian · 27/11/2019 16:59

I think it's fine, looks smart and pretty. A good choice.

DarlingNikita · 27/11/2019 17:00

Hell no! I'm 44 and am prone to wearing REALLY short skirts. Why not?!?

It looks very witchy.
And? Problem...? Grin

I think you look beautiful.

Rubyroost · 27/11/2019 17:01

Think you need to tell your DH to do one. Looks nice and not to short at all. I wear a lot shorter and I'm 41

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