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Is a denim skirt and leggings combo a bit teenagery?

55 replies

MrsJamin · 29/06/2010 15:20

Would like to get out of my jeans rut and wear leggings a bit more (obviously not in this weather though!). I like the denim skirt and leggings look but not sure whether I could get away with it, being the 'wrong' side of 30? Also is it not particularly flattering if you have short legs and a big bum ?

OP posts:
seashore · 29/06/2010 15:25

Your question holds your answer. Sorry

caramelwaffle · 29/06/2010 15:26

Yes. It is

MaudofallHopefulness · 29/06/2010 15:27

I still wear it and I'm 36. I don't care if I'm judged, I like the look and it is practical.

ZZZenAgain · 29/06/2010 15:27

no way at all I could get away with that look

What kind of denim skirt?

ZZZenAgain · 29/06/2010 15:28

if you have shortish legs and a biggish bum, maybe the skirt, leggings look is going to make your legs look shorter, maybe a bit stocky?

janeite · 29/06/2010 17:28

Not at all good for a short 30 something with bum issues! Sorry.

NickOfTime · 29/06/2010 17:33

it looks great on my 10yo. i'm short and stocky and there is no way on this earth i'd go there.

i'm still stuck in last year's tunic top, leggings and boots though, so not really a guru...

RunforFun · 29/06/2010 17:33

No... sorry

unless you have long giraffe legs and a slender backside , but I get the impression otherwise. Sorry.

dexter73 · 29/06/2010 18:37

I would give it a miss tbh, it won't do you any favours.

TheFallenMadonna · 29/06/2010 18:40

Yes to it being teenager. We has a non uniform day recently and almost every girl in the school was wearing a short denim skirt or shorts with/without leggings. As were many of the younger members of staff. Based on that sample I would say age is less to do with it than height and bum area.

FolornHope · 29/06/2010 18:41

i was STUNNEd how many folk wore leggings at the weekend
are they all medically scarred?

traceybath · 29/06/2010 18:43

Have you tried it on and looked in the mirror?

I'd probably wear it but am quite possibly a bit mutton

BridesheadRegardless · 29/06/2010 18:43

Yes too teenagerey.

Can possibly get away with this in 20's if skiiny and young looking, but if in 30's with short legs, no. Sorry.

If it helps I am 40 with short legs and join you in solidaity.

amothersplaceisinthewrong · 29/06/2010 18:45

Leggigs are unforgiving and unlfattering. Jeggings are even worse.

pinktortoise · 29/06/2010 18:45

I would wear it. I am also wrong side of 30 - but size 8- 10 and 5 6"..so was under impression looked ok. However I could be deluding myself!

MrsJamin · 29/06/2010 19:36

Well in my defence I am size 12, so not on the large side, but thought I might be able to get away with it. seems like most people say stay away so unless I go shopping and try it on and am blown away by how flattering the look is, I'll leave it.

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traceybath · 29/06/2010 19:40

Oh MrsJ don't!

Honestly - according to many on mn I shouldn't wear because of either my height or age skinnies, maxis, jumpsuits and do you know - if I like it - I'll wear it!

TrinityRhino · 29/06/2010 19:44

I'm a 10/12
32
5 foot 8
and wear leggings and a short skirt over
but not a tight skirt

TrillianAstra · 29/06/2010 19:48

I heart tracey.

It doesn't matter if you are 'too old' - does it look good or does it look crap?

traceybath · 29/06/2010 19:52

I heart you too trills

ChateauRouge · 29/06/2010 22:09

I saw someone this weekend wearing a dress I own as a tunic over leggings ... she was a lot taller than I am... but same age, and it looked good.

smeraldina · 29/06/2010 22:33

I'm 35, size 10 (sometimes 8, sometimes 12), medium length legs, and sometimes wear a short denim mini-skirt over leggings (although as you say not in this weather). I know it's probably passe (can't do accents) but I don't actually care, and I think it looks quite good.

Given they've forbidden it, I want to know what the fashion police suggest as an alternative if you're bored with jeans? Leggings + skirt with a shirt over the top are comfortable when you are crawling around the floor with a small child, and prevent the knicker exposing gape that happens with jeans

Tootiredforgodtyping · 29/06/2010 23:03

I'm 33 and wear (not too) short skirt with leggings. I'm 5 foot 8 and size 14. I like it, don't give a shit if I'm mutton.

Maryqueenofchocs · 30/06/2010 08:46

No no no no no no no...........

upahill · 30/06/2010 08:55

There is a women who wears that look to our office and she is 52. She is 5ft 9 very long hair and wears it with a checked shirt and looks amazingly good!