Dear So and So

[indysteel]

The Calvin Klein line has knee-length a-line skirt this year. Macy's has it for about $55. (link)

Thanks for the suggestion.

[Catrin]

Dear Neck,

Please stop complaining because I dared to ride my bike two days in a row. You aren't even complaining very much, which is nice, but please stop all of it. I do thank you for allowing me to finish both rides without pain!

Ok, so it was a little windy yesterday...had to be for me to have a max HR of 173 - on the road I knew I was fighting a pretty stiff breeze across the fields but sheesh! Ok, I guess you had a right to complain, but please stop now!

Regards

Your body

[Crankin]

Ugh, I hate knee length skirts and dresses. They make me look dowdy. I'd have to wear 4 inch heels. I want skirts to hit above the knee for work or a little higher for casual wear.
I bought a new dress Friday for the first time since last summer. A petite xx small should not be too long.

[indysteel]

Ugh, I hate knee length skirts and dresses. They make me look dowdy. I'd have to wear 4 inch heels. I want skirts to hit above the knee for work or a little higher for casual wear.
I bought a new dress Friday for the first time since last summer. A petite xx small should not be too long.

I don't look dowdy with skirts that hit at my knee if they're a-line. If they're cut a little straighter, the look better right above my knee. What I can't wear are true minis. Unflattering at best (on me) and unprofessional in my legal setting. You and I are different heights and have different frames judging from your weight.

[Catrin]

I don't know if it is a carryover from the many years when I was so large, but I seem to like skirts that hit mid-calf. I feel neekid in skirts that hit above the knee This is funny considering I've no problem hitting the streets on my bike in spandex shorts and no-sleeve jerseys :-)

I like that A-line skirt however...it might be time to expand my wardrobe...

[Crankin]

Oh, I know, Indy. I just find it so frustrating that everything seems to be getting longer. I think I have an unnatural fear of turning into a "Cambridge lady," i.e. a therapist who wears calf to ankle length skirts, Dansko clogs, lots of scarves, big flowing jackets, and chunky jewelry.
I wouldn't wear mini skirts to work, either, but I do wear them (or short dresses) instead of shorts in the summer, for non-work time. I hate shorts, except bike shorts, of course.
I do love pencil skirts.

[Becky]

At least when it's too long, it can be hemmed or altered.

[indysteel]

Oh, I know, Indy. I just find it so frustrating that everything seems to be getting longer. I think I have an unnatural fear of turning into a "Cambridge lady," i.e. a therapist who wears calf to ankle length skirts, Dansko clogs, lots of scarves, big flowing jackets, and chunky jewelry.
I wouldn't wear mini skirts to work, either, but I do wear them (or short dresses) instead of shorts in the summer, for non-work time. I hate shorts, except bike shorts, of course.
I do love pencil skirts.

I'm surprised you feel like skirts are getting longer. Nearly every online store I looked at yesterday (the Loft, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, J. Crew) mostly had two offerings: minis or pencil skirts. Only Boden seems to be offering a variety of skirts that hit right at or slightly above the knee. Most of the skirts I've bought in recent years are from Boden, but their fit has gotten kind of wonky of late, which is frustrating. I'm lucky in that I can get away with more business casual attire at work when I don't have court, which means the average pencil skirt is somewhat dressier than I like. I do like that look as a general rule though. You have such a petite frame, so it doesn't surprise me that you find somewhat shorter skirts flattering. I veer towards being a pear, which is why a-lines work better. They flatter a lot of women though, which is why I think it's odd that they're hard to find.

The bottom line is that I hate buying clothes for work. I'm in an in between age (not young, not old) and I think it's become increasingly difficult to find the right niche shop that also offers clothes that actually fit. I'd rather shop for running, cycling, hiking clothes.

But as per usual, my venting in this thread shouldn't be mistaken for a real problem.

[indysteel]

I don't know if it is a carryover from the many years when I was so large, but I seem to like skirts that hit mid-calf. I feel neekid in skirts that hit above the knee This is funny considering I've no problem hitting the streets on my bike in spandex shorts and no-sleeve jerseys :-)

I like that A-line skirt however...it might be time to expand my wardrobe...

You should wear shorter skirts. You have really good legs.