Shorts or not?

Culottes? Also no. My old boss used to wear huge floral culottes and thought they looked lovely. They might have done from the front but most certainly not from behind. We used to have discussions about whether or not to tell her but chickened out.

Joseann

No. My calf muscles are highly developed after years of intense ballet training. Not a good look when you're older, I think. I wear capri pants and no shorter!

There's nothing shameful in having well-developed muscles.

Good for you, I'd say!

I love shorts! Longer Levi’s that can be rolled up if necessary… elastic waist cotton chambray, or lightweight striped linen-look (both from Sainsbury’s), decent pockets for dog-walks, comfy and cool. Worn with a t-shirt and converse, or hoodie /fleece and short wellies for wet summer walks. I don’t expect anyone to look at my legs and I wouldn’t give a toss what they thought anyway, comfort is everything.

I wear shorts at the beach, and sometimes for hiking and in the garden. I actually don't find them that cool when it's really hot to be honest, it gets a bit sweaty around the crotch area eventually.

If you feel comfortable in them and you like them, wear them.

If you're going to waste your holiday time feeling uncomfortable because you're not sure about them I would go for something you do feel comfortable in so you can relax.

Unfortunately I have legs like two ham shanks and haven't worn shorts since I was in my twenties. They just don't suit me but I think they look find on fine on others.

My legs are quite shapely and nice (for 67) but I just don't like shorts. I don't get on with the sort of tailored, longer shorts for "more mature" ladies but it's whatever you feel comfortable in. I live in cotton dresses in the summer although not this summer, it's been awful.

I am just sorting out my clothes and a I have four pairs of lovely shorts, three pairs from Gap and one pair from BHS. I am going to reluctantly send them to the charity shop as I keep my legs covered up these days due to a lot of thread veins which I feel self conscious about. A friend of mine had hers treated but they came back after a few years.

Dickens

Joseann

No. My calf muscles are highly developed after years of intense ballet training. Not a good look when you're older, I think. I wear capri pants and no shorter!

There's nothing shameful in having well-developed muscles.

Good for you, I'd say!

Nooo! Try getting into knee high boots. I could never get the zips done up! 👢 👢
Even wellies are tight on the calves and rub. 😆

I have never worn shorts even when younger, when I was really slim. I found them uncomfortable, and I looked better in other things.

If my legs were even vaguely fit for public display I would be delighted, sadly they are it !!!
You ' said ' your legs were not bad - lucky lucky you. Get those shorts on in Gozo!! Enjoy , I would love to be able to do that. Your GS is correct as is indeed a love !

Well yes. But only round the house and garden. My knees might upset people
😁

Definitely yes, why not, whatever your legs look like. Not teeny tiny ones perhaps, but mid thigh/knee length are absolute fine.
Legs can chafe and even bleed in hot weather wearing dresses so shorts can alleviate this uncomfortable condition.

I wear shorts on holiday abroad and in the garden. I wouldn't wear them to the shops but that's just me. You wear what you like

Knee length maybe……anything else a definite NO.

If you need to ask you know the answer.

I would wager that men don't have the same angst about whether or not to wear shorts - my postman certainly doesn't

Exactly, Dickens. I've never seen a man being criticised for wearing shorts. It may have taken me the best part of 60 years to realise it, but life is way too short to worry about what other people think. If people are judging what I'm wearing, that's their problem and not mine.

MissInterpreted

Exactly, Dickens. I've never seen a man being criticised for wearing shorts. It may have taken me the best part of 60 years to realise it, but life is way too short to worry about what other people think. If people are judging what I'm wearing, that's their problem and not mine.

I have seen many men criticised for wearing shorts, comments on flabby well-known men on the beach big tummies bared, all those short legged men in below knee shorts that make them legs look even shorter.

People are so convinced that only women are criticised, they do not see the comments about men. Remember Rishi and his short trousers?

I can imagine the fashion advice given out to men who posted to ask about shorts.
"Only with sandals and well pulled up socks"

Plenty of older men wear shorts, without a second thought. If you like them, wear them. What other people think is irrelevant. Oh, and enjoy your holiday.

Or flip-flops and hairy toes

Not for me. Well preserved or not, IMO 75 year old flesh is best decorously covered. And having lived in very hot climates, I long ago took a leaf out of the locals’ book and much prefer long, loose, light cotton clothing, rather than having the sun beating down on my skin.

Wear whatever you feel comfortable in - shorts, bikinis, long skirts if that is your preference.

M0nica

MissInterpreted

Exactly, Dickens. I've never seen a man being criticised for wearing shorts. It may have taken me the best part of 60 years to realise it, but life is way too short to worry about what other people think. If people are judging what I'm wearing, that's their problem and not mine.

I have seen many men criticised for wearing shorts, comments on flabby well-known men on the beach big tummies bared, all those short legged men in below knee shorts that make them legs look even shorter.

People are so convinced that only women are criticised, they do not see the comments about men. Remember Rishi and his short trousers?

Perhaps, but there's none more bitchy than women commenting on what other women should or shouldn't wear. This site is ample evidence of that.

MissInterpreted

M0nica

MissInterpreted

Exactly, Dickens. I've never seen a man being criticised for wearing shorts. It may have taken me the best part of 60 years to realise it, but life is way too short to worry about what other people think. If people are judging what I'm wearing, that's their problem and not mine.

I have seen many men criticised for wearing shorts, comments on flabby well-known men on the beach big tummies bared, all those short legged men in below knee shorts that make them legs look even shorter.

People are so convinced that only women are criticised, they do not see the comments about men. Remember Rishi and his short trousers?

Perhaps, but there's none more bitchy than women commenting on what other women should or shouldn't wear. This site is ample evidence of that.

But there's no equivalent "Mutton Dressed As Lamb" for men though, is there?