I bought myself some shorts yesterday

I had no sooner posted this thread than the advert beside it changed from pension arrangements to 'comfy and soft flats'.

I would like to wear shorts but my legs have been hidden for years , the ad is for floaty dresses, full ankle length ?

Monica I own two pairs of shorts, sort of just above the knee and I happily wear them "out". I was just thinking this week, I should buy another pair, my current shorts wardrobe is becoming boring (alternating navy one day, cream the next). .

It is such a treat wearing summer clothes day in day out. Long may it last

As a long term lover and wearer of shorts all summer long, it was a sad year when I decided "enough was enough" that was some 7/8 years ago.
However having seen so many ladies wearing them this summer,yes in town too and a few of my own age .............whilst every man seems to be donning them!
I could be tempted!

Yours sound just the ticket *MOnica" very feminine and a lovely colour,if they look as nice on you.... with still good legs to show off...... I certainly feel you should wear them out as well.
Surely this is a summer of all summers,one to remember so as well as being comfy and responding to the heat,go on and enjoy them!!!
I wish I could!!

I love my shorts and wear them a lot! The only prob is I’ve lost weight and have to have a belt to keep them up ?. I think need to buy some new ones.

I have bought a lovely linen pair in a light Limey/pale mustard colour sounds odd but really nice colour . They are linen with a thin tie belt and are amazingly from M&S. They look so nice I wish I'd bought them in another colour. I bought them originally for a seaside holiday in August and have so far only worn them at home and the short walk to my daughters house, not into town but if the heat keeps going I may change my mind. If I say it myself I still have good legs at 65. My daughters say so too so I might be brave and wear them everywhere

And they were only £15!

I’ve got some longish denim shorts which I bought from Gap 25 years ago and still come out every year when it’s hot. They are super soft, faded and comfy perfect for garden. I do have some navy culottes from Uniqlo which come to mid calf and are super cool, airy with a soft waist band and look smart enough to go out in.

I wear my shorts every day just above the knee, nicely fitted 2 denim and one fawn
Im lucky that I have quite ‘young’ legs a decent shape and no wrinkles or veins ( shame best part of my body is usually covered up ??) I love my shorts and hope to continue wearing until I feel the legs would offend the eye

monica they sound very smart and cool and if you have nice legs why not wear them wherever you want. For myself I have terrible fat legs and cankles so its the long frocks and linen trousers for me - cut offs on the golf course although I see plenty of different shapes on there but its the golf that matters not the clothes.

Shorts? Aaargh just nooooooo!!

Love the thought of everyone in their smart cool shorts. My right leg is a mass of veins which are very unsightly but not enough of a problem for surgery. I won't inflict that sight on the unsuspecting public.

I have a few pairs of shorts and recently bought myself some tailored ones which I love wearing. I wouldn’t say I have nice legs, but balance that against being cool in this weather and it is no contest.

If the humongous woman I saw by the seaside can wear a bikini then anyone can wear shorts.
She had a tattoo on her tummy, it may have been a single flower when she had it done but it’s grown into a bouquet.?>?. What value for money, she is in her 70’s

The men in my family seem to wear shorts all year round. Ds and Sil have actually been known to wear them during Christmas holidays and 12 year old dgs is following in their footsteps. They’re all hardy outdoors types-rugby, hillwalking, long distance cycling, kayaking etc, so think that might explain it! Not for me I’m afraid-need to shed some weight first!!

I bought a pair of dark denim knee length shorts this week and they are getting their first and maybe last wearing today. The ankles are okay but the thighs are not.

I find tailored knee length shorts too hot and uncomfortable on holidays in the sun do wear skirts or dresses instead but I like the sound of yours Monica. May I ask where they’re from?

I bought myself a skort for walking netball (a sports skirt with built in shorts underneath). I am now wondering if they make them for everyday wear.
My main problem with revealing more leg than usual is that I need to use more suncream than usual!

PamelaJ1 That really made me laugh. I am a cross between a 12 and 14 and never wear a bikini but I do wear shorts, albeit smart ones!

I bought some denim shorts last month as I haven’t worn shorts since I was young. Once I had plucked up the courage to wear them I have practically lived in them. Now my pasty legs have taken on a bit of a tan I don’t feel so self conscious and wish I had bought some years ago. I am also very reluctant to show off the tops of my arms which wave like flags when I lift my arms up, but the heat has forced me to put them on show too!

Comfort is the name of the game for me. I dug out my ancient denim but somewhat presentable pair. Wonderful. Admittedly a bit big and legs have seen better days but.....hey. I don't ogle other peoples' legs and I'm pretty sure they're not interested in mine. Just love the extra free vitamin D.

pittcity the golf skorts can be very smart - try Golf Garb or ladyesignergolf.com for discount ones. I look like a boiled pudding in them!!

My old boss was a keen adherent of so called 'City shorts' and culottes. She thought she looked great in them but the rear view was awful!!
You shorts wearers - look behind you!

Never worn shorts, last skirt and/or dress I owned was over 30 years ago. I find trousers comfortable in the heat - so used to them, I suppose. Just as well as I have horrible swollen knees from arthritis!