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Maxi or Midi skirts on Petites

Quinny — Thu, 27 May 2021 23:56:27 GMT

I appreciate your thoughts and opinions.

I am 5'3", 108 lbs and 60 years old. Since I was old enough to choose my own clothes, I've always felt my best and most like "me" in eclectic/boho fashions. (not the baggy, sloppy, ill-fitting skirts, dresses, tops and pants I've seen on women of all ages)

Last week, my 40-year-old daughter (her style is J. Crew, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein) told me midi and maxi skirts and dresses and fuller leg linen pants were 'not a "good look" on your petite figure, a change is necessary.'

Comments? Suggestions? Please and thank you.

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songbird — Fri, 28 May 2021 00:05:00 GMT

@Quinny I agree. They look terrible on me. I'm 5'4" & thin. (110 lbs) And I really hate them. I prefer above the knee or at the knee. The skirts on QVC look good, because the models are tall and the hem is above the knee. But when I get it, it's too long. If I really like the skirt, I get it hemmed. Per hemming. The newer styles of dresses and skirts have uneven hems now. So you can't even hem them anymore.

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nana59 — Fri, 28 May 2021 00:11:02 GMT

you've been dressing in what makes you comfortable for years....continue to do so......

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Lisa Y — Fri, 28 May 2021 00:11:58 GMT

Hello, @Quinny . I am 5'3, 112 lbs, and 55 years old. I'm not a fan of midi or maxi skirts on me because I think they make me look shorter. I guess if the skirts hit you at the right place like just above or just below the knee, it looks more proportional on a petite. I also prefer a straight leg, narrow pant instead of a wide leg. the grand scheme of things, wear whatever you love and makes you happy.

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twinny70 — Fri, 28 May 2021 00:13:22 GMT

I am 5' 1/2" & look the nicest in slightly above the knee or knee length skirts and dresses. I also love skorts & my dh tells me I am not too old to wear them. Lol.

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Janey2 — Fri, 28 May 2021 00:24:24 GMT

@Quinny Sounds like you are trying to hide what sounds to me like a really nice figure. Don't care for midi in most people, except maybe as a beach coverup.

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insomniac2 — Fri, 28 May 2021 00:29:40 GMT

I'm 5'4" and I love midi skirts. I will continue wearing them.

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aroc3435 — Fri, 28 May 2021 00:30:10 GMT

@Quinny Sometimes, you just have to love grown daughters.

Were you looking for her advice, maybe while clothes shopping together?

I would try on one outfit as she suggests and see how you feel when you look in a full length mirror from all angles. Maybe eveen buy one ensemble.

BUT I wouldn't give up the style that I have worn for years and am happy in. I dress for myself. Good look is one thing. Good feel is another, and more important feature to me.

And Boho Chic still works for Diane Keaton at the age of 75!

aroc3435

Washington, DC

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mspatmac — Fri, 28 May 2021 01:19:14 GMT

Oh those pesky daughters, and I have 2 of them. It's amazing we can't even dress ourselves anymore LOL. But they mean well and sometimes they can even be right! But we are still the Moms and can do and wear what we want! @Quinny

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Shanus — Fri, 28 May 2021 01:27:56 GMT

@Quinny My 47 year old daughter who just loves ruffles and girly prints told me a few years ago that I dress too tailored. Well, you can tell yours (nicely) the same thing I told mine: "Go fly a kite".

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ECBG — Fri, 28 May 2021 02:48:18 GMT

@Shanus

I'm so sorry! Maybe she will realize style is personal.

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ECBG — Fri, 28 May 2021 03:35:51 GMT

Maxis and midi skirts can look great on petite. The key is to keep the with more narrow so proportion is kept, keeping the person from being overwhelmed.

We should look nice in our clothes, but our clothes shouldn't wear US.

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Andreatoo — Fri, 28 May 2021 02:57:58 GMT

@Quinny

I don't do maxi dresses or skirts because at 5'2 I believe completely obscuring my legs shows off the fact that I'm short! LOL I have very long legs for my height so the illusion is that I am much taller than I actually am and I like to maintain that!
As for wide leg pants I like them and I think they work on us as long as the hips and waist are fitting properly and you pair it with a slim fit top

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patbz — Fri, 28 May 2021 03:14:49 GMT

I am a petite woman and a senior citizen. I have always worn what I liked and that includes maxi and midi lengths ( I'm not personally a fan of wide legged pants). Your best friend is a full length mirror and a 360 view. I am aware of colors or color ways that flatter and I know how to accessorize. I lived in the Orient for seven years and trust me petite women can wear anything well.

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Desertdi — Fri, 28 May 2021 03:15:57 GMT

I am 4'10".....and wear gaucho and palazzo pants.....also short-shorts, and leggings....

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gertrudecloset — Fri, 28 May 2021 03:19:24 GMT

@Quinny wrote:
I appreciate your thoughts and opinions.
I am 5'3", 108 lbs and 60 years old. Since I was old enough to choose my own clothes, I've always felt my best and most like "me" in eclectic/boho fashions. (not the baggy, sloppy, ill-fitting skirts, dresses, tops and pants I've seen on women of all ages)
Last week, my 40-year-old daughter (her style is J. Crew, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein) told me midi and maxi skirts and dresses and fuller leg linen pants were 'not a "good look" on your petite figure, a change is necessary.'
Comments? Suggestions? Please and thank you.

@Quinny Always check the length of the garment (regardless of whether it's a midi or maxi). I can't buy even a midi (to get a maxi) because sometimes they are too long for me. I'm 5'0 tall. Yepper....I look at midi dresses in the hopes of snagging what will fit like a maxi. That doesn't always work.

I've been told years ago that for my height and figure I should wear bootcut pants/jeans or slightly flared. Wide leg voluminous pants are a no go for me. I don't wear capris, or cropped pants designed for petites. It will truly look petite and this has a tendency to make me look shorter than I am, despite the fact that I can still wear a heel. I can Long dresses are ok for short women. As long as you don' trip over them. (imho).

I have several maxi dresses that were purchased as petite. I had to have them all altered.

Good luck!

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ellaphant — Fri, 28 May 2021 03:38:38 GMT

I say wear whatever you like! I am 5'1" and 107 lbs. Maxi's and midis are not for me same with wide leg pants. Ditto big 'boyfriend' shirts and big tunics. All very uflattering on me.

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tiny 2 — Fri, 28 May 2021 03:40:28 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
Maxis and midi skirts can look great on petite. The key is to keep the with more narrow so proportion is kept, keeping the person from being overwhelmed.

We should like nice in our clothes, but our clothes shouldn't wear US.

Yes, The proportion has to be just right. I always loved wearing the midi length because you could bend over and not have to worry about showing your belongings.

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elated — Fri, 28 May 2021 07:32:32 GMT

I am 5'1 and would not wear a Maxi or a Midi dress. I don't think it enhances your figure. They make you appear shorter and unflattering. I would wear a dress above my knees but nothing longer. I wear slim leg jeans , t shirts and blouses. I think a tunic on a short person cuts you off at the wrong place. I will never understand that appeal.

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on the bay — Fri, 28 May 2021 07:43:01 GMT

I have a white below the knees skirt that is so pretty and I love. I'm not giving it up. I don't know how "flattering" it is to me, but I like wearing it.

I also have a maxi dress that I have had for years and it is very flattering,

from what compliments I've gotten.

I'm petite too so I guess it really also depends on the the garment itself.

I did have a below the knee skirt that everyone else liked but I just always felt kind of dowdy in it so I gave it away.

If you feel pretty in things, I think that is what counts.

I do listen to people's opinions but I also listen to my own 😊