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Faux leather minis

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Inmy50s · 03/10/2023 22:21

Is mid 50's too old to still wear faux leather minis?

I have 3. Red, burgundy and black. Only the black one has been worn, twice.

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Pokerprincess · 03/10/2023 23:04

Hi I am mid 50's to and will be bringing mine out when the weather properly turns! Can't wait for the thick black tights and boots! 😀

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Inmy50s · 03/10/2023 23:07

Pokerprincess....

Thank you. Are yours minis also?

I have been complimented on my black one, but need a bit more confidence wearing it and the others again.

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Inmy50s · 04/10/2023 17:50

I have decided to go with my black one tonight, seeing a couple of friends, to see how it goes.

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BristolBlueGlasses · 04/10/2023 17:57

It's a confidence thing. I reckon they look chic on anyone and might get one to wear with opaque tights, flat ankle boots and a polo neck.

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Inmy50s · 04/10/2023 18:00

That is it with me. Confidence.
So far, I have just worn the black one twice, with family, but never out.

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ParadiseLaundry · 04/10/2023 18:53

s mid 50's too old to still wear faux leather minis?

Definitely not in my opinion. They're can be dressed up or down and can look lovely at any age.

I bet you look fab and should definitely try the other colours Smile

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Inmy50s · 04/10/2023 18:58

Thank you.

I also have considered one of the snakeskin patterned faux leather skirts, slightly longer though.

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Brexile · 04/10/2023 20:27

Go for it. In France I've seen quite a lot of older women in short skirts - usually skinny women, although I think short skirts are fine on larger figures too.

I'm 46 and have leather minis still. I wear them with tights and a jumper.

Vitriolinsanity · 04/10/2023 20:38

Have literally just started a thread in pursuit of said skirt! I'm 54, wide in waist but long in leg. Plan is to style with cashmere roll neck and biker boots with Superdry jacket.

lindyloo57 · 04/10/2023 20:53

I'm 63 just brought the real leather one from marks and spencer in black, I love it, I'm only 5ft 3 so it's not to short, I would love the silver one too, but it's sold out in all sizes.

Zipps · 04/10/2023 21:10

I'm mid 50's and love them.
I have black faux leather mini and two knee length - grey snakeskin and pink/burgundy.
I prefer to wear them dressed down with a long sleeve T-shirt or plain cashmere or cable knit jumper in neutral colours, opaque tights and chelsea/chunky boots.

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Inmy50s · 04/10/2023 21:13

I just popped out to briefly visit 2 friends who thought I looked fab in my black faux leather mini😊

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DramaAlpaca · 04/10/2023 21:22

Well done, OP!

I'm in my 50s and love my faux leather skirts. I wore one to work today with a chunky jumper, tights and boots.

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Inmy50s · 04/10/2023 23:38

Son has just seen the skirt hung up and dislikes it. He asked where the whip was☹️

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Pokerprincess · 05/10/2023 08:07

Our boys can be very cutting, just ignore, if your friends like it that is what counts. 😀
I have a couple of black mini ones and a petrol blue and dark green pencil knee length, but sadly the pencil ones are looking very old and tired, I may have to retire the but I have worn them to death.

DuploTrain · 05/10/2023 08:12

Inmy50s · 04/10/2023 23:38

Son has just seen the skirt hung up and dislikes it. He asked where the whip was☹️

Rude!
Although I will say that generally they are a garment that look completely different on, compared to hung up.

Wear them and enjoy 😊

Bookist · 05/10/2023 09:55

I'm the same age as you OP and I love them. My legs are the best part of me. Only problem I have is that I have narrow hips so they often look too triangular on me.

Has anyone spotted a faux leather mini that is straight, not A line?

BristolBlueGlasses · 05/10/2023 11:13

@Bookist I saw one in Tu at Sainsbury's this week. Looked quite straight but I didn't have time to stop to look closely. Please don't buy the last one as I'm going back to try it on.

WellDuh · 05/10/2023 11:39

I've got 2 black ones, both still with the tags on! I've owned one for 4 years and the other for maybe 3. I've tried them on loads of times with fancy/patterned tights and heeled boots.....not got the guts to actually leave the house in them. Yet!!! I will do it the next chance I can!

WellDuh · 05/10/2023 11:40

I'm nearly 48 btw with great legs! 😁

partypant · 05/10/2023 12:09

No problem at all regarding age. I would question the red though I suspect red faux leather mini wouldn't look great

IndianSummer78 · 05/10/2023 12:18

partypant · 05/10/2023 12:09

No problem at all regarding age. I would question the red though I suspect red faux leather mini wouldn't look great

I'm genuinely interested in why?

I'm imagining it with a chunky, grey, roll neck jumper that comes down to the butt with a bit of the skirt peeking out underneath

partypant · 05/10/2023 12:47

@IndianSummer78 because I've never see. Coloured faux leather look good. It always looks cheap and plasticky. Black faux can look fine

AuntieMarys · 05/10/2023 13:02

I'm mid 60s , great legs ( 35 inch inside leg) and would like a 24 inch length one

pinaforecrochet · 05/10/2023 17:39

I'm not in my 50s yet, but I'm agreeing that these would be fine to wear. I like the sound of the burgundy particularly. Though these were fashionable in the late 80s that I last remember.

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