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Shorts or not?

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DollyD Wed 24-Jul-24 11:08:16

What do you think? Is 76 too old for wearing shorts.
I bought a navy pair yesterday, mid thigh, to wear on a holiday we have booked. My legs are not too bad, but it’s more I don’t want to look like mutton dressed as lamb. I normally wear crops…
I’m going with my daughter and three grandchildren, so yesterday while giving my Grandson a lift, he’s 16, I mentioned I’d bought shorts for the holiday, he just “Uumm”, I asked if he thought I was too old for shorts.
He was aghast and said “Grandma, why would you even think that, they’re just shorts, you just wear them, you’ll look great” He’s such a love ❤️
Do any of you Grandma’s wear shorts?

MissInterpreted Fri 26-Jul-24 14:34:31

I just find it all a bit sad that so many people are so worried about what others may think of them, especially at this stage in life.

Bazza Fri 26-Jul-24 14:46:16

Only ever in my secluded garden.

heavenlyheath Fri 26-Jul-24 15:14:28

Just wear your shorts and releax there is always someone bigger and older on holidays you will probably never see them again. Get your legs out now and start your tan enjoy

Shirls52000 Fri 26-Jul-24 15:18:07

It’s absolutely fine to wear shorts no matter what age you are, it’s about being comfortable and there’s no such thing as mutton dressed as lamb anymore, that went out with my grandma years ago and I’m 67, no one cares as long as you re comfy 👍🏻

MissAdventure Fri 26-Jul-24 15:36:52

That's the point.
Those who care don't matter, and those that matter don't care. smile
Treat your legs, give them some air - think how they have served you all these years.

mrsgreenfingers56 Fri 26-Jul-24 15:38:04

Please wear them, I do in the summer time if very warm. My legs are good with all the walking and cycling I do.

Bonnybanko Fri 26-Jul-24 15:45:10

I’ve got 2 prs of stretchy shorts one pink one white and I look and feel great in them and why not?

I’ve always had lovely legs

MissAdventure Fri 26-Jul-24 15:46:55

Woweee!
You have a lovely pair of pins, indeed. smile

baggiebird Fri 26-Jul-24 16:11:52

Hi
I wear shorts and am just coming 63, I spend 6 months in spain so live in them here.I am only 5ft 4 so I don't suit the Bermuda style shorts so mine are shorter but not really short, I also wear bikinis.You wear what you want go for it !

Aveline Fri 26-Jul-24 16:12:44

And so modest Bonnybanko

Mirren Fri 26-Jul-24 16:24:03

I'm 68. I have always disliked mu shape but age has compensations and I no longer care .
I'm tall and quite slim and I realised a few years ag that I have good legs .
So, shorts it is ... every day ,all summer if I can help it !
I love them and don't care what anyone thinks!

hazel93 Fri 26-Jul-24 16:32:47

I wear shorts , no reason not to apart from a mass of thread veins ! I do start using "tanning " moisturiser early spring so by the time I get em out hopefully I do not frighten the horses !
Luckily live in North Cornwall near a stunning beach where nobody gives a toss TBH.

bridie54 Fri 26-Jul-24 17:38:34

Wear your shorts and enjoy your holiday.
I was in NZ visiting family in January/February, so their very hot (to me) summer and I was in shorts a lot of the time. Be comfortable and to with what others think.
Love your GS’s attitude 🙂

bridie54 Fri 26-Jul-24 17:40:03

lol I had said ‘to and a row of asterisks’ but it’s been lost. You get my drift am sure.

Greciangirl Fri 26-Jul-24 17:57:03

It’s ok to wear them on holiday. I think.
Wouldn’t wear them into town, personally.

I always wear them on holidays as I think you don’t know anyone else, so no one to judge you really.

Shizam Fri 26-Jul-24 18:44:52

Wear what you like. Don’t give a jot about what others think. But I do find a loose cotton shift dress cooler in heat, though. Talking of cool, your grandson definitely is!

MissAdventure Fri 26-Jul-24 18:48:40

Others don't even give someone's shorts a second thought.

They're too busy worrying about their own imperfections.

CanadianGran Fri 26-Jul-24 18:49:06

I wear shorts, but not usually 'in town'. More for casual around the house. Funny though, when I was recently on vacation it was very hot, and I put shorts on in the morning and kept them on, even though I did go shopping with my DD. I have a few short skirts I wear in the summer as well.

At 62 my legs are not so bad ;)

Nanniejude Fri 26-Jul-24 20:18:57

Wear what you want and feel happy in. My mil age 90 has the worst veins going but still wears shorts! Good on her

Fleurpepper Fri 26-Jul-24 20:35:23

I am chubby, but my forearms and wrists, and knees and calves/ankles slim- so I wear crops but also just above the knee shorts. My knees are OK, apart from the scars- but I am proud of them. 30 stitches on the right, 15 on the left. The 50 stiches on my right thigh are well hidden whichever I wear.

NannaFirework Fri 26-Jul-24 20:55:14

Darling wear your shorts ! Wear whatever you wish! ❤️

win Fri 26-Jul-24 22:07:34

I am 80 and I live in shorts when it is warm enough for me. How can you have a holiday without shorts? never. Go for it and have a wonderful holiday

123kitty Sat 27-Jul-24 06:08:44

I agree mabon1- if the length isn’t right, crops are not just awful but often very ageing

Missiseff Sat 27-Jul-24 08:29:44

Wear the shorts.

Esmay Sat 27-Jul-24 08:46:48

I'm not a fan of shorts .Some women look terrific in them and I don't .
I have to be a six 10 and get a really good fake tan to wear them .
Out shopping , I saw lots of pretty slim teenage girls looking good in them and a few middle aged ladies who looked unattractive in shorts .
Their legs were fat ,wobbling with cellulite and pale .

Lovely as these ladies are - enjoy sporting them on the beach or garden and please wear a dress , skirt or trousers /jeans when shopping !
I think that they'd go home and change if they'd seen the eye rolling and heard the rude comments !