Quote Originally Posted by Crankin View Post
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.