When capri pants first started being a thing, circa 1998, I remember thinking I couldn’t wear them because I am too short. I had read some magazine that said anyone under 5’5″ should avoid them, because the length visually cuts you off mid-calf.

I eventually got some anyway, of course, and they were fine. I am short, and capri pants or a lack thereof aren’t going to change that. And I feel the same way about midi skirts, which seem to be everywhere now. I’m sure experts would say that those of us who are vertically challenged shouldn’t wear them, and if we do, we need to wear sky-high heels. But I don’t really care.

I am in love with this skirt, and it’s perfect with these flat shoes. It also would look good with super high heels, I’m sure, but my job and stilettos don’t really mix. Plus, these have cute little rainbow-colored beads that look like candy on them! Who can resist that?

So, my advice to you is to not listen to the advice of experts who say you are too tall/short/old/young/etc to wear something you love. And wear comfortable shoes.

Skirt: Boden (sold out, but similar here, and mini skirt version here), Top: Boden (old), Shoes: Boden, Lipstick: Lancome “Wannabe.”