How short is too short in our 40’s?

I’ll preface this by saying I have always dressed myself by my own standards and what looks good to me. I tend to stick to feminine, classic style, but I occasionally go to adult events and parties, and like to dress a little sexier.

That being said, I am 47, 5’1, and curvy. Tend to carry weight in hips and thighs.

I’ve worn short skirts before, confidently.

However, external voices are getting to my head a little bit. I recently bought a cute secondhand linen skirt set. The skirt is actually a skort, so there’s extra coverage. It falls several inches above the knee, probably mid thigh.

People around me have given opinions ranging from “it’s not flattering on you” to “don’t you dare think you’re too old or too fat to wear that , you look amazing.” In general, Fashion advice dictates this particular item might be fine to lounge around a cottage in, or my backyard, but to wear this out to a restaurant and then a party is not good look.

The thought of posting a pic of myself in it to the internet makes me want to throw up, so I’m really just looking for thoughts from the collective, especially women 40 and up. How short is too short? Normally I’m a fck the rules sort of person, but I don’t enjoying looking foolish either.

Thanks everyone!