I bought myself some shorts yesterday

I have been wearing shorts all summer. Bought a bike two weeks ago. Now I have swollen knees. Not very fetching in shorts!

Oh dear!

Marmite ?

Nothing beats my short flappy shorts when the heat’s up.

?? Jane10.
Some people look really good in them with the right tops along with some height. Me, on the other hand......

Mapleleaf don't get me started on leggings!!
Bring out the burkas!

Actually, Jane10, I do look behind me, and think I’m ok, thank you very much. ? Now leggings on me, that’s another story - I look like a stick insect!!

You are quite correct old batty I am a nasty piece of work.
No more to be said really.
It must be wonderful to be totally non judgemental. What’s your secret?

I wear shorts more now than I used to (though don’t go out far in them). I’ve come to the conclusion that no one is really going to take that much notice of what my legs look like despite the thread veins! It’s probably me that thinks they look worse than they perhaps do. Anyway, they are so much cooler than trousers at the moment! ?

I'm an equal opportunities critic of appearances. I don't like to see anyone over the age of 8 in shorts!

Flaxseed I am in France at the moment and I bought them in a sports chain here called Decathlon. It does have branches in the UK. There is one near me in Oxford. The labels on mine include the English as well as French size so may be.

I looked on their UK website and found them :
www.decathlon.co.uk/nh500-women-shorts-navy-print-id_8493780.html

Lol Jane10
It could get a bit complicated with the braces and my 34G frontage !

I can’t believe some of the comments on here . Women being so judgemental about other women’s appearance .

If you've got it flaunt it. When you get to my age your gorgeous legs will be a fond memory.

Shorts* not shirts

They sound lovely MOnica!
Where did you get yours from please?

I live in shorts at the moment but only because my legs are quiet nice - which can’t be said for the rest of me

I wear blue or white denim shirts but could do with some ‘dressy’ ones.

I agree Jane10 and in fact a floaty dress or skirt is much cooler ( and looks better IMHO)
But of course, everyone should wear what they feel comfortable in.

PamelaJ1 was talking about herself oldbatty

No shorts here. Loose cotton or linen trousers or a long, swingy linen skirt. I find that being covered up in a loose natural fabric is cooler than the sun beating down on your skin.

Shorts are not fine for everyone! They are not even the coolest thing to wear in hot temperatures. Go ahead though. Wear them if you must. Your choice. Other people's choice to think the worse of them.

I am size 12 so I am not too worried about my rear view

woop de doo

If the humongous woman I saw by the seaside can wear a bikini then anyone can wear shorts.

humongous? and possibly talented/interesting/funny.

What a nasty comment.

Thanks everyone. When I get home, I will get my shorts out. Yes I have veins and arthritic knees but at home who cares.

I look at it this way: If people don't pay my rent or mortgage and they don't put food on my table or help with any of my other bills, then why should I care what they think of my legs or body shape when I wear shorts? I want to be cool and comfortable so I wear shorts, even though I am 66 years old. Shorts are just fine for everyone, I think. If our legs offend people, they can simply turn their heads. Some day they will be old and hot and want to wear shorts too. They will be so happy that the rest of us pioneered the way! So get out your shorts, put them on and go walk around town enjoying the cool breezes. :-)

NotAGran55 going to Austria? Blend in - wear lederhosen! You might as well!

happysexagenarian:
Was it Pedal Pushers you were thinking of?

M0nica you shorts sound perfect. I wonder if you might share the brand with us please ? I’m looking for something smart for a holiday in Austria and my usual ones are a bit too casual for where we are heading .