[ColdDayInHell]

Gwyneth Paltrow has been turning more heads than usual at the premieres for her new movie Iron Man. Paltrow, 35, showed up to a string of screenings wearing tiny black dresses paired with towering pumps.



The dearth of fabric has caused some media types to encourage women – even ridiculously fit women with fabulous, flauntable legs – to tone it down a bit. Be fashionable, they seem to say, just don’t do it in a miniskirt.

But it doesn’t seem that the whole issue here is about moms wearing minis. At least part of the issue appears to be about women wearing skirts that are entirely too short (see above, left). Some things should, in public, always be covered by clothing. When it looks as though the public (whether lucky or unlucky is a different issue entirely) will be able to see those things if one bends to pick up a pen, I think that, plain and simple, your skirt is too short.

I firmly believe that confidence and a bit of style – not a birthday after 1980 – should be the only requirements for pulling off a short dress. But if your bare bottom is sitting on the screening room seat because that one yard of fabric can't quite cut it, at least put on a pair of leggings.

What’s your take? Should there be a direct relationship between age and skirt length?

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[SimplyElegant]

For most people, I think there should be. After 40, please no miniskirts. And if you don't have the body to pull it off (meaning that you're worried about what other people think and constantly keep adjusting your skirt or wondering if you look fat), then you shouldn't wear one at any age.

But, Gwenyth looks hot in all of the dresses posted.

[pinksugar]

I don't think there should be a direct link between skirt length and age, for me it's more about the quality of the leg. I personally don't feel comfortable wearing mini skirts even though my birthday is (as they said it) "after 1980" because my legs aren't really good enough. Sure, I could get away with it more easily since I'm young, but it's not that attractive. I prefer to focus on my better features.

That being said, in my opinion, an older woman who DOESN'T have the legs for it somehow looks more like a try hard than a young woman who doesn't have the legs for it. I Personally think only those with good legs should wear them, irrespective of age, LOL

[beaglette]

Originally Posted by ColdDayInHell

What’s your take? Should there be a direct relationship between age and skirt length?

Well yes and no.

No person who is breathing should ever, ever wear something so short that they risk showing their hoo-ha.

And yes, one should dress his/her age. Nothing is worse than seeing a 70 year-old in low-rise jeans, tons of makeup, high-heeled shoes and a tight mini-t-shirt. (btw, no person over age 12 should wear low-rise jeans)

But, hey, I'm a very modest dressing person and, even if my body were hot, still no

Warmly,

Brandi

[ColdDayInHell]

I agree with Rosie that it isn't about age but it's about whether you have the legs for it.

I'm 44 and the mini is my de facto outfit and the moment my thighs turn to tofu, trust me, I will be the first person to cover them up!

Anyway, I don't see what the fuss is with Gwyneth Paltrow's outfits since she's only 35!

Check out 53-year-old French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld's (DOB: 19 September 1954) hemlines over the last few years:

[Ricci]

I figure If ur in your mid thirties or more .. and look quite young still .. u can get away with wearing whatever and its alright ..
and yeah if u have the legs for it

[jacquelyna]

I think that Gwyneth has great legs... however, I do think that the length of the her skirts or a bit too short, regardless of her age.

[Darla_G]

that first outfit is incredibly short, not that I'm complaining mind you. I see all of you points though.


But what exactly is a hoo-ha? i have never heard that term.

[pinksugar]

LOL, darla, a hoo-ha is another term for a woman's privates

[Ricci]

Yup! the hairy hoo-ha lol

[Retro-Violet]

i figure, do it for as long as you can get away wtih it and still look good.

but if your dressing like your 12 and your acutally 30-something, thats a different story.

[Beyonce Welch]

I am 60 and I wear mini's and shorts all the time, weather permitting, if you've got it flaunt it !. That French Editor of Vogue is hot, hot, hot. OMG what gorgeous gams ! She looks especially sexy in that black hose.

[Andi]

that´s ridiculous! Since when is 35 too old to wear a miniskirt or short skirt? I mean unless someone is going all "teen" and wears all pink or sparkles.
Gwyneth fantastic! Maybe she wants to bring a sexier image back since she has been playing the mommy-role for a while now.

[niksaki]

Originally Posted by ColdDayInHell

I agree with Rosie that it isn't about age but it's about whether you have the legs for it.

I'm 44 and the mini is my de facto outfit and the moment my thighs turn to tofu, trust me, I will be the first person to cover them up!

Anyway, I don't see what the fuss is with Gwyneth Paltrow's outfits since she's only 35!

Check out 53-year-old French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld's (DOB: 19 September 1954) hemlines over the last few years:

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...ev/carine1.jpg
http://glamourmag.typepad.com/fashio...ze071018-1.jpg
http://www.osoyou.com/thumb.ashx/med...-7-75-1-a0.jpg
http://aashare.com/515/carine_roitfield_aa.jpg
http://image.rayli.com.cn/0013/2007-...0153148423.jpg

OMG she just looks amazing!