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OK, I'm an OLD lady, so that changes things; but, not wanting to look totally '90's, I was wondering if I could still get away with some calf-length dresses?
Or do I have to have them hemmed up to what looks in Vogue like about 2" under the knee which appears okay today? Yes, pathetic aren't I, but I had to go to the library and get Vogue, InStyle and some other magazines to actually look at where hemlines are now.
Anyone know what is the fashion for older ladies and their hemlines today?
After looking at these magazines, tho, it seems hemlines go pretty much above the knee (for younger women) and very long for formal occasions or about 2" below the knee. I saw very few dresses at calf length in the ads, but I did see a couple so I'm asking for opinions on this. (Now remember: I'm old!)
I would pick the lengths that is around there, but looks good on your leg. If its not in the right spot it makes the calves look odd. If you have shapely calves I would go high and just above where the calve curves in, below the knee. If you have more strait legs take the line to just 1/4 inc below the line where the strait calve really cuts in to lead to the ankle.
I kinda think that length is just refined classic.
Article--of all things--on this very thing in the Wall Street Journal today (small column they always run). Says you can wear ankle length in the DAY even in the office...quelle surprise!!! Way coooool...now I can wear them.
Im 'old' too but am not letting 'fashion' tell me what I should wear. Though most of my skirts are either short or floor length (gypsy style) they do just fine. Tank tops (not the spaghetti strap) and jeans have worked well forever.
You can wear whatever you like, as long as it pleases you. You've earned it.
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