Comments on: When is a Dress Too Short for Work, What’s Modern, What Shoes Work, and How to Deal if You’re Tall or Short

By: Kelli

Kelli — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 19:30:50 +0000

I’m 5’7″ 135 lbs and have some curves and I too feel frumpy or matronly with anything covering my knees. Most of my skirts are about an inch above my kneecaps but they do tend to ride up a bit when I walk and especially when I’m sitting. While I find myself constantly tugging at my hems at my desk at work to keep too much of my thighs exposed, I’ve accepted it as a cost of looking good.

By: Kathi

Kathi — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 18:47:30 +0000

Hi Kat

I am a newcomer to your blog and just LOVVE it!

I am a transgender woman who is transitioning and, part that is building a work wardrobe. I am 6’2″ (rectangle shape) and trying to find enough length is skirt and dresses is tough. I have found that knowing dress/skirt length and how it relates on your body is invaluable for online shopping. The C length is desireable, but the D length is reality for many skirts/dresses I have tried.

I fhave two Grace Elements pencil skirts that hit the bottom of my knee cap…(26″ length). JCPenney/Worthington skirts are JUST right…23″ skirts seems to be the minimum work-appropriate length for me

Calvin Klein dresses is a close call for me, Ralph Lauren really depends on the cut of the dress. Any dresses that have a defined waist (fit/flare, etc) can be the kiss of death because of my longer torso.

Then there are shoes…a challenge unto themselves. Ha Ha

Thanks!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 21:51:56 +0000

In reply to Jaydee. I'm 5'10'' with a pterodactyl-like wingspan. My fingertips hit only an inch or two above my kneecap. I prefer a dress that falls closer to the knee than mid-thigh because 1) control top; 2) I do lots of carrying/bending/lugging file boxes/pushing carts, and I'm not exactly graceful or ladylike; and 3) it just looks better and sleeker on my body. That said, I don't think dress 1 is categorically too short.

By: Mrs. Bourget

Mrs. Bourget — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 21:01:13 +0000

In reply to Dealtwiththis. I hear ya!! This shorter dress trend is forcing teachers to wear trousers or forgo sitting for story-time.

By: Mrs. Bourget

Mrs. Bourget — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 20:56:46 +0000

I teach in an elementary school as do millions of women who are desperate to find appropriate dresses for work. Our dresses need to be short enough to flatter but long enough to cover essentials while sitting in front of 7 year olds who are seated on the floor. We must also be able to write up high on a white board and take ink, dirt, snot, glue, food and dirt in stride.
So I’m looking for washable dresses with b or c length that cost less than $40. …sigh

By: L

Mon, 01 May 2017 14:07:48 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Agree!!!! It only looks ok with a stiletto heel but frankly, above the knee is so much prettier and I'd much rather wear a wedge or chunkier heel.