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How to style a mini skirt at 46??

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Singleaftermarriage · 04/01/2026 07:33

I'm 5ft 10 - all height in legs - i dont really have a waist. It goes ribs, couple of inches, hips. Size 12/14. 46 years old.
I see some of my friends in mini skirts and they look great. They are all a lot shorter than me though and balanced in terms of body/leg ratio. Any suggestions on tops or style tips for wearing a mini skirt like this
https://www.oliverbonas.com/fashion/dark-green-corduroy-heart-embroidered-mini-skirt-387144#selection.color=26355
Also what shoes/boots should I be wearing. I am thinking more winter with tights.
Thanks

Dark Green Corduroy Heart Embroidered Mini Skirt | Oliver Bonas

Made from soft dark green corduroy, we've embroidered white hearts onto our A-line mini skirt for a playful twist on everyday dressing. Designed with brass-toned buttons down the front and handy side pockets, style it with a cosy knit and flats, or add...

https://www.oliverbonas.com/fashion/dark-green-corduroy-heart-embroidered-mini-skirt-387144#selection.color=26355

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Plinketyplonks · 04/01/2026 07:58

I’ve

Plinketyplonks · 04/01/2026 08:00

woops….got some cord mini skirts from Uniqlo. I wear them with black tights, my doc Martin winter boots (or other winter boots) and often a thin turtleneck. As it’s freezing at the moment I’ve been wearing them with much thicker jumpers. The skirts are sort of forest green and brown and I’m loving wearing them. I’m 5,5, size 12 ish and have strong (chunky?!) thighs and think the skirts look ok.

BlueEyedBogWitch · 04/01/2026 08:01

Put it on. Choose a top that you like and that goes with it. Ditto leg wear and footwear. Your age is irrelevant.

skippy67 · 04/01/2026 08:01

I'm 5'9, mostly legs and 12 years older than you. I bought a similar skirt in m&s recently.
I'll be wearing it with plain scoop neck long sleeve tops, or crew neck cashmere jumpers, with tights (black but not fully opaque) Footwear will be brown suede knee high boots, or black chunky ankle boots, both low heel.

skippy67 · 04/01/2026 08:01

BlueEyedBogWitch · 04/01/2026 08:01

Put it on. Choose a top that you like and that goes with it. Ditto leg wear and footwear. Your age is irrelevant.

Yeah pretty much this!🤣

NeelyOHara · 04/01/2026 08:04

It’s not the length that is the problem, it’s the twee hearts all over it. Sorry, but I don’t think anyone over 14 could pull it off. It looks cheap and naff, even on the promo photos.

TracyVer · 30/04/2026 00:13

If its cold I'd wear it with a polo neck jumper, maybe a purple shade, black opaque tights or black sheer tights and black ankle boots. I'd wear it in the summer as well but with maybe a lemon top and either no tights or a nude pair and white pumps.

OriginalUsername2 · 30/04/2026 00:41

Look at “Alexa Chung mini skirt” on google images. Loads of ideas!

Moveoverdarlin · 30/04/2026 00:46

I’m the same age and wear mini skirts a lot. Personally I wouldn’t wear that one though, well not at this time of year anyway.

In the winter I would wear miniskirts with black tights and knee high flat boots, or high heeled ankle boots

In the summer I would wear them with trainers, nothing chunky or sandals or ballet pumps.

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