summer clothing

I've learnt a new word now: capris

I'm more body conscious/shy now than I've been in former years. I'm not exactly obese, but certainly overweight, and most of all I've got kind of a weird shape. I hate seeing pictures of myself that show more than my face (which is OK, as faces go.) And I no longer like to wear shorts. In Sweden, shorts season is obviously, er, shorter than in Florida for instance - but on the other hand, in May to August you're seen as pretty freakish if you don't peel off as much as possible and expose yourself to the fresh air and sun. I shall just have to be seen as freakish.

Ha. Yes, capris...do they wear cropped pants in Sweden? Here in the States (I am in the northeast) it is hot from July thru Sept usually. I live in a resort community, so I look extra freakish in my jeans and long sleeved tops. I do bare my feet (I get regular pedicures), and I actually think they are quite pretty. Figures, the only pretty I have is on the bottom...lol.

Yes, trousers come in all lengths, including the cropped variety - it was just the term I was unfamiliar with.

I believe I shall have to get a broad-brimmed hat and a pair of sunglasses for this summer, btw. Not because of any psychological issues, but because I'm on medication for a benign skin condition, and that makes my skin extra sensitive to the sun. I shall be International Apteryx of Mystery!

I like what you say about your feet. Taking care of one's feet is an important thing.