"summer shorts for our age"

Beholden · Jun 12, 2009 at 07:27 PM

Okay ladies, do you find it ugly for us 'aged' ladies to wear shorts-simply because of our age.

I have a friend who thinks anything shorter than just about the knee doesn't look so hot on age 50 and up...I'm comfortable in much shorter shorts especially when I kayak and do activities that make long pants uncomfortable.

Yet, I have some veins that aren't 'young' anymore. I have a bit more bulk than I once had, but still am physically not a total reck. My thighs rub a bit...so what?

Amazonmom · Jun 12, 2009 at 11:13 PM

I think a person should wear whatever they feel like wearing!!! To put some arbitrary age limit on shorts is a bit silly in my opinion.

I plan on wearing shorts as long as I feel like, even if I get to be 100.

ECHOES · Jun 13, 2009 at 07:16 AM

I am learning to wear what I want. 6 years ago I moved to this area that is much more relaxed about their dress. I thought that was just some people until I interviewed for my job at a downtown business and the interviewer was wearing sandals and toe rings.

I am at the age where I wear what I want to wear, what feels like "me" and what feels comfortable. I just recently began wearing casual dresses, after a lifetime of refusing to wear dresses and keeping only 2 in my closet (wedding/funeral).

Shorts? I do like to be color coordinated, so I go with blue or purple so as not to clash with my vericosed veins

I'm sure this is one of the "What Not to Wear" rules that Stacy and Clinton forgot...

AAAAA · Jun 13, 2009 at 07:18 AM

I wear what is comfortable. I don't think short-shorts are comfortable for anyone but that's just me.

bebop · Jun 13, 2009 at 09:45 AM

I don't wear them so short anymore but only because my legs are not in good shape anymore. If they were you bet I would wear them shorter.

EnglishMajor · Jun 13, 2009 at 08:05 PM

I wear what is comfortable and as flattering as it can be for me, at this awkward stage.

I find that LL Bean's "sun-washed" shorts are great, along with their polo shirts (no, I don't work for Bean

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I have a few skirts, in case I have to dress up but haven't worn a dress in years. Panty hose (and especially those nightmare control-tops) were banished years ago.

lynn P. · Jun 13, 2009 at 09:09 PM

I say if you think you've got the GAM's then go for it and show those babies off girl LOL

AAAAA · Jun 13, 2009 at 10:08 PM

Do they still make those panty hose?

Rhapsody · Jun 14, 2009 at 12:54 AM

I say:
if you are comfortable in them and they are age appropriate shorts (meaning no daisy dukes) then why not wear them - let the universe be your fashion coach.

I like my shorts about two inches above my knees - Its All Good.

Beholden · Jun 14, 2009 at 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ECHOES

I am learning to wear what I want. 6 years ago I moved to this area that is much more relaxed about their dress. I thought that was just some people until I interviewed for my job at a downtown business and the interviewer was wearing sandals and toe rings.

I am at the age where I wear what I want to wear, what feels like "me" and what feels comfortable. I just recently began wearing casual dresses, after a lifetime of refusing to wear dresses and keeping only 2 in my closet (wedding/funeral).

Shorts? I do like to be color coordinated, so I go with blue or purple so as not to clash with my vericosed veins

I'm sure this is one of the "What Not to Wear" rules that Stacy and Clinton forgot...

Shorts? I do like to be color coordinated, so I go with blue or purple so as not to clash with my vericosed veins I'm sure this is one of the "What Not to Wear" rules that Stacy and Clinton forgot...

Funny...I'll remember about the clashing with my vericosed veins.....

Beholden · Jun 14, 2009 at 06:15 PM

thanks gals,

Most of you think Like I DO....my friend just doesn't have the figure for shorts anymore........I'm getting the weight off, you know I'm trying, so it won't be long and I'll be back in my shorts too....and be totally comfortable in them too. No Daisy's for me though, I think my cheeks are cute, but just the ones on my face are worth looking at

AAAAA · Jun 14, 2009 at 09:57 PM

Some people, no matter how large they are, can put an outfit together that looks just awesome. I really envy that.

Rhapsody · Jun 15, 2009 at 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Heygimm

I think my cheeks are cute, but just the ones on my face are worth looking at

Thanks for the laugh -

Jun 15, 2009 at 12:59 PM

my cheeks (all 4 of them!) dangle below my knees but then so do the boobs so i figure what the hell...its summer...its hot...i'm fat...i'm gonna sweat whether i'm in pants or shorts...so i might as well be some what cormfortable.

stumpy

(okay just to clarify...the only short shorti'm wearing are my legs!)

Monty_girl · Jun 16, 2009 at 10:42 AM

I still like my short shorts. I don't hang out the bottom of them. But I do like them short. My legs have always been my best feature. Good thing I married a leg man.

Beholden · Jun 16, 2009 at 11:13 AM

Way to go Monty Girl!

I'm afraid of what short shorts would look like on me, so happy you can wear them and wear them well.

No, my cheeks are better behind a bit more cloth that short shorts thank you very much, at least this summer. My goal weight may be reached by end of August...who knows what changes may happen. When I get there, I'll take a picture of my buns in something a bit more "riskey" or however it is spelled

Monty_girl · Jun 16, 2009 at 12:10 PM

I just recently dropped 60lbs. I had to buy all new summer clothes this years. So I had to show off all my hard work I've been doing over the last 2 years.

ickydog2006 · Jun 17, 2009 at 05:43 PM

I'm completely with Rhap on this one. NO DAISY DUKES. Other than that comforts most important

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhapsody

I say:
if you are comfortable in them and they are age appropriate shorts (meaning no daisy dukes) then why not wear them - let the universe be your fashion coach.

I like my shorts about two inches above my knees - Its All Good.

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Amazonmom Grand Poohbah Member Since Feb 2009 Location: usa Posts: 1,730 15 183 hugs given	Jun 12, 2009 at 11:13 PM #2 I think a person should wear whatever they feel like wearing!!! To put some arbitrary age limit on shorts is a bit silly in my opinion. I plan on wearing shorts as long as I feel like, even if I get to be 100. __________________ "Unipolar is boring! Go Bipolar!" Amazonmom is not putting up with bad behavior any more.
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AAAAA Elder Member Since Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,042 16 1 hugs given	Jun 13, 2009 at 07:18 AM #4 I wear what is comfortable. I don't think short-shorts are comfortable for anyone but that's just me. __________________ I've been married for 24 years and have four wonderful children.
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bebop Legendary Member Since Oct 2004 Location: Ga Posts: 13,936 19 34 hugs given	Jun 13, 2009 at 09:45 AM #5 I don't wear them so short anymore but only because my legs are not in good shape anymore. If they were you bet I would wear them shorter. __________________ He who angers you controls you!
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EnglishMajor Member Member Since Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee, I'm sorry to say Posts: 113 15	Jun 13, 2009 at 08:05 PM #6 I wear what is comfortable and as flattering as it can be for me, at this awkward stage. I find that LL Bean's "sun-washed" shorts are great, along with their polo shirts (no, I don't work for Bean. I have a few skirts, in case I have to dress up but haven't worn a dress in years. Panty hose (and especially those nightmare control-tops) were banished years ago.
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lynn P. Legendary Member Since Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,269 (SuperPoster!) 15 2,432 hugs given	Jun 13, 2009 at 09:09 PM #7 I say if you think you've got the GAM's then go for it and show those babies off girl LOL __________________ This is our little cutie Bella Practice on-line safety. Cheaters - collecting jar of hearts. Make your mess, your message. "Be the change you want to see" (Gandhi)
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AAAAA Elder Member Since Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,042 16 1 hugs given	Jun 13, 2009 at 10:08 PM #8 Do they still make those panty hose? __________________ I've been married for 24 years and have four wonderful children.
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Rhapsody Wise Elder Member Since Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 9,946 18 1 hugs given	Jun 14, 2009 at 12:54 AM #9 I say: if you are comfortable in them and they are age appropriate shorts (meaning no daisy dukes) then why not wear them - let the universe be your fashion coach. I like my shorts about two inches above my knees - Its All Good.
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Beholden Grand Poohbah Member Since Jan 2009 Location: In my watercolor paints and garden a lot. Posts: 1,821 15 140 hugs given	Jun 14, 2009 at 06:15 PM #11 thanks gals, Most of you think Like I DO....my friend just doesn't have the figure for shorts anymore........I'm getting the weight off, you know I'm trying, so it won't be long and I'll be back in my shorts too....and be totally comfortable in them too. No Daisy's for me though, I think my cheeks are cute, but just the ones on my face are worth looking at
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AAAAA Elder Member Since Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,042 16 1 hugs given	Jun 14, 2009 at 09:57 PM #12 Some people, no matter how large they are, can put an outfit together that looks just awesome. I really envy that. __________________ I've been married for 24 years and have four wonderful children.
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Anonymous32437 Guest Posts: n/a	Jun 15, 2009 at 12:59 PM #14 my cheeks (all 4 of them!) dangle below my knees but then so do the boobs so i figure what the hell...its summer...its hot...i'm fat...i'm gonna sweat whether i'm in pants or shorts...so i might as well be some what cormfortable. stumpy (okay just to clarify...the only short shorti'm wearing are my legs!)
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Monty_girl Grand Poohbah Member Since Dec 2004 Location: South Central Kentucky Posts: 1,557 19 9 hugs given	Jun 16, 2009 at 10:42 AM #15 I still like my short shorts. I don't hang out the bottom of them. But I do like them short. My legs have always been my best feature. Good thing I married a leg man. __________________ Back, I've lost months, months !
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Monty_girl Grand Poohbah Member Since Dec 2004 Location: South Central Kentucky Posts: 1,557 19 9 hugs given	Jun 16, 2009 at 12:10 PM #17 I just recently dropped 60lbs. I had to buy all new summer clothes this years. So I had to show off all my hard work I've been doing over the last 2 years. __________________ Back, I've lost months, months !
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