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Wearing skirts/dresses - autumn

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Tumbleweed101 · 21/08/2021 09:07

I’ve been wearing jeans, leggings, jeggings for last few years. I fancy wearing skirts a bit more coming into the autumn but haven’t really done so for years.

Just wondering, do people tend to wear leggings under them - I’m a bit overweight so will need something. Which boot length is best? I prefer skirts that fall below the knee. I’m mid 40’s. I’m after practical and comfortable daily wear rather than for going out. Do trainers go with skirts as a style these days? I won’t wear heels. Think of wearing pretty tops to dress up and chunky jumpers and cardigans as it gets cold.

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bonfireheart · 21/08/2021 10:01

Tights under skirts, rather than leggings
Trainers, ballet pumps or ankle boots all fine
Sandals if going with bare legs

lindyloo57 · 21/08/2021 13:36

I sometimes wear themal leggings under skirts when it really cold, m&s do them, they do a thin or a thick pair. I wear tall boots or ancle boots.

lindyloo57 · 21/08/2021 13:38

just released you wear skirts shorter than me, I wear midis, with shorter skirts i would wear knee high boots.

ShrikeAttack · 21/08/2021 14:05

Definitely tights rather than leggings. I swear by Wolford, but lots on here rate Snag.

How about a chunky loafer? There are loads around this season and I think they'll be more balanced than a dainty shoe or ankle boot.

Tumbleweed101 · 21/08/2021 15:03

Thank you :).

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MeadowHay · 21/08/2021 15:33

I wear skirts sometimes in a wide variety of lengths. Usually wear with opaque tights during autumn/winter and either ankle boots or hi-top Converse depending on how cold it is. I wear leggings with short loose skirts in the winter sometimes but generally prefer tights. I have a few pairs of fleece-lined tights which are great for winter.

Boogiewoody · 21/08/2021 18:20

Black tights with black leather trainers or d9c martens

AnnieSnap · 22/08/2021 00:38

Opaque tights with dresses and skirts in the Winter. I wear Shag Tights. They are a small, independent business, great products and service.

StarlightLady · 22/08/2021 05:11

I have a number (quite a number!) of winter weight long sleeved dresses. I wear them with trainers, or sometimes ballet flats, and opaques in winter. The leggings with a dress look is not for me.

Tumbleweed101 · 22/08/2021 08:37

I’ve ordered some tights as this seems to be the preferred option with dress/skirts. Aside from long summer skirts or dresses which I’ve used mainly for being in the garden on hot days I’ve not worn skirts for
general daily wear for years.

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