When will super short dresses go out of style?

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by agzg

Frankly, if actives are wearing this type of stuff now, I could care less, and I'm a little envious of them that so many of them are able to pull it off.

You bet your ass if I were leggy in addition to how buxom I am I would TOTALLY wear a lot of what they're wearing (well, if it were age and work appropriate).

And you'll have to pry my 4 and 5 inch heels out of my cold, dead hands.

Ditto. LoveLoveLove my heels. And I too wish I had the gams for some of the short stuff...although my husband would throw a prude-hissy.

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by agzg

Frankly, if actives are wearing this type of stuff now, I could care less, and I'm a little envious of them that so many of them are able to pull it off.

You bet your ass if I were leggy in addition to how buxom I am I would TOTALLY wear a lot of what they're wearing (well, if it were age and work appropriate).

And you'll have to pry my 4 and 5 inch heels out of my cold, dead hands.

Hey, if I were leggy I'd be all about mini dresses. That's the problem..about 2% of the population looks good in that stuff, and more power to that 2%. The rest of us should be realistic. IMO there are exactly 5 actives my old chapter currently has that look on fire in tight mini dresses. But more than 5 actives are wearing those types of outfits to the bar on Thursday night. I won't. Why show up in something like that when I know perfectly well the girl next to me can pull it off a million times better than myself? I find outfits that show the body I have off to its advantage...that don't incite a comparison to the Heidi Klum standing next to me.

I have no issue with short dresses on people who have the goods to pull them off...though I do object to the short, tight mini dresses with copious amounts of cleavage. No matter how hot you are, it's skanky. Pick one section to flaunt at a time. Have a rotation! Cleavage Thursday night, legs Friday night, butt Saturday night...

[agzg]

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

Hey, if I were leggy I'd be all about mini dresses. That's the problem..about 2% of the population looks good in that stuff, and more power to that 2%. The rest of us should be realistic. IMO there are exactly 5 actives my old chapter currently has that look on fire in tight mini dresses. But more than 5 actives are wearing those types of outfits to the bar on Thursday night. I won't. Why show up in something like that when I know perfectly well the girl next to me can pull it off a million times better than myself? I find outfits that show the body I have off to its advantage...that don't incite a comparison to the Heidi Klum standing next to me.

I have no issue with short dresses on people who have the goods to pull them off...though I do object to the short, tight mini dresses with copious amounts of cleavage. No matter how hot you are, it's skanky. Pick one section to flaunt at a time. Have a rotation! Cleavage Thursday night, legs Friday night, butt Saturday night...

But frankly, it's not our place to judge. We judge the actives enough, without body shaming them all over the place, too. Besides, even the ones that don't pull it off 100% are still pulling it off to some degree (I will never get over how much hotter I was in college than I am now, and it's only been 5 years since I graduated). They're having fun with their clothes, and college is really the only place where short short skirts are anywhere near being age appropriate.

Besides, when minis were popular in the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, there were still way more women trying them than the ones that actually looked good in them. We just have a selective memory OR inflated enough egos to think we pulled them off ourselves.

I mean, I kindof always dressed like a frigid bitch so my current style is pretty in line with that, but every once in a while I'd wear short shorts or a mini skirt and I would have worn them a lot more often had I been more confident. When my bust size was smaller I intentionally showed a lot more cleavage, too. It's just the way a lot of women are when they're in their late teens/early 20s and I really don't think there's anything wrong with it, especially if it's not something they're wearing to say, job interviews, or something.

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by agzg

But frankly, it's not our place to judge. We judge the actives enough, without body shaming them all over the place, too. Besides, even the ones that don't pull it off 100% are still pulling it off to some degree (I will never get over how much hotter I was in college than I am now, and it's only been 5 years since I graduated). They're having fun with their clothes, and college is really the only place where short short skirts are anywhere near being age appropriate.

Besides, when minis were popular in the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, there were still way more women trying them than the ones that actually looked good in them. We just have a selective memory OR inflated enough egos to think we pulled them off ourselves.

I mean, I kindof always dressed like a frigid bitch so my current style is pretty in line with that, but every once in a while I'd wear short shorts or a mini skirt and I would have worn them a lot more often had I been more confident. When my bust size was smaller I intentionally showed a lot more cleavage, too. It's just the way a lot of women are when they're in their late teens/early 20s and I really don't think there's anything wrong with it, especially if it's not something they're wearing to say, job interviews, or something.

Sorry, I just disagree. Some things do not look good on some people. It isn't about body shaming. Every body type out there can be sexy with confidence and the right presentation. I am personally confident and happy with my body. Sure, it could look better, but that requires work. However-just because I'm confident doesn't mean I look good in something super tight or that my cellulite magically disappears or that I won't have a roll over my pants if I buy them too small. It isn't about being skinny or having itty legs. Kim Kardashian has led the way in showing that those of us with thighs and hips are hot...but her curves are tight and toned so those itty bitty shrink wrapped dresses worked on her. (Though again, no matter how Kim-tastic you are, I still think showing all the goodies at once is not classy. I feel like I have to say that because I use her as an example so often in daily conversation.) For the rest of us, there are other ways to show off. I've never felt I'm missing out because I don't wear super tight mini dresses.

And if I do show up in something that makes me look like a 10 pound sausage in a 5 pound casing, someone sure as hell better tell me to go home and reconsider. No amount of confidence will make that situation sexy. Though I'd prefer they find a gentler way of saying it.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

Sorry, I just disagree.

You don't have to say sorry to me, it's not my body or clothing choices you're judging.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

Kim Kardashian -- her curves are tight and toned so those itty bitty shrink wrapped dresses worked on her.

Airbrushing works wonders (not saying she looks bad, though).

/my only contribution to this thread

[BluPhire]

Originally Posted by agzg

But frankly, it's not our place to judge. We judge the actives enough, without body shaming them all over the place, too. Besides, even the ones that don't pull it off 100% are still pulling it off to some degree (I will never get over how much hotter I was in college than I am now, and it's only been 5 years since I graduated). They're having fun with their clothes, and college is really the only place where short short skirts are anywhere near being age appropriate.

Besides, when minis were popular in the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, there were still way more women trying them than the ones that actually looked good in them. We just have a selective memory OR inflated enough egos to think we pulled them off ourselves.

I mean, I kindof always dressed like a frigid bitch so my current style is pretty in line with that, but every once in a while I'd wear short shorts or a mini skirt and I would have worn them a lot more often had I been more confident. When my bust size was smaller I intentionally showed a lot more cleavage, too. It's just the way a lot of women are when they're in their late teens/early 20s and I really don't think there's anything wrong with it, especially if it's not something they're wearing to say, job interviews, or something.

I know a man commenting on women's attire but here goes anyway.

The quoted above is where I agree. You have to realize college has always been the melting pot of trends, with a pinch of style. I believe many are arguing trends like they are style, and not putting it in the place of where it truly is...a trend. I'm sure once they graduate (prayfully) they will begin to pull away from what is trendy and start gravitating to establishing their own sense of style.

Besides it cost money (what they really don't have) to be stylish. Trendy is just a trip to H&M.

Heck I still remember during my college years it was all about being a billboard advertisement. Even if the clothes didn't warrant such attention.

Heck I knew more women with Bebe T-shirts than actual Bebe clothes (actual being clothes that they sale that didn't say Bebe).

[33girl]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

The ideal non-skank coverage rule - according to Cosmo - is 40% skin showing.

LMDAO at Cosmo advocating a "non-skank" rule of any sort.

Originally Posted by agzg

But frankly, it's not our place to judge. We judge the actives enough, without body shaming them all over the place, too. Besides, even the ones that don't pull it off 100% are still pulling it off to some degree (I will never get over how much hotter I was in college than I am now, and it's only been 5 years since I graduated). They're having fun with their clothes, and college is really the only place where short short skirts are anywhere near being age appropriate.

Besides, when minis were popular in the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, there were still way more women trying them than the ones that actually looked good in them. We just have a selective memory OR inflated enough egos to think we pulled them off ourselves.

I mean, I kindof always dressed like a frigid bitch so my current style is pretty in line with that, but every once in a while I'd wear short shorts or a mini skirt and I would have worn them a lot more often had I been more confident. When my bust size was smaller I intentionally showed a lot more cleavage, too. It's just the way a lot of women are when they're in their late teens/early 20s and I really don't think there's anything wrong with it, especially if it's not something they're wearing to say, job interviews, or something.

It's not body shaming. It's wearing what looks best on you. For example...I'm tall. I looked ridiculous when I tried to "peg" my jeans - as if I was waiting for a flood. So even when it was the biggest thing around, I didn't do it. I had enough sense by then (early 20s) to know what looked good and what didn't. Following the pack blindly is for junior high and high school, not college. If you're in college and have a group of friends that makes you feel that you have to dress a certain way, well, maybe it's time to find new friends.

And yeah, I had some sisters who were far from slim who wore mini skirts. BUT. They wore minis that 1) were in heavier fabrics and didn't show every lump and roll and 2) that were length appropriate. They also wore hose or tights and didn't have their Bensons hanging out.

This ho-style is KK and her ilk + remainder backlash from the grunge era which took about 5 years longer to go away than it should have. I think it's already starting to turn around. The last time I went into Delia's, the shirts and stuff seemed a LOT more conservative than what's been in the stores in previous years. You can look sexy, cute and young without putting it all out on display.

[BadCat25]

If you ladies really want to get your noses out of joint you should see what the girls wear at some of the dance clubs I have been to. Braless under sheer tops, going commando with short dresses/skirts, etc. A skank factor of around 100%. Just unreal.

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by BadCat25

If you ladies really want to get your noses out of joint you should see what the girls wear at some of the dance clubs I have been to. Braless under sheer tops, going commando with short dresses/skirts, etc. A skank factor of around 100%. Just unreal.

Ew. But then what can we expect from today's youth when Paris Hilton leads the way in vag flashing.

Not directly related, but what is with the no undies and short skirts thing? And really, it isn't that hard to sit/get out of a car/stand/dance without flashing. But at least have on some panties in case there's an accident...

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

Ew. But then what can we expect from today's youth when Paris Hilton leads the way in vag flashing.

Not directly related, but what is with the no undies and short skirts thing? And really, it isn't that hard to sit/get out of a car/stand/dance without flashing. But at least have on some panties in case there's an accident...

If there's a chance that tripping and falling could result in you accidentally getting some, maybe it's time to reconsider the wardrobe.

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

If there's a chance that tripping and falling could result in you accidentally getting some, maybe it's time to reconsider the wardrobe.

Personally I'm pretty careful about covering my lady bits (another pet peeve: close your legs when you sit if you're wearing a skirt, and if you can't get out of a car correctly, practice), but I can understand a wardrobe malfunction in a mini. That's why PANTIES are so important. I am perpetually flummoxed by mini skirts/dresses and going commando.

Originally Posted by 33girl

Oh believe me, I see that too. On the streets of the South Side of Pittsburgh. In the middle of winter. That's another thing that kills me - yeah, Paris and Lindsay and whoever can wear hardly anything in zero degree temps in NYC because they're driven from place to place in limos and don't have to wait in lines for clubs. But if you have to park your car in BFE and walk - and you still do this - you're a few cards short of a deck.

I say if you're going somewhere where it isn't practical to carry a big warm coat with you, wear some damn clothes. I've been seeing girls in practically nothing walking into the bar the past couple of weeks and I don't understand how they're not losing limbs to frostbite. Maybe I'm just a pansy, but there's no way I could handle that.

[BadCat25]

What I see a lot more of in girls my age is the micro mini/thong panty combo. Not quite as bad as commando but close. What really gets my mom going is if I sit down in a mini and cross my legs at the knee, which I do as a matter of habit. She just hates that.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by BadCat25

If you ladies really want to get your noses out of joint you should see what the girls wear at some of the dance clubs I have been to. Braless under sheer tops, going commando with short dresses/skirts, etc. A skank factor of around 100%. Just unreal.

Oh believe me, I see that too. On the streets of the South Side of Pittsburgh. In the middle of winter. That's another thing that kills me - yeah, Paris and Lindsay and whoever can wear hardly anything in zero degree temps in NYC because they're driven from place to place in limos and don't have to wait in lines for clubs. But if you have to park your car in BFE and walk - and you still do this - you're a few cards short of a deck.

[FleurGirl]

Maybe if we make the hemlines longer the economy will come back?