How to Confidently Wear a Skort Over 50
My foray into shorts territory this spring has me naturally turning to skorts. So many of you have recommended skorts as a comfy option that I thought I’d look into how to wear a skort over 50. I’m delighted to partner once again with Kohl’s and Collective Voice to share a fun skort look in classic neutrals.
What are skorts?
Skorts started as athletic wear but offer so much more for a woman’s summer wardrobe and are a great option for daily wear. They’re a hybrid blend of a skirt with shorts that provide a comfortable, versatile option for women of all ages. Skorts are a great alternative to shorts for women who don’t like their backside outlined in shorts or just want a more elevated silhouette. They’re much easier to move around in than a skirt and protect your modesty while bending over and moving around a lot.
I opted for a neutral look here which can dress up or down with a change of shoes and accessories. This Lands End skort is a pull-on style in a moisture-wicking, wrinkle-resisting fabric that provides UPF 50+ sun protection that’s great for outdoor activities. They come in three colors, sizes XS-XL…the petite option is here, plus size here.
How long should your skorts be?
Skorts come in varying lengths, and you should choose the length that flatters you best and provides the coverage you prefer.
This knee-length skort is 19″ long and has attached shorts with a 5″ inseam. They come right to the top of my knee, which is a nice modest length on me.
The shorts attached to this skort are nice and long, so they provide plenty of coverage which translates to extra protection against thigh chafing. The skirt portion is polyester, and the shorts are polyester and spandex, so they stretch with you as you move around.
This Croft & Barrow Skort is 18″ long so my entire knee shows...plus size option here. They come in sixteen colors/patterns, sizes 4-18. They’re also a pull-on style and are made from a cotton/poly/rayon/spandex blend that has a smooth, crisp feel. The description does not list the length of the attached shorts but they also offer thigh chafing protection.
What tops to wear with a skort
Skorts pair nicely with knit tops or tees, and a button-down shirt or blouse. In fact, since the shorts don’t show, you could easily style a skort with a casual blazer for a more polished look.
I opted for a Lands End Sumpima cotton tank that will easily layer under everything. I love that the straps are plenty wide and will cover any and all bra straps. It’s available in ten colors, sizes XS-XL Tall. The scoop neck is shallow enough to maintain your modesty when you bend over…always a plus in my book.
I I topped the tank with this Nina Leonard crocheted cardigan that dresses the look up a teeny bit…plus size option here. This cardigan is slightly cropped, so comes just to the waist and doesn’t overpower the skort. It’s available in five shades and is selling out fast! This is a great little cardi to go over so many things for a bit of arm coverage this summer. I opted for black to give a longer line with the skort.
Shoes to wear with a skort
Skorts look great with tennies and sandals of all heel heights, but I would skip the stilettos :). I’d beware of wearing a skort with ballet flats because they can tend to look heavy and potentially stodgy. Lots of summer wedges have ankle straps, but I chose these peep-toe Lifestride wedge sandals without an ankle strap to help elongate the look of my leg. They come in five colors, including taupe, which would have elongated my leg even more.
My Vera Wang straw tote comes in black and natural, black and orange, and all black. I chose the two-tone with natural because it’ll go with more things and is perfect with my wedge sandals. It has a removable and adjustable crossbody strap and is made from durable paper straw.
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A skort can be dressed up or down to fit your style esthetic and are a cool option for busy summer days. Do you wear skorts?
Thanks for reading and be sure to wear what makes you feel confident.
I never wear skorts. I have very wide hips and shoulders so all that cloth jusrt makes me look even larger! And adding another layer here in Florida is just awful! But you nice in all of them.
Skorts are great and I love the black and white outfit on you!
I have skorts in navy, black and red. I purchased them a long time ago from QVC; Susan Graver line. I think she still features some.
I never wear them until I’ve used self-tanner on my legs! That seems to diminish the “shortness” a bit and makes me feel more comfortable baring my legs.
I rely on self tanner too
I finally found a skort where the shorts were long enough to stay put on my thighs. Chico’s! But the skort is 2 inches above the knee on my thunder thighs. Is that an appropriate casual look for a “mature” woman? TIA
I think that’s totaly approrpiate! Women our age wear shorts much shorter than that.
I mistakenly pressed Done while I was still drafting my post. For skorts, I like these brands: Title Nine (for prints), & EleVen (for black). I wear the skorts with tank tops (grey, black or a color) under a white long sleeve shirt. They work well in the hot Texas summer. Susan
I wondered which size you selected on LandsEnd skort? Some say size down in reviews. Wondered what your experience was on size as it looks like a good fit for you. Thanks for reviewing. Had never considered before!
Suzanne
I’m wearing the small. I try to list all sizes below the pictures. I do think it runs large so you could size down.