Dresses and Skirts? - Tucson,AZ

My butt looks way better in a pair of jeans, and it hides my belly better, BUT... I love HEELS and so I often wear skirts or dresses just so I can wear some high, high heels :)

Might I add, I'm super, glow in the dark white. My legs look like glowsticks. I just don't care ;)

I love dresses and skirts. My legs still look good, but I do have a belly.. I find dresses all of the time that I think look fine. I have a belly.. not a tummy..
Anything that gives me a waist.. Solids on the bottom and pattern on the top.

If you are weird, so am I. I wear jeans and a T-shirt, often dressed up with a beaded necklace, most of the time.

I'm a construction manager, and I don't want to deal with the guys turning into morons when I walk onto a jobsite, so I NEVER wear skirts to work. I do own a few for going-out purposes, but... what with the 60-hour a week job and the 2 kids with all their kid activities they need shuttling back and forth from... date night happens about twice a year, sadly. But when it happens, I wear a dress or skirt! I have very long legs so skirts/dresses work for me. I will tell you that if you're shy about your tummy area, Spanx are your best friend - check them out and you may change the way you think about things that are more form-fitting around the middle! (And try to wear empire-waist or sheath style dresses that don't have a fitted waist.) Also, try Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs for when you wear shorts. That stuff covers a multitude of sins (visible veins, pale pasty color, etc). Those are my 2 go-to secrets! :)

If you're weird...I am too. ;)
Oh wait-I am weird. Lol.

don't wear a circle skirt! It will increase your width!

Wear a straight-cut skirt, longer length to slim & lengthen your look....especially when paired with a heel of some height. Don't wear flats!

If you have a belly, then wear a blazer/sweater/etc or a longer top over the skirt. My go-to & one/only skirt is almost ankle-length & as straight as can be. It's dark, dark eggplant....& pairs beautifully with all colors! I can dress it up for weddings, somber it up for funerals, & even use it for a witch costume!

All this said, tho', I really do prefer my closet full of pants.....casual, business casual, & dressy! I love how they lengthen my look.....

okay, have you been reading my mind??? LOL, I am the same way. except I am a bit overweight. but, having 3 kids in a 20 month time frame will do it to ya!! my oldest is 2 1/2 and the twins are 10 months old. I LOVE dresses, think they are so pretty....on other people that is. I am not a fan of short skirts or shorts because I too do not like my legs. my husband would have me wearing shorter skirts if it were up to him though. I just dont think I have the right body shape for skirts. and with dresses they really need to kind of "fit to" your body right? and I dont want that image out there to scare people..hahaha.

Last time I wore a dress was probably when I got married. Last time I wore a skirt was in the 90's.
L.

hmmm i think dresses tend to make people skinnier looking, I had the same issue b/c dresses would fall off my chest and straight down and I felt I looked chubby in thems, so I purchased a few scarves and belts and will tie them around right under the chest area or waist to pull the dress in and be more fitted.

You COULD be wierd. That's anybody's guess.
LOL. Just kidding.
:)

I actually am more comfortable in dresses and skirts because I am built like a stick and can't find pants to fit me.
I always wear a slip under my dresses and skirts.
I'm thin, but very conscious of my middle because I've had two kids and numerous operations and a flat stomach is out of the picture for me.
However, there are really cute dresses that are cut and have darts in such a way that they make you look smaller around the middle.
The accountant at my job is also a professional belly dancer/instructor on the side and she has curves everywhere.
You'd think belly dancing would be a good workout, and it is, but all the belly dancers I know have tummies.
They wear skirts and dresses. Form fitting ones too.
They figure they have hips and a tummy and some thighs and they shake their belly dancing groove thing in MORE revealing stuff.
Our accountant is beautiful, she's a single mother. She makes money belly dancing.
She's not ashamed of her body at all.
She dresses really cute for work, doesn't try to hide an inch of herself.
I mean, she dresses pretty conservatively but she doesn't shy away from skirts.
Come to think of it.....I've NEVER seen her in a pair of pants.

Find some cute stuff.
Get slips to wear underneath.

I was raised that such petticoats are proper attire with a dress or skirt and then I realized as an adult why giving your slip the slip one day can be very embarrassing.
I walked back in at a job from lunch wearing what I thought was a very safe red dress and one of the men at work started teasing me about seeing straight through that dress with the sun behind me as I came in the door.

It sounds like you need to find some time to try some clothes on and find the right fit.
Why don't you like your legs?
I have a scar on my right leg from a motorcycle accident. It's about 8 inches long and 4 inches wide where the tail pipe landed on top of me. I don't let it stop me wearing skirts. Or even shorts.
For work, I keep my legs covered, but for everything else....
I don't let it bother me.
I'm happy to have my leg.

Embrace who you are.
Make improvements as you can it it's what will make you happy.
In the meantime, don't be afraid to try new things.
People likely won't judge you as much as you judge yourself.

Best wishes.

I wear skirts most of the time. I like the way they flow. I think that they add a softness to the home as I move from room to room with various tasks. I think they are way more comfortable than pants. I do not at all like dresses. I will occasionally wear one if we have a fancy dinner or something like that. The way I am built makes them less flattering than skirts. I have a couple of nice dresses that look good, but mosst casual dresses are not flattering to me. I often find my skirts at Christopher and Banks if that gives you an idea. I like some of their stuff and not so much on other things they carry.
I also carry any extra weight in my stomach area. I have thin thighs and legs and hips, so it can be difficult finding something flattering, especially dresses. I also have a large bust size, which tends to flow down to the rest of the dress. So, something that sort of breaks that up is helpful for me. I never wear shorts. Ever. Capris, yes. Shorts, no. After my horse riding accident which left me with a scar from my hip to my knee, I sort of ruled out things that show my legs at all. :)

Why would you be "weird" for having likes/dislikes? Everyone does. And don't say your "body is weird looking." Remember YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL--JUST AS YOU ARE.

But I do know a little about bellies. Cardio, muscle mass and diet are what reduce the belly. As we age, our muscle mass decreases and more fat goes to our belly. I heard that on Dr. Oz! So pump some iron, get on your bike an ride, and remember: "Fat belly girls, WE make the rockin' world go 'round!" ;-)

Oh, and I like snug boxers, slips or something similar under my skirts too. I don't like to wear any dress without a slip under it.

I don't even own a pair of pants! lol

Skirts and dresses are like any other article of clothing-you have to try on different styles to see what is most flattering for your figure. Posture makes a difference as well.

I almost always wear a slip, often a smoother, along with hose, so I don't feel naked underneath. =)

I don't know your age, but I hope you'll get past the feelings so many of us had as teenagers-not liking certain parts of our bodies. Don't let that hinder you!

As for wearing a skirt, it's a nice way to show off your femininity (mine are all below the knee), and you'll even notice men being more gentleman like with opening doors, watching their language in front of you, etc. (Not that you are looking for the attention-I'm married and not looking for attention either-it is just more ladylike to them, and their manners show thru a bit stronger a lot of the time.)

Nope not weird. I own two dresses, Have worn one of them once, the other three times. I haven't worn a skirt in years. :)

totally not weird. I hate dresses and skirts and will only wear them if I HAVE to. I will wear shorts though if it's hot enough out.

I actually find dresses and skirts much more comfortable than jeans. Less constricting, and they hide my belly too. If I go up or down in weight, my dresses and skirts still fit while my jeans might not. So, I do wear dresses and skirts as long as I possibly can. Unfortunately in Utah, the weather does not really allow for dresses and skirts most of the year. It gets pretty cold and snowy about Nov 1-April 30!

I love dresses. I wear them more often than I wear my pantsuits for work. I LIVE in flowy dresses on the weekends! When it gets cold, I always wear tights or leggings with boots so that I feel warm and covered.

Nope...I've felt self conscious and have worn pants mostly...Own only a few skirts and a couple of dresses. I too feel fat! But like some of the other posts said there are all kinds of styles out there and there is bound to be a few that are flattering and make us feel feminie and beautiful!!!

Check out this website for full figured women:

http://www.full-figured-beauty.com/index.html

I am considered an apple shape figure, with the large bosom and a belly to go with it. I love skirts on hot days, as the air flow keeps me cool.

The biggest tip with larger bellied woman is to avoid short skirts, tight short skirts are a big no-no.

GL! Wear what you love!

I know many larger women with large bellies who look great in skirts. What kind of skirts have you tried? Full, circle skirts are usually very flattering on larger women. Straight pencil skirts can look really good. Skirts with higher bands look good too, like this:
http://laviepetite.blogspot.com/2011/09/very-shiney-givea...

I think it also depends on the type of top you pair it with more than the skirt. A black circle skirt with a flowy tunic type top would look pretty.... or a side wrap top with a ruched middle to help tone the tummy area. A blouse with a cute cardigan, or a casual button up with the sleeves rolled... I'm also thin with a thicker belly. i have a little belly corset that can help if I want to look really good.

I wear skirts/dress at least once a week for church.

I love skirts though and wear them all the time, I wear a cute black jersey skirt with a vneck and it's totally cute, casual and comfortable. I prefer my skirts longer, like knee length, and will wear a slip if I need to feel more layers.

Wrap dresses will do wonders for your waist, and empire waist and maxi dresses will too!

Shabby apple has a great body fit guide:
http://www.shabbyapple.com/t-FitToFlatter.aspx

I am wearing a dress tomorrow for my brother's wedding first time in years!!! I am borrowing it from my daughter and I had to go out and buy shoes, a sweater, and pantyhose (and yes pantyhose are coming back in style). It has been so long. I will wear long skirts once and awhile. As for shorts I like the longer ones also. The only time I will wear the shorter ones are for jogging and when I go camping alone with my husbands since he likes it!

Not weird at all. I hate wearing dresses & don't think I even own a skirt. I also hate wearing shorts. Living in AZ, its really hard not to wear shorts, but I stick with the capri's, they at least cover my knees, which is what I hate the most!!! IF I have to wear a dress or skirt, its going to be very long & I have to wear some sort of spandex thing underneath to keep my legs from rubbing together and my lower belly sucked in (sorry, TMI). I just make sure I'm comfortable in whatever it is I wear!!!

Good luck to you!

No, your not weird! Ok, so no--I don't wear skirts/dresses all the time. I am more a dressy jeans and cute top kinda girl with a nice heel or boot. I wear dresses about 2x a month and skirts hardly ever. As for the skirt/dresses---have you tried shapers to wear underneath? They help alot as well as Spanx or super fitted tights/nylons. GL

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Have you tried a wrap or empire waist dress? My abs will never be the same after my DD (8 lb baby and I have a very short torso) but I do still have dresses I like. Maybe go out with a good friend and shop for something that makes you feel happy, just so you have a "go to" dress for weddings and dates.

I don't wear dresses a lot but I probably wear them once week, usually for church.

I checked out your profile and from your picture I can see you are a young, very pretty woman. And from looking at yur other posts you have a 4.5 month old baby, so I would guess the belly is baby fat. The good news is you can exercise and change your diet to get rid of the extra belly fat and tone your legs.
I do wear dresses and skirt often. I like my legs but I too have the belly fat issue. The secret to looking good in dresses and skirts is to go shopping and try on lots of styles to find the styles or styles that look good on you. Take along a friend who has a style you like and get her opinions.
Look for slightly fitted to fitted styles that fit and they will hide the belly.

Not weird. I never wear skirts or dresses by themselves unless it's boiling hot. Except, I've found some cute little short skirts that I wear with long pants or jeans underneath. Same with dresses - I wear them as long tops, with pants underneath. In fact, right now I'm wearing a cute frilled denim mini with black trousers underneath.

Before having kids I wore skirts/dresses all the time when it was warm. I didn't own a single pair of shorts. After my first was born I tried to still wear my skirts but found it to be a pain crawling around on the floor to play with him and all. Then I went out by myself with him to run some errands one day. I went to put the stroller in the trunk of the car, a gust of wind came up and my skirt got caught on the stroller and up it went. The parking lot got a nice show of my pink panties LOL
I went out and bought shorts after that.
I can't remember the last time I wore a dress because I can't nurse in one. I think the last time was when I was in a wedding, I put it on at the last moment, wore it long enough for the wedding and pictures after and changed because I had a 7 month old I was nursing. I've worn skirts a handful of times since my 3 were born. The one exception is when we work renaissance faires. I always wear exercise shorts underneath them so I can keep up with kids and not flash everyone. It's also a bit more comfortable.
I love skirts but I'll wait a while longer before I wear them more then I do.

Not weird. I love skirts. But that is mostly due to the fact that my house is like a sauna most days. We have no ac and the temp inside was 98 f. Lovely.