Short skirts in winter – style, reviews and your own standards

There are items of clothing that I like.
And there are items of clothing that I actually like, but a voice immediately sounds as soon as I take them out of the closet. A voice asking if this is really a good idea. Should I wear that? Whether that “works”.
For me, short skirts belong exactly in this category.
Not because I find them uncomfortable or impractical. But because they are loaded with reviews. Reviews that have stuck at some point and are surprisingly long-lasting. I always notice that I have to actively remind myself that such sentences from the past should no longer have any influence on my look today. And when I think about it carefully, this blog post follows on almost seamlessly from last week’s post.

Short skirts in winter are completely normal for me

I like to wear short skirts in winter. Not as a statement, not out of spite and not to prove anything to anyone. But simply because I like them.

In winter, tights, boots and materials give short skirts a completely different effect to me than in summer. They appear more attracted, calmer and often even more harmonious. Fine tights are not a necessary evil, but rather a central stylistic element. They combine colors, bring calm to a look and ensure that a short skirt is exactly where it belongs in winter.

And yet I know that brief hesitation. This pausing in front of the mirror. This weighing up that actually has nothing to do with the outfit.
Because if pants make me look wider than I am, what does that mean? And for whom? And why should that even be a problem?

Today I’ll wear what I like,
not what old comments suggest.

Evaluations become established even after they have been questioned for a long time

I know that such inner voices rarely come out of nowhere. At some point someone said something. Maybe casually, maybe well-intentioned, maybe completely thoughtless. A comment about knees, legs, proportions or weight. And even if you weren’t even hurt at the time, sometimes something sticks with you.
Not as a clear memory, but as a feeling. As uncertainty. As a thought that appears before you even make a conscious decision.
I notice in myself that I have to actively remind myself that these judgments shouldn’t dictate what I wear. That they have nothing to do with my current body, my style or my taste. And above all, they are not a benchmark.

Why short skirts often tell more about thoughts than about legs

I now believe that many items of clothing fail not because of the fit, but because of old ideas. Of evaluations that we have adopted and that we continue to carry around with us, even if they no longer suit us.
Short skirts in winter are a good example for me. Not because they are brave, but because they show how quickly you limit yourself without realizing it.
I wear them today because they are part of my style. Not because I’ve overcome anything, but because I keep reminding myself that old comments shouldn’t decide what has space in my closet.

Tights, little routines and things that make my everyday life easier

When I wear short skirts in winter, tights play a big role for me. I like fine materials and handle them with care. For me, this also includes putting on tights with butler gloves. I’ve always done this, simply because it protects the material and avoids runs.

If you would like to take a look at these butler gloves, you can find them here on Amazon (affiliate link) – I just bought the pair. Some time ago I also dedicated a separate blog post to the topic of tights, which talked about care, storage and a relaxed approach to fine materials. If you like, you can read it here.

Not every thought is allowed to have a say

I’m not saying that we should throw all fashion rules overboard. I still use them myself. They can be helpful. Provide orientation. Give security. But one advantageous outfit is just an option, not a requirement for style.
Because style is not created where we optimize ourselves, but where we dare to be ourselves.
Sometimes that’s classic.
Sometimes rebellious and
sometimes elegant.
Sometimes… pants-in-boots-just-because-you-can.
And maybe that’s exactly the point:
There’s no better look than one that feels like personality. Not the one that only looks like an advantage.

What do you no longer wear – and why?

Is there a piece of clothing that you actually like, but that has been hanging in your closet for far too long because a rating has become fixed at some point?
I’m really interested in what you say sometimes.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to read and stop by. I really appreciate that. I wish you a nice and relaxed 3rd Advent.

THANK YOU 🖤

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