Shorts or not?

Age is not an issue whatsoever, as long as you feel confident and comfortable, just wear them!

I wear shorts all the time. For goodness sake, life is too short at our age to be worrying about things like this.

I've seen some appalling sights of men in shorts. I saw one today. Most of us winced when he walked in to the cafe! I'm an equal opportunities deplorer of adults in shorts

Not personally, because I’m the wrong shape for them (big tummy) but I support anyone who does. Your grandson is right - what a sensible young man! If you feel comfortable, you’ll look fine. The only people who might care are the sort of people who shout nasty remarks at women of all shapes and sizes.

I’ve seen people wearing tights under shorts - would that make you feel more ‘dressed’?

That's what my mum used to say, too.
"Who do you think is looking at you?" was her way of putting it.

Wear them and stop worrying. As my mam used to say “The world is not looking at you”

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?

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.

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

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.

Or flip-flops and hairy toes

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.

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

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?

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

If you need to ask you know the answer.

Knee length maybe……anything else a definite NO.

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

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.

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

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 !

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

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 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.