I’m not quite sure when the clothing industry decided to refer to pants and skirts as bottoms. This is the category we have to click on when shopping online.
Ok. These articles of clothing cover the lower half of one’s body and also cover (we hope) one’s literal bottom. But I am not comfortable saying, “I’ve got to run to the store and buy some new bottoms.” There is just something wrong about that statement.
Pants are a good option for the lower half of the body, but pants can be difficult to shop for.
Do we even need to discuss the issue of skin tight pants that show the contour of every muscle or lack of muscle on our bodies? I will wear leggings to a yoga class or under a skirt. But there are approximately three women my age who look good enough in them to wear them in public.
The other extreme is baggy sweat pants. When I see a woman in sweats, I almost always think, “She looks comfortable.” I never think, “She looks great.” Pajamas have traditionally been worn for sleeping. Some traditions are worth keeping.
Somewhere in between there must be a pair of well-fitted, comfortable pants for me.
Skirts are also a great choice for the bottom part of the body.
Any length of skirt goes these days. Some skirts are so short that should you drop something on the ground, you’ll have to leave it there or risk exposure.
I like a knee length or long skirt. At this point in my life, I don’t feel the need to show off my knees or any area above them. And I am referring to a comfortable skirt in which I can walk with a normal stride, not one which will force me to take little, dainty steps against my will.
Shorts are another type of clothing in the bottom category.
I have looked at shorts in stores. They are little squares. It looks as though the manufacturers have run out of fabric. If you happen to be a marathon runner, which I am not, these short shorts may be appropriate.
I tend to shy away from shorts these days. The whole knee issue comes into play. If I need something light like shorts, I wear capris. I imagine that capris were invented by some brilliant person, about my age, perhaps living on the Isle of Capri, who decided to cut off a pair of pants below the knee. But I digress.
Anyway, best of luck with all the shopping problems in this area. Sooner or later we’re bound to get to the bottom of this.