Hmmmm…..

These pictures were taken a while back, after a suggestion by my nail tech that the tunic I was wearing would serve as a cute mini-dress, when worn with some opaque black tights to cover my panties and protect my modesty. (“In addition, it’d take more than a few years off your age…particularly after I give you a full set of 1″ long red fingernail extensions!”)

As you can see, I didn’t end up wearing the nails….but after trying on the outfit at home, I have several thoughts:

First, it’s SHORT! Wow, what a feeling!

Second, it’s superb freedom, but would not be comfortable in cold weather without leggings. And in summer, with leggings or tights, likely not comfy either. It probably would be a spring/fall outfit…unless, of course, wearing tunics as dresses turns out to be so much fun that I wear them with pantyhose (maybe fishnets?) Or perhaps even bare-legged (yes, of course with panties) in warm weather…OMG!

Third, such short dresses put my legs on full-time display, with no possible way to hide them. That’s not a problem; simply a fact of life that mini-dresses impose on every girl who wears them. And it would be quite the adventure!

Fourth, movements requiring sitting or bending would require pre-planning and keeping knees/legs together, to avoid showing my bottom for more than a glimpse. Simply using an escalator would likely give anyone behind me an upskirt view. Thus, cute panties would be mandatory when not wearing leggings or opaque tights! (Heck, back in college in the 70’s, I was that typical guy enjoying following mini-skirted girls. It’s “payback time” – I’ll now be that girl in short dresses, showing off my legs and pretty panties!) I’d also have to be careful that my dress doesn’t ride up under my purse – it’s happened. Maybe that’s why girls check their hems so often?

Fifth, my nail tech’s right – it really does take a few years off my apparent age. From what I see on the internet, some older women wear short dresses simply to look younger. And I admit that someday I’d love to try those luscious long red talons…even if it means I can’t type!

Sixth, a pair of 5″ heels would look fabulous with this outfit, but I haven’t had much luck with heels of any height. Sad but true… Thus, at least initially, I’d have to wear flats or less than 1-1/2″ heels. In the proper weather conditions, my nail tech even thinks these mini-dresses would be the perfect travel outfit, worn with freshly-shaved-and-tanned bare legs, cute panties, and twenty long and beautiful red nails (making wearing sandals all the time a requirement) .

Seventh, I’ve worn these tunics with leggings more than a few times already, with no issues at all, even from Wifey. She already has given me her unfavorable opinion of short dresses without them. So, what do you think, ladies? Would tights or pantyhose make this tunic a viable mini-dress outfit? My biggest concern is that I don’t want to appear slutty. Advice will be sincerely appreciated. (And for the gentlemen who read this blog – you know who you are – your opinion is very valuable too.)

After giving it some thought, a fabulous side benefit to dressing like this for entire solo excursions: it would save tons of room in my suitcase! Leave pants and shirts at home – girls don’t need ’em. Just take two pretty knee-length dresses for dinners out, and seven tunic dresses, a pair of sandals to wear (also take a spare pair), opaque tights/sheer pantyhose, and cute panties. Wear each outfit for two days, and that’s enough for 14 days on the road. They won’t take much room in my suitcase. Perhaps I could even handle my own luggage, and not need men to help me! (Though there probably would be no lack of candidates to do so!)

Should I try to work up the courage to actually wear this outfit in public? If so, would a different color combination work better? (Royal blue tunic/black tights and black flats, purple or red tunic/tan tights and tan flats, tan tunic with black tights and tan flats? What about pantyhose?) Your comments will help me with that decision!

Thanks,

Mandy