Leggings

Oh my I hadn't given ankle length leggings a thought as I don't own any, mine are all calf length , I'm quite short and ankle length look terrible on me.

Can't really see the point of wearing leggings with a mid-calf length dress.

I have some nice knee length and just below the knee length jersey dresses bought specifically to wear with leggings. My leggings are only ever black, navy or grey. According to the dress I usually wear flat pumps or laced plimsol type shoes.
I find it sometimes is more flattering if the leggings are rolled up to make a little cuff and take them above the ankle bone.

Black leggings can look awfully hot on a warm day. Young girls, particularly, seem convinced that black is slimming even if you're a size 22 - they aren't! You reach a point where a pair of linen trousers with a summery tunic would look so much more flattering.

My legs don't need to look any thicker. I'm afraid with leggings they might.

I think leggings are a good compromise if you wouldn't wear a shortish dress.
Which I wouldn't at my age and with my legs

Yes shoe style seems to be important. These dresses were below the knees I'd say mid calf.

Meant to add I have a nice pair of wedge sandals that go with most things.

I do, usually if I find something I like that's a tad too short then I'll happily wear a dress and leggings.

I possibly would if I could decide how short/long the dress should be on me and also what shoes would look good! I'm not usually a 'dress' person!