What is your preferred length, if any, for a skirt, dress, or shorts?

I usually prefer long dresses. But, a few days ago, I accidentally bought a dress with a hem so high it doesn't cover my butt when I sit down. I only wear it when I'm alone pretending I'm still eighteen.

I have always preferred just above the knee. Not just on me, but others too. It is short enough to show off the legs, but not so short as to show too much.

My grandfather said to me long ago:

"If women's dresses get any shorter than they are these days,
They'll have two more cheeks to powder,
And another place to shave."


Well, guess what, Grandpa? 

Less to shave with lasering.



You meant the legs, right? 

Yeah, right.

I have four knee length golfing skorts.

Generally below the knee.  I have some lovely swishy ankle-length skirts, and a couple of summery skirts that are just above the knee.  Anything shorter than that is quite age-inappropriate.

Quote from: Mrs. Oliphant on June 06, 2025, 03:32:38 PMI usually prefer long dresses. But, a few days ago, I accidentally bought a dress with a hem so high it doesn't cover my butt when I sit down. I only wear it when I'm alone pretending I'm still eighteen.

I do not have any really short dress or skirts, skorts, and shorts.  However some of my PJ tops are be shorter than perhaps they should be, if nothing is worn below!  Sitting down with those may be quite revealing.

But, that is different of course than dress or skirts, skorts, and shorts.