A little thing, thats been tugging at my mind all day. Today I wore a denim skirt. Admittedly, on the shorter side, with thick black tights, timberland boots and a think wool fleece. I felt confident, happy and paired it with a new jumper which had arrived online. I felt great. Due to my height (6ft 1), I am used to stares from all genders towards my legs – I do not find it harassing, as I am tall and I love it. However, whilst walking along in Edinburgh city centre after having lunch with a friend, a man aged 60+ overtook us, stopped and commented ‘I just thought I would let you know, your skirts so short everybody can see your knickers – nice look’. My friend & I stopped, shocked. I looked down at my skirt, it was fine, and my friend checked to see. Since this, I have felt conscience of what I look like – I went home and changed immediately and felt disgusted at myself – why should I be made to feel this way about wearing a denim skirt? I know it has been a minor thing, but it has stayed with me all day. Was it a seasonal thing? Would this have happened if I had worn it in summer like lots other 21 years olds? Did other people think this during the day? Who knows. But I know how I feel not and it is not acceptable.
