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Skater dresses - what age is too old to wear?

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  • 11-04-2016 11:32am
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    2rkehij30qtza5
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    ...for fear of looking like mutton dressed as lamb...have a few lovely skater dresses...they are short, like a couple of inches above the knee. I completely love them but am afraid of looking like mutton (mid-thirties). I am slim and toned looking so that's not the issue...am just afraid that I am pushing it age-wise to be wearing skater dresses these days? Is there a cut off point or can I squeeze some more time out of my beloved skater dresses?!


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    baby and crumble
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    I don't believe in any of that rubbish. You'll always get someone whinging about what other people wear, but I say if you like them, wear them.


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    Jamaican Me Crazy
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    You keep wearing your dresses if you love them and they fit you. Don't worry about what other people think.
    I am 33 and happily wear skater dresses and skirts ;)


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    2rkehij30qtza5
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    Thanks all! Think I'll stick with the skater dresses so!


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    Sunny Dayz
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    Well if they suit you and you like wearing them, there's nothing stopping you wearing them so!
    I'm early 30's and I still wear mine. I'm a smaller size on top than bottom and find dresses difficult at times, so the fuller skirt works well with my hips and bum!


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    SarahMollie
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    How old are you OP?

    I don't think there are any hard and fast rules as certain dresses will scream "young!" but others, maybe depending on the fabric/cut will look more timeless.

    I'm 30 and I still wear them because i find the shape suits me. I probably don't buy them from Ms Selfridge/River Island anymore like I might have done 10 years ago.


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    dee_mc
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    If they're good quality, fit you well and flatter your figure, then you're definitely not too old for them!
    I know you're only in your 30s but just putting it out there: my 60 something year old aunt rocked a Ted Baker skater dress at a wedding a couple of years ago and she looked deadly! If you've a great pair of legs and the confidence, you can wear anything and feck the begrudgers :D


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    2rkehij30qtza5
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    Thanks everyone. Will definitely wear one of my skaters dresses this weekend! Hadn't been wearing them the past while as thought I had gone 'past it' but you are right, if I feel good wearing them then I might as well wear them! :)


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