Age is an amusing thing.

He found that happiness was U-shaped.

The satisfaction we derive from life decreases in our 20s and 30s.

Woman in mini-skirt

The 40s are signified by a lull before things start looking up again in our 50s.

Social media doesn’t help with the constant availability for comparison right at our fingertips.

For 67-year-old East Tennessee-based mother, grandmother, and YouTuberMelissa,notions about age-appropriate clothing sting a little.

Woman wearing mini-skirt

Do we really have to throw out our mini-skirts when we reach middle age?

Does our wardrobe only have to consist of sweaters and muumuus?

Both her mother and grandmother were style-conscious well into their old age.

Woman in denim miniskirt

“I think each of us has a personal style.

The third lesson is about embracing “your right to feel sexy at every age.”

Mini-skirts come with rules for how best they should be worn.

Woman in ruffled mini-skirt

But do these rules include the over-50-year-olds?

Is showing off your legs only meant for the younger folk?

Lovers of shorter hemlines would tell you otherwise.

Woman in miniskirt and tights

It’s perfectly possible to style a mini-skirt and look fabulous at the same time.

Here are some suggestions for how.

How you style the mini-skirt obviously depends on the occasion and your personal preference.

We all should have the freedom to wear what feels right at a particular time or occasion.”

This look for women over 50 by fashion TikToker@alexandra.e.styleis both charming and classy.

Perfect for an evening out with friends or even a casual morning affair.

it’s possible for you to never go wrong with white.

But even with that level of confidence, there are days when we don’t feel our best.

Leggings and tights become true friends on days like those.

Still feel like wearing the mini-skirt you picked up at the mall on a whim?

Pair them with your favorite tights or leggings and you’re all good to go.

This is also perfect for keeping warm in cooler weather.

Switch it up with dresses

Ladies!

Your mini skirts and dresses dont have to live in the pass WEAR IT!

Tights are an option here too if you want some coverage.

Comfort goes hand in hand with style.

For Francisco, it’s not about being age-appropriate, it’s about being lifestyle or personality-appropriate.