Bare arms -yay or nay?

Seriously, though, apart from whether we like or dislike flesh on show, I think we should dress the way that feels comfortable to us and makes us feel confident, without fear of being judged and found wanting by our sisters (or brothers)

I wear sleeveless tops because it's hot here in summer. There are two things that are really necessary as far as I am concerned. The top has to come up to just under the arms, nothing looks worse women whether they are fit or not if the sleeveless part under the arms is cut too low. The other thing is exfoliate your arms all over, or at least apply moisturiser.

*on women. An edit button would be good.

At 70 ish, bare arms aren't always attractive, I would agree, but personally,I think that bare feet can be worse. I only wear sandals(with bare feet), on really fine days or holidays, but I know ladies who do from Spring onwards, regardless of the weather. Not always attractive or appropriate. My feet would be freezing a lot of the time, which, in turn, causes me to run to the loo!

Feet. I hadn't thought of feet!

Can you imagine a load of blokes getting het up about the "appropriateness" of their summer apparel? .

getting on a bit, I wish the blokes would think more about the appropriateness of their summer outfits. Knee length shorts, flip flops and a vest stretched over a paunch is fairly standard garb of the British male in summer and not an edifying sight!

I feel your pain!!!! The struggle is so real as we age especially when we are so young in our heads. I'm 61 and have been a size 8 all my life up to a year ago when I suddenly gained weight, I'm now a very good 10 but more rounded than I've ever been and yes my arms have suddenly become a little bigger and bingo wingish lol, to be quite honest I find in hard to accept these changes but I realise that unless I diet constantly and exercise every day then I'll never be the same again. Conversely if I do slim down it will probably age me dreadfully as the saying goes choose your bum or your face, it's no good having a slim body and a haggered face. Getting older is not fun but we have to look positively at the many good things in the past.

Size 10. That's tiny.

Thankfully the sun has gone back in so my arms are safely back where they belong-under sleeves. Knowing our Welsh summer, that's where they'll stay.