Do you remember when we wore granny dresses? They were countryfied and prudish long dresses with high necks, long sleeves, and ruffles. They may have been a counter to our daring mid-thigh mini-skirts.
Granny dresses haven’t exactly gone away but are now much sexier. They’re also an attractive and comfortable clothing item now that many of us are grannies.
Go, calico girl
The old Granny Dresses had calico designs with tiny prints. Modern-day versions have bolder designs but still have a charming and casual country look.
High-neck collars are not required
As a teenager, I remember seeing granny dresses with high and sweetly modest necklines and ruffles.
High necklines are helpful for older women who want to hide their neck wrinkles but granny dresses with scoop or V-necks are flattering too. Who says we grannies can’t be alluring? Most active women over 50 aren’t sitting in rocking chairs crocheting like they did in the good old days.
At home comfort
A long-sleeved and airy maxi dress made of cotton is cool while still covering up body flaws. Depending on the style of the dress, you can wear granny dresses to lounge around the house or go out and party.
Some of my favorite granny dress designs
The granny dresses below are modern and sexier versions of the design that will not make you look like you walked off the set of Little House on the Prairie.
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I can’t help but think of plural wives!
LOL! That’s funny, Carol.
Heehee! Many years ago, when Husby was building our underground house, he ordered massive beams from a small , privately-owned sawmill in British Columbia. He told me the owner was a ‘Fundamentalist’, whatever that means. And that he had 3 wives. When the guy came to deliver our beams, he had one of his wives with him. Was I friendly? Outgoing? Invite her in for tea? Sadly (it’s one of my more shameful moments), I stared at her through the kitchen window. I wanted to see how she was dressed! She just sat in the cab of the truck the whole 15 minutes and never got out. Sigh.
LOL!
I did wear mine “command” back in the day. Now I need a Poise to keep me poised.
LOL!
My mom had so many of those pattern packets when I was little. I love the blue dress.
The blue one is pretty, Rena. They’re comfy too.
I would definitely be caught alive in several of these! Uber cute!
Thanks, Diane. Glad you like them.