tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post2554504766792123955..comments2024-03-17T08:21:38.566-07:00Comments on The Gardener's Cottage: when is a dress too short?the gardener's cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-58958986150363146112011-05-04T13:42:06.088-07:002011-05-04T13:42:06.088-07:00I wore a cute little knit black dress yesterday wi...I wore a cute little knit black dress yesterday with black leggings, black boots and a sweet little black and white sweater. For work I decided it was the last time I would wear it, but for fun - absolutely. The ONLY part of my 55 year old body that still looks great are my legs and I like to show them off - but I stop about 2 - 3" above the knee!<br /><br />You have a great figure - the dress is darling - and so are you!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-52449214606802820472011-05-04T03:46:41.732-07:002011-05-04T03:46:41.732-07:00I don’t think that this dress is too short for you...I don’t think that this dress is too short for you!<br />But: I don’t like my knees and how they look in short dresses when I look in the mirror while when seeing me on pictures it is a whole lot better.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370838552387556024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-34301954460043780832011-05-03T19:07:29.431-07:002011-05-03T19:07:29.431-07:00janet you sound like my grandma who is almost 101 ...janet you sound like my grandma who is almost 101 years old! knees are nothing new, nothing to be ashamed of or worried about who sees them. i am 54 years old and have no worries about who sees mine. if you are comfortable enough in yourself to let the knees, be seen go for it. there isn't a rule book in life that states the knees need to stay under wraps after a certain age. sweetheart be gentle with yourself, you are so lovely and have no reason to confine your knees to solitary confinement. i love that you seem to have so much confidence in the other aspects of your life. PLEASE let them go public and be proud,very proud of who you are and don't add a life sentence to those of us who are "of a certain age". <br />~with smiles and laughter<br />jansuddenly simplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823150279064581631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-44686465195198692902011-05-03T04:12:46.310-07:002011-05-03T04:12:46.310-07:00I don't think any rule should or needs to be f...I don't think any rule should or needs to be followed. If it compliments your body and you are comfortable in the outfit then I think it is perfectly fine to wear - regardless of age.<br /><br />I think you look lovely in your little frock.Hey There Carole!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13835830007160849932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-28071002021410958762011-05-02T18:36:29.094-07:002011-05-02T18:36:29.094-07:00I like the length on you as you have the knees and...I like the length on you as you have the knees and legs for it. The only negative about shorter length skirts is just how much more leg they show when sitting!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631687084204022574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-8570318761262426192011-05-01T19:01:38.814-07:002011-05-01T19:01:38.814-07:00F the rules!F the rules!bridgetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-52896654907249033812011-05-01T14:39:19.196-07:002011-05-01T14:39:19.196-07:00Firstly, Larry is a keeper. I love the way you lo...Firstly, Larry is a keeper. I love the way you look. I think confidence and comfort go hand in hand. Sweet dress and your knees look happy (not to be kneeling and gardening....<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-15501715060169207622011-05-01T13:09:51.294-07:002011-05-01T13:09:51.294-07:00The ensemble is lovely, however, think it would be...The ensemble is lovely, however, think it would be more flattering if you dropped the hem a bit. Best to you. Enjoy your interesting blog.Lumen Dropshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08319443868793769424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-7880474295775194002011-05-01T08:15:08.895-07:002011-05-01T08:15:08.895-07:00I'm no fashion expert but i think you look nic...I'm no fashion expert but i think you look nice in the dress! But it's a good question because I think it is appropriate to dress according to your age. I don't mean elastic waist pants etc but I see some women in their 50's and 60's dressing like teenage girls and I think it looks tacky. At 46 I prefer to look attractive and elegant. Once I saw a woman walking in front of me and from the rear view of her I would have thought she was 20. Long hair, great figure, skin tight clothes (god bless her) but when I saw her from the front and saw a 60 year old face looking at me it was shocking. (I live in Vancouver where the majority of women live in lulu lemon. A trend that does not seem to be fading, unfortunately). On the topic of trends, what about strapless dresses? Why is it that they are so popular with brides I wonder?The Knitting Instincthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01599163983897836167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-19279890994548774932011-04-30T22:55:01.657-07:002011-04-30T22:55:01.657-07:00Yay, I think it finally worked!!
Am off to Blighty...Yay, I think it finally worked!!<br />Am off to Blighty and FF now before the magic spell breaks!<br />LouAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-70190446238954316392011-04-30T22:54:04.230-07:002011-04-30T22:54:04.230-07:00Hi Janet,
Trying to comment for the umpteenth time...Hi Janet,<br />Trying to comment for the umpteenth time, wordpress and blogger seem to be having relationship difficulties.<br />Love the colour of that dress on you, I really envy you and FF, I CANNOT wear dresses, I am never comfortable in them.<br />Thank you for your kind comment.<br />I am going to post the AGE email we exchanged, I must stop procrastinating.<br />Read some old posts of yours last night re VEGAN, have no idea what you eat though? I did not watch the video of course (with 4 dogs and 4 birds, and many overnight stays at our place by lost dogs we've found straying from home, then advertised - how could I?) but the calf skinning horrified me. How could a man do that to an animal? How could he do it and go home and hug his own children or pat his own pet????<br /><br />Hope this one gets through the web of the web.<br />Love<br />Louise<br />xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-13915229385412128972011-04-30T19:20:01.766-07:002011-04-30T19:20:01.766-07:00The only thing I go by when deciding what is appro...The only thing I go by when deciding what is appropriate, is to ask myself "What is my intent?" You can't go wrong with that, in my opinion. <br />You have a great blog!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844269545334946262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-13783469828770628902011-04-30T16:53:00.398-07:002011-04-30T16:53:00.398-07:00By the way... love that summery yellow dress... yo...By the way... love that summery yellow dress... you look marvelous as usual!<br /><br />CieloCIELOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970051028104694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-52196099034218228652011-04-30T16:50:42.083-07:002011-04-30T16:50:42.083-07:00I love my mini skirts and often wear them, but the...I love my mini skirts and often wear them, but there are certain rules. Opaque tights is a MUST for women in their 50s and over when wearing a mini... I always choose black, chocolate brown, plums and steel greys. Leave lighter colors to the teenage crowd! ;) Oh, and try using boots with your minis... they look fabulous! <br /><br />Cielo <br /><br />CieloCIELOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970051028104694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-37673989239133169372011-04-30T14:49:03.570-07:002011-04-30T14:49:03.570-07:00Weather is weather, hot is hot... when that's ...Weather is weather, hot is hot... when that's the case, I will wear shorter, sleeveless, whatever, just to be cool, calm and collected! Your dress looks chic and any French woman would look just as trim in it in warm weather - go fo it ;) <br />I agree, shorter would probably no longer be good but this is still modest. Shorts usually are worn in casual situations, so I don't see a problem with those, either, if the length is geared to the leg and wearer. Again, when it's hot, I'm not about to wear a tent!MelDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-86983535701138262242011-04-30T13:04:45.559-07:002011-04-30T13:04:45.559-07:00P.S. Don't you always feel that it's hard...P.S. Don't you always feel that it's hard to bare your legs and arms at the beginning of the warm weather season? By the end of the summer, I bet you wouldn't bat an eye putting this dress on...The Vintique Objecthttp://thevintiqueobject.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-16461522083372266972011-04-30T10:07:27.723-07:002011-04-30T10:07:27.723-07:00I don't find this dress to be remotely inappro...I don't find this dress to be remotely inappropriate for your age. And you, of course, are a beautiful woman in great shape, so there are no body image issues in play. If you feel good, wear it. That said, from a purely aesthetic point of view, to my eye the proportions would be more graceful if the dress were 2 inches longer. That's a purely personal opinion, with no shades of appropriate etc.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-36581652743283401252011-04-30T08:42:40.282-07:002011-04-30T08:42:40.282-07:00You look great! I don't think it is an age th...You look great! I don't think it is an age thing...I think it is the appearance of the knees...really! I can think of many younger women who would look better with a little more coverage.Maryhttp://imaryfrances.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-39924853978760266502011-04-30T06:03:24.927-07:002011-04-30T06:03:24.927-07:00Janet....the dress is adorable, classic and really...Janet....the dress is adorable, classic and really lovely. I think, however, that it's too short. It's just me. I'm 35 and I won't wear dresses above the knee either. It's not a weight issue it's just don't think it looks as classy. That said, the dress doesn't look at all bad and if you feel great in it, that totally trumps what anyone else thinks!MAMA Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04089395528081855974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-44384489367277599602011-04-29T23:02:40.346-07:002011-04-29T23:02:40.346-07:00Janet, this is why your blog is so great, everyone...Janet, this is why your blog is so great, everyone is talking about what I am always thinking about! And yes my husband says short skirts and bikinis are great but really, I know all of us know better! We may look great but that word "disappointed" fits. It is tricky making the adjustments along the way, hair, makeup, skirt lengths, & stopping to shop Juniors!I do show my knees and wear shorts for the record. You have grace and style and I just love coming here to see what the topic is. Have a great weekend.the language of designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15025963445241234063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-72309017105631114552011-04-29T22:15:34.062-07:002011-04-29T22:15:34.062-07:00I'm with Larry- it's not too short, and yo...I'm with Larry- it's not too short, and you've got the figure for it anyway!<br /><br />So sad the Royal wedding is over. xxFaux Fuchsiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317677066408030053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-48980055475333897742011-04-29T21:01:05.331-07:002011-04-29T21:01:05.331-07:00I think it's safe to go a little shorter in th...I think it's safe to go a little shorter in the summer, but otherwise I think the "rule" for a woman of a certain age (like me) is just below, mid or just above the knee. Hope that helps? I think your summer dress looks very cute!Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553409790617039932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-31449369714451595002011-04-29T18:32:29.929-07:002011-04-29T18:32:29.929-07:00Dear Janet, The dress length is perfect for sum...Dear Janet, The dress length is perfect for summer. I think Larry is right. Very cute too. xox, JoyceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-78997923631979302322011-04-29T17:55:22.117-07:002011-04-29T17:55:22.117-07:00Oh Janet I have this problem every summer when loo...Oh Janet I have this problem every summer when looking for appropriate frocks. Down here the hems just seem to be getting shorter and shorter. I loathe my knees but last summer it was dreadfully hot so thought what the heck I don't care if my knees are showing. Likewise I have my limits and would not venture any shorter than the length of your pretty linen frock.<br />First and foremost we need to feel comfortable and confident. I've mentioned before about fake tan lotions, this little trick helps me believe my wrinkly(white)knees are presentable!<br />xxAnnie ~ Red Roses and Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02054762115763930358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-82323845214823388272011-04-29T16:32:43.875-07:002011-04-29T16:32:43.875-07:00I haven't read all the comments yet so if I re...I haven't read all the comments yet so if I repeat, I am sorry. I think you wear what you are comfortable wearing. It is all about confidence!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.com