Mini skirt and leggings in your thirties?

[FlamingoBingo]

I'm a petite size 10. I'd like to show off my new slim legs (been running a lot and losing weight) in leggings but can I really get away with a mini skirt at my age?

Ok, I'm not in my thirties yet - got another couple of months to go, but I am a mother of four. Will I look like mutton dressed as lamb? Or does it depend on what sort of mini skirt I choose?

Please someone help me? I'm very style-challenged.

[traceybath]

God - you're young!

I do leggings and longish/close fitting tops and I'm older than you.

Think if you've got good legs its fine.

[OrmIrian]

Gawd I hope so! I'm 44 and half my wardrobe is above the knee skirts with or without leggings/tights.

[FlamingoBingo]

Oh, and I've got some lovely red leather flat pumps to wear with whatever I get if I do get anything!

[FlamingoBingo]

Ok, so how do I wear it and what do I wear?

I can't wear dresses because I'm still bfing. I tried on a dark grey denim mini skirt in Asda and I just looked far too old for it! But maybe that's just because I'm not used to it - last time I showed off my legs I was about 10 years younger!

It's the 'mum of four' thing that makes me think I ought to dress older more than my age I think.

So can anyone stylish post some links to some pictures of things I could look out for?

[bigTillyMint]

Petite size 10 and not 30 yet - what are you waiting for?

What about a nice tunic top and leggings? if you do a mini you need to get one that doesn't look cheap and teenagery!

[FlamingoBingo]

exactly, tilly - so what do I want, though? What miniskirts don't look cheap and teenagery?

Can't wear tunic tops as breastfeeding - would have to keep hoiking it all the way up

[tethersend]

Miniskirt- yesyesyes!
Leggings- nonono... step away.

Go for opaque tights instead- any colour you like, looks sooo much better, especially with flat pumps- leggings tend to 'break up' the silhouette IYSWIM. Legs look longer and more elegant in tights IMO.

Would also suggest buying some ankle boots to go with the mini.

Wish I had nice legs

[tethersend]

try this

or this

Actually, just read that you're not even 30 yet- break out the hotpants FFS! Even more now

[MitsubishisMagnificentCock]

Gosh, are you a size 10 FB? Wow, you never said.

If it was a flirty Joe Brown style skirt, I would do leggings....like today, but for denim would agree with thick tights,

I bet you look amazing...

[FlamingoBingo]

What's a flirty joe brown style skirt?

[FlamingoBingo]

tethersend - those are nice but I think I'd be better with something less tight maybe? Also, I have a muffin top due to lovely excess skin thanks to pregnancies! So need to be able to wear a not-too-tight top IYSWIM.

[bigTillyMint]

joe browns here, but I have to say I don't like the skirt much! THe first one tethersend linked to looked nice, though.

[bigTillyMint]

Tunics are great for hiding muffin tops! White Stuff and Fat Face do lots and this is nice

[FlamingoBingo]

I like that tilly. I do have tunics, though. I want a mini skirt





Like the joe brown style

[tethersend]

Right. Try again.

this?

or this?

or this?

or this?

or this?

[UC]

FB, I am a size 8-10, lost lots running too a couple of years ago. I am just above my mid 30s , and regularly wear leggings with long tunic top, or a mini, or even denim shorts. I did ask DP if I was too old to wear denim shorts over leggings, he looked shifty and said "yes, probably you are". Wore them anyway and no-one looked at me strangely.

Go for it.

[MitsubishisMagnificentCock]

Why oh why did I look on the Joe Brown site?.....

[monkeysmama]

I love wearing mini skirts in winter at least and am 33. I have a few nice mini dresses I wear with opaque tights and over the knee but flat boots. My mum bought me a nice mini for a tenner in Next. I am not a fan of Next but they outdid themselves with the belted mini cord skirt I ordered on line which made me look like I had a large penis (I don't)

If I am wearing a short skirt I make sure I am wearing flat boots, thick tights and often a polo neck or a top which doesn't display my boobs.

I too am still bfing though dd is 17 months so I can get away with dresses as she rarely feeds when we're out. Tunic tops are fine though. I bought loads of tight cheap vests in Peacocks (£5 for 3) and wear them under tunics so when I lift them up I still have something covering me (I usually then pull the vest down with my bra to feed)

Leggings are great too worn in the right way. I wear them with long boots or Uggs and long tops / waterfall cardis.

[monkeysmama]

I've reread my message and just wanted to point out that I don't have a penis at all - large or otherwise.

[FlamingoBingo]

Thanks all - I love some of the ones you posted tethersend. I'm now thinking I might have a go at making myself a mini-skirt........I've spent far too much money on clothes lately!

[lou33]

mum of 4 in her 40's here, who still wears mini skirts

i never get this age thing, surely its more based on what suits you and what you makes you feel good?

[cheeseandeyeballsarnie]

not too old.if youve got a decent figure go for it.but only with flat shoes!
im 31,very small and a mum to 3.i wear denim mini,leggings and ballet pumps.im not common either.