Too old for a mini skirt and sparkles?

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Hi, I’m off to a dinner next week, it’s just a week night dinner but the dress code is Christmas dress to impress. I am hankering after a mini sequin skirt from Next but I am 51. Can I carry it off? I am thinking a tight-ish plain black jumper, or a slouchy grey jumper with it. I am thinking sparkly tights too! What has come over me?! Could I wear this with heeled shoes? Or do I need to go with thick black tights and boots? My legs are good so I might be OK with a mini, but I have a tummy so a tight skirt will do me no favours. Advice would be appreciated please!

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(And no, of course you're not too old for sparkle!!) ✨

Never too old! Go for it girl 😀

It's up to you to decide what to wear
. Personally I have very chunky legs so I would wear a long skirt, however I still have decent boobs so would wear a top that made the most of them.

One thing I've learnt over my many years is that people don't really care what you wear. If you think a jumper and mini skirt would make you feel good wear it.

Still got a heartbeat? Can stand upright?

Then go for it. Happiness and splendid outfits are for anyone who wants them 🥂

I think go for it. Just make sure it’s all not too tight, it looks try hard and don’t do sparkly tights and sequins, it’s too much.

Absolutely do it! You are not too old. I would wear with plain tights. I’m 51 and now think, if I like it who really cares what I’m wearing.

Go for it! Never too old

Omg just go for it - Sounds amazing but I think we need to see a headless pic so that we can advise!

I haven’t been brave enough to buy it yet!

I am at the tail-end of my 60s, and last week wore an above-the-knee kilt with opaque black tights and a v-neck fine-knit black sweater and got heaps of compliments. I am 5' 3" and longer lengths swamp me. I think your proposed outfit sounds gorgeous.

Sequin mini definitely, personally, I think it looks better with a chunky / slouchy top rather than something fitted.

I’d ditch the sparkly tights. Sequin and sparkle would be too much.

I love sequins but the length of the skirt for me depends on how old the knees are! I’m firmly in the below-the-knee camp. My friend who is the same age has ridiculously good legs and is always in minis.

If you feel a bit self-conscious about the length, opaque tights and chunky heels or flats would be your friend.

I bought one last year and got loads of wear out of it...and can't wait to wear it at Christmas's do this year. I am 52 and wore it with more baggy tops. Once with healed boots and a few times just for drinks at friends houses with flat dark converse.

My view when I bought it was it is now or never....