Ageless Style is a monthly style challenge and link up for women of all ages. Each month we pick a different theme and style an outfit based on that theme. This month's theme is "Maxi, Midi, Or Mini Fall Skirts and Dresses and was picked by Joanne.
It seems "anything goes" with fashion today. Although there are still trends, there aren't many fashion rules like "don't wear white after Labor Day" left. Most fashion is simply left up to personal choice, which to me, is a good thing as I can wear what I want and I don't have to be constantly buying new clothes to stay on-trend.
For decades, skirt length has always been dictated by the fashion gods or societal ethics. No one wore a skirt above the ankle at the turn of the century for example, or a skirt below in the knee in the sixties; but now, skirts of all lengths are acceptable from Maxi's to Midi's. Some people would say "women over a certain age" shouldn't wear skirts above the knee, but as a 62 year old woman myself, I'm gonna show you how I style ALL three skirt length options!
The Maxi Skirt/Dress
The maxi skirt length is my favorite length to wear in the fall because it keeps my legs warm. In the first photo I'm styling a sleeveless summer dress for fall by pairing it with a fall jacket.
Maxi length denim skirts are all the rage right now and the perfect skirt to wear in the fall. Here I am pairing it with a cropped sweater and tall boots.
Midi Skirt/Dress
In general, midi skirt lengths are my favorite. They cover up just enough of my leg to be comfortable. Here I am styling a fall dress with booties and a cropped cardigan.
And in this photo I've created a Southwestern fall look by adding a shacket with a southwest print on it, and suede fringe booties.
Mini Skirts/Dresses
Mini skirts are any length mid-thigh and above. This is the length I am most uncomfortable wearing, but yes, at 63 years of age I still wear mini skirts. For a short minute, I considered not wearing shorts or mini skirts anymore, but then I got hot and thought "Ah, to heck with it. If people don't like my legs, they shouldn't look at them." 😁
In the first photo, I paired my trusty old rust shift dress with a cream shacket and tall boots.
And this is my only new photo in this post. I meant to do a full fashion shoot with this outfit for this month's Ageless Style post, but we got so busy this day, it never happened. This is the only photo I got of me with this outfit. I wore this cute fall outfit to a Cranberry Festival. We have had such a hot fall this year, but I still wanted to look like fall and yet stay cool and comfy, and this is what I decided on.
My mini skirt is actually a skort; which is actually a great way to wear mini skirts if you're a bit uncomfortable to try one. I never have to worry about bending over or sitting properly in a skort. As usual, when styling for hot fall weather, my mantra is "wear colors that are fall like". So I picked a brown graphic tee to go with my neutral beige skirt and I added a felt brown hat and a crossbody bag in beige colors.
So now I've shown you that no matter what your age, you can wear skirts of any length. Which skirt length is your favorite to wear? I'd love to hear from you.
Be sure to check out what the rest of the ladies in our group are wearing and link up with us as well!
Have A Great Day! Amy
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