What is too old for short shorts?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:As long as you don’t have cellulite rock on!

Um. I had cellulite when I was 105lbs. and 17 years old.

Well we didn't want to see it then nor do we want to see it now.

Ugh, its a body. Its perfectly normal for skin to have different textures. No one has perfect everything. No one. We don't need to cover any and all normal deviations of skin or shape in order to be OK being seen in public. You aren't talking about whether a shirt cut to mid calf is more or less flattering on a short leg than one cut to an inch below the knee- this isn't about style or fashion, what you are talking about is hiding what is not pretty to you.

Let's take this to its extreme- people should work to cover what we deem to be flaws because "no one wants to see that". A surgery scar is a flaw, a burn is a flaw, there are plenty of people with developmental disabilities with unsymmetrical faces or disproportionate features that by this definition is a "flaw".... are we really saying all these things need to be hidden from society so that our precious eyes and brains only have to process things that are close to the ideal?

[Anonymous]

I'm 43 and will not deny you the pleasure of seeing me in shorts. My legs are glorious. You're welcome!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As long as you don’t have cellulite rock on!

Um. I had cellulite when I was 105lbs. and 17 years old.

Well we didn't want to see it then nor do we want to see it now.

Ugh, its a body. Its perfectly normal for skin to have different textures. No one has perfect everything. No one. We don't need to cover any and all normal deviations of skin or shape in order to be OK being seen in public. You aren't talking about whether a shirt cut to mid calf is more or less flattering on a short leg than one cut to an inch below the knee- this isn't about style or fashion, what you are talking about is hiding what is not pretty to you.

Let's take this to its extreme- people should work to cover what we deem to be flaws because "no one wants to see that". A surgery scar is a flaw, a burn is a flaw, there are plenty of people with developmental disabilities with unsymmetrical faces or disproportionate features that by this definition is a "flaw".... are we really saying all these things need to be hidden from society so that our precious eyes and brains only have to process things that are close to the ideal?

No, PP is saying that one should dress to their body, rather than dressing based upon the delusion that it's perfect. See 300 lb person in spandex for example.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Keep your cheeks covered standing and sitting. Other than that- F them all. If you like wearing them, do it and don’t care what others think.

But that she is asking at all means she does care.

I’m the PP. Good point.

[Anonymous]

You are never too old.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As long as you don’t have cellulite rock on!

Um. I had cellulite when I was 105lbs. and 17 years old.

Well we didn't want to see it then nor do we want to see it now.

Ugh, its a body. Its perfectly normal for skin to have different textures. No one has perfect everything. No one. We don't need to cover any and all normal deviations of skin or shape in order to be OK being seen in public. You aren't talking about whether a shirt cut to mid calf is more or less flattering on a short leg than one cut to an inch below the knee- this isn't about style or fashion, what you are talking about is hiding what is not pretty to you.

Let's take this to its extreme- people should work to cover what we deem to be flaws because "no one wants to see that". A surgery scar is a flaw, a burn is a flaw, there are plenty of people with developmental disabilities with unsymmetrical faces or disproportionate features that by this definition is a "flaw".... are we really saying all these things need to be hidden from society so that our precious eyes and brains only have to process things that are close to the ideal?

PP wasn't talking about a 300 lbs person wearing spandex. They were saying that having bumpy/ lumpy skin should be covered because no one wants to see imperfect skin on a person who is 105 lbs.

No, PP is saying that one should dress to their body, rather than dressing based upon the delusion that it's perfect. See 300 lb person in spandex for example.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is wrong with shorts that hit just above the knee?

For me, personally (long torso, short legs), the proportion is off. I *need* to wear longer shirts and then long shorts hit at the least flattering spot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is wrong with shorts that hit just above the knee?

Well they’re hideous to start

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am mid 40s and frankly I think I still look good in them. Should I just keep wearing short shorts?

I am also a mom with kids in elementary school if that matters.

(I don’t wear them to work.)

age 2

You don't look as good as you think you look!

Some of you are so pathetic. It’s hard enough to have positive self image as a woman, let alone at age 40+, but there you are to try to drag someone down to your low level of self esteem just because you hate that she doesn’t hate herself. Look up crab mentality. You have it.

[Anonymous]

I’m 50 and I still wear shorts. If you don’t like seeing me in them, don’t look. At my age, I’ve learned to not give a flip about what others think I should or shouldn’t do. That’s the upside of aging!

[Anonymous]

Are your cheeks hanging out? Can you see your crotch when sitting down cross-legged? If so they’re too short for you or anyone else. If not, they’re fine. Shorts are the best, it’s the “casual skirt wearers” who look weird.

[Anonymous]

I think it depends on why you are wearing them.

Because they are comfortable for you and you are burning up and you don't care what other people think? Sure.

Because you think you look "hot"? No.

One of my friends thinks she looks good in shorts because she has a toned body, etc... but she is so thin that her skin is crepey and her face looks super old. Not a good look.

[Anonymous]

Wear whatever the f you want, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it depends on why you are wearing them.

Because they are comfortable for you and you are burning up and you don't care what other people think? Sure.

Because you think you look "hot"? No.

One of my friends thinks she looks good in shorts because she has a toned body, etc... but she is so thin that her skin is crepey and her face looks super old. Not a good look.

This. If you're comfortable and happy in short shorts then you are wearing them for you and that's great.

If you're wearing them because you think you look "hot" to OTHERS, that's different.

My take on age is that we can all look great at any age. Crepey skin and wrinkles do NOT mean that a person is no longer beautiful. Embracing your age is different from pretending to be younger than you are. Embrace your age!!!!

[Anonymous]

I’m 54. 5’5 and 115. Runner and yoga teacher. I wear short(ish) shorts. I look pretty damn good in them for a 54 year old. I also rock my gray hair and wear my wrinkles with pride. Behold the fields in which my fuks grow!

My caveat- I wear clothes appropriate for the occasion. I’m not shopping at the mall in short shorts. I’m not going to restaurants in short shorts. But for an outdoor cookout? A hike? A walk in my neighborhood? A quick trip to the grocery store? You might be subject to my not-so-perfect 54 year old legs. I apologize in advance. 😂