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Brias3	Posted: Nov 23 2008, 03:41 PM
Gold Member Group: Members Posts: 2,930 Member No.: 3,419 Joined: 12-March 06	So I was trying to plan out my holiday outfits and I have a question on appropriate skirt length. I just got a really cute black and white plaid skirt on sale from the Limited that comes to about 2-3 inches above my knee. If I pair it with a fitted turtleneck sweater, thick black tights and nice knee high black boots, would that be inappropriate for a work lunch (I'm accompanying Bruce on the 5th)? Granted I may find that I get a belly before then and have to go back to the drawing board, but I just don't want to look inappropriate for my age or for the event, so please be honest. I won't be insulted! -------------------- Bria, Wife to Bruce Mom to Ryan (10), Aliyah (8), and Mason (5)

PrairieMom	Posted: Nov 23 2008, 04:07 PM
Ruby Member Group: Members Posts: 12,652 Member No.: 2,561 Joined: 24-September 05	can I see a pic?

luvmykids	Posted: Nov 23 2008, 04:08 PM
Diamond Member Group: Members Posts: 19,113 Member No.: 3,038 Joined: 3-January 06	I can't remember the exact wording, but someone on Oprah said once that you bend your knee, hold your four fingers, and that is the appropriate length in your 20's. Then you subtract a finger each decade, so three fingers above the knee in your 30's, two fingers above your knee in your 40's....I think your skirt sounds fine (according to that rule and otherwise ), I bet you'll look great!

mysweetpeasWil&Wes	Posted: Nov 23 2008, 07:01 PM
Platinum Member Group: Members Posts: 8,735 Member No.: 1,474 Joined: 1-March 05	Try the outfit on and sit down. If the skirt moves up mid thigh, and you are tugging at it every few minutes, then my answer is go with something longer. Otherwise it sounds cute! -------------------- Rae SAHM to Wil (4) and Wesley (2) ~ Wife to Richard 10/20/01

moped	Posted: Nov 23 2008, 07:05 PM
Ruby Member Group: Members Posts: 13,078 Member No.: 1,035 Joined: 5-December 04	What is your age? If I can ask? It sounds like you know how to dress appropriately......show us a pic! --------------------

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QUOTE (luvmykids @ Nov 23 2008, 07:08 PM)

I can't remember the exact wording, but someone on Oprah said once that you bend your knee, hold your four fingers, and that is the appropriate length in your 20's. Then you subtract a finger each decade, so three fingers above the knee in your 30's, two fingers above your knee in your 40's....I think your skirt sounds fine (according to that rule and otherwise

), I bet you'll look great!

Thank God for Oprah. What would we do with out her?

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Posted: Nov 24 2008, 06:38 AM

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QUOTE (luvmykids @ Nov 23 2008, 07:08 PM)

), I bet you'll look great!

good rule, even though I cant stand that show

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Posted: Nov 30 2008, 08:09 PM

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QUOTE (moped @ Nov 23 2008, 07:05 PM)

What is your age? If I can ask?

It sounds like you know how to dress appropriately......show us a pic!

35, so I guess I have three fingers to test with!

Thanks for the input, all. And the Oprah rule of thumb was great, Monica!

I'll post a pic this week for the official OK- my order should be here this week and I'll get to try it on.

The bummer of it is, I think I spoke too soon- a couple of pairs of pants were tighter on me this week, and I don't think I can blame Thanksgiving either

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QUOTE (Brias3 @ Dec 1 2008, 01:09 AM)

QUOTE (moped @ Nov 23 2008, 07:05 PM)

What is your age? If I can ask?

It sounds like you know how to dress appropriately......show us a pic!

I'm hoping my skirt fits for Christmas dinners as well. You're not giving me much hope if yours isn't fitting at 11 weeks

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