Dressing Young (Part 1)

@abasket
How about the converter straps like this?

https://www.herroom.com/the-natural-4001-low-back-converter-(5-8).shtml

^^ Never knew those existed! Good idea. I wonder how that effects the support.

I am hooked on the Garnethill site, I think I am going to get this one:

https://www.garnethill.com/linen-fringe-detail-tank/womens-fashion/tops-tees/534235?isCrossSell=true&strategy=45&gtmPageName=May%20We%20Suggest-UnbxdBodyView

@Nhatrang - that looks so cool and comfy for Florida heat and humidity! But, it seems a little short?? I hope you will report back on the length. I know itā€™s listed in the description. I probably need to determine what my personal sweet spot is for length in tops. I think I have mentioned before that I have a long torso proportionate to my height.

@Nhatrang I like that top. @Hoggirl I had the same thought that it might be a bit short.

Have we talked midi skirts? I am starting to see them in the boutiques in my town. I love the length on me (I am tall, plus covers the droopy knees). I picked up one today at a little shop in town (trying to support local businesses of course! :slight_smile: )

Itā€™s a cream color, with buttons down the front - I figure I can dress it up or down, it will be good for WFH and being out. I know I can pair a solid T with it but curious what else would go? And whether you think midi skirts will be a style with staying power?

@surfcity I love midi length skirts (and dresses) because I am not crazy about my old legs these daysā€¦but I also loved them when I was young. I remember a few midi skirts from those days very fondly! Easier to wear, in my opinion, that short skirts.
For summer, a striped tee or sweater would be fun. I think the top needs to be short or tucked in, usually, to balance the length of the skirt. Or half-tucked/French tuck if youā€™re good at that. I have a cropped cardigan that I like with midi-skirts.

If itā€™s cream color wouldnā€™t just about anything go with it? Solid or print?

Is it a more straight skirt or full?

@abasket I found a photo of it online: https://shop-threads.com/collections/skirts-1/products/woven-button-down-midi-skirt?variant=32139891376194

I was more thinking what style or structure on top. I agree with @orangepurple that it should be fitted or tucked in. A crop top perhaps that still doesnā€™t show any skin :). OR a tied at the waist shirt

Black fitted tee or cami tucked in and a cropped cardigan or shirt tied at the waist? A peasant top?

Thatā€™s the reason I like the top, itā€™s short on a 6 foot model, I can only hope that it looks similar on me, above the butt. Iā€™ll let you guys know how it is, I just ordered it.

@surfcity I read your post as ā€œminiā€ skirts twice, until I red other postsā€¦ :relaxed:

I was thinking my mini skirt days is long goneā€¦lol

I totally dig that front button skirt. :slight_smile: Now I want oneā€¦ and a cute cropped linen sweater with short sleevesā€¦ off to look for stuff. ?

I like that skirt, but I could never sit around my house and work from home in it. Itā€™s hot here and I like to go outside on the deck a little bit during the day. And for now I donā€™t really seem to be going anywhere muchā€¦ I am wearing shorts all day with a nicer top if I have a meeting that warrants one.

Any thoughts on cute and comfortable flip flops/thong footwear for those of us with high arches and medium to wide feet? Thanks! Itā€™s so hard to know just by looking online and not being able to try the footwear on!

@HImom ,

Vionics are awesome! They also come in wide, which is what I wear. I have the Bella Toe post.

https://www.vionicshoes.com/women/sandals.html

Vionics are great!!

For rubbery flip flops, I highly recommend Oofos. They are the only flip flops I can wear (I hate the thing in between my toes).

My WFH wardrobe is easy, since we are almost never on-camera anymore (or just teeny video window in group call). Mainly we share presentations etc.

Same as @colorado_mom i donā€™t turn on my camera so most time just T-shirt and comfy pants.

So I donā€™t buy new clothes for work, I buy because I am bored, and I want something new and look nice in the weekend.

@surfcity I really like that skirt.
I donā€™t think I would wear it with that little midriff-baring top itā€™s shown with, lol!

@HImom these are the ones I like
https://www.thewalkingcompany.com/products/abeo-b-i-o-system-alea-neutral-black