Vivica A. Fox stepped out for a night of revelry at Greystone Manor a few days back in a delectably form fitting, thigh skimming mini dress by Michael Costello below.
Ms. Fox is 50 and fabulous, and honestly looks better than some of her contemporaries. The same could be said for serial mini skirt supporter Jennifer Lopez, who at 45-years-old, is definitely not afraid to show off her toned legs.
42-year-old Cameron Diaz loves a mini red carpet moment.
And though an extreme example, 56-year-old Madonna rarely even wears pants at all.
Quite a few factors make these women exceptions to the rule: they’re famous, and here to entertain, so they get a sartorial pass in most cases. Also, these women look ah-mazing for their age. If you’re 45, yet have the body of a twenty something, why not show it off?
I also think it comes down to fit. Perhaps Auntie Viv’s dress was a bit on the tight and short side, and could’ve used a little more fabric. But if the proportions are more forgiving, then why can’t a woman of a certain age wear a short skirt?
I’m personally slightly conservative, raised by somewhat strict parents, but I say that if you got it, and it looks tasteful and classy, flaunt it. You only live once. And perhaps when you’re 102 like Alice Barker (did you see the video? Check it out here), you’ll wish you had.
What say you?
V Becks in 41
What do you think?
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