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Spooky
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« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2012, 11:17:PM »

I usually wear skirts to my knees, so at least when I'm sitting my knees are still covered. 
8 inches below your knee is pretty long....and that gets pretty hot in the summer

I don't mean to pick on you, but I have seen this comment about long skirts being hot before and I don't understand it.  I think that long skirts made of light material are the coolest, most comfortable thing to wear in summer.

That's cuz you live in Canada!  LOL
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« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2012, 11:32:PM »

I usually wear skirts to my knees, so at least when I'm sitting my knees are still covered. 
8 inches below your knee is pretty long....and that gets pretty hot in the summer

I don't mean to pick on you, but I have seen this comment about long skirts being hot before and I don't understand it.  I think that long skirts made of light material are the coolest, most comfortable thing to wear in summer.

That's cuz you live in Canada!  LOL

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Funny as that is, I live in Texas and I tend to agree with that statement. Light extra long skirts with oversized necklaces, tank top and cardigan is the way to go for me. I will occasionally wear a skirt right below the knee, but most of my skirts/dresses are of light material that go down to my ankles. It is VERY comfortable.
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« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2012, 12:53:AM »

I love my skirts but I just need some kind of contraption that keeps little hands from pulling them down all day long.  I'm thinking I will start a new trend - long skirts with suspenders!   LOL
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« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2012, 01:18:AM »

I love my skirts but I just need some kind of contraption that keeps little hands from pulling them down all day long.  I'm thinking I will start a new trend - long skirts with suspenders!   LOL

THIS! Also, I tend to step on my own skirt too, particularly going up the stairs, always the ones with the elastic waistband. Nothing too embarrassing yet but some close calls.
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« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2012, 01:19:AM »

I think covering the knees when seated is a good minimum -- I tend to wear mid calf or longer most of the time, though because then I don't even have to think about it.  It also depends on the day -- and the wind.  On a windy day I will wear an ankle-length skirt made from a heavy weight fabric that will not blow in the wind, and isn't super poofy (poofy skirts catch air more).

I also agree with the poster who said that "8 inches" doesn't mean much, since it depends on your height.  8 inches on me is about 2 inches above the ankle bone, for example.  Unless you are starting from the top of the kneecap.
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« Reply #15 on: January 16, 2012, 01:43:AM »

I love my skirts but I just need some kind of contraption that keeps little hands from pulling them down all day long.  I'm thinking I will start a new trend - long skirts with suspenders!   LOL

THIS! Also, I tend to step on my own skirt too, particularly going up the stairs, always the ones with the elastic waistband. Nothing too embarrassing yet but some close calls.

Yes, its particularly annoying when your heel gets stuck on the bottom seam as you're getting up from kneeling during Mass  Crazy!
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« Reply #16 on: January 16, 2012, 02:46:AM »

Yes, its particularly annoying when your heel gets stuck on the bottom seam as you're getting up from kneeling during Mass  Crazy!

I have torn out so many hems doing this.
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« Reply #17 on: January 16, 2012, 03:14:AM »

Yes, its particularly annoying when your heel gets stuck on the bottom seam as you're getting up from kneeling during Mass  Crazy!

I have torn out so many hems doing this.

Altar boys probably have a lot of experience getting shoes caught on seams.   But since they don't own the cassock, they can just hurriedly put it away after Mass and skedaddle before anyone knows who tore it.   LOL
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« Reply #18 on: January 16, 2012, 08:46:AM »

I think covering the knees when seated is a good minimum -- I tend to wear mid calf or longer most of the time, though because then I don't even have to think about it.  It also depends on the day -- and the wind.  On a windy day I will wear an ankle-length skirt made from a heavy weight fabric that will not blow in the wind, and isn't super poofy (poofy skirts catch air more).

I also agree with the poster who said that "8 inches" doesn't mean much, since it depends on your height.  8 inches on me is about 2 inches above the ankle bone, for example.  Unless you are starting from the top of the kneecap.

Yes, that's the rule of thumb I've heard & try to stick to - skirt that covers the knees in any position. 
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« Reply #19 on: January 16, 2012, 08:52:AM »

Yes, its particularly annoying when your heel gets stuck on the bottom seam as you're getting up from kneeling during Mass  Crazy!

I have torn out so many hems doing this.

Altar boys probably have a lot of experience getting shoes caught on seams.   But since they don't own the cassock, they can just hurriedly put it away after Mass and skedaddle before anyone knows who tore it.   LOL

True dat, true dat  LOL
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