I bought myself some shorts yesterday

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.

Shorts? Aaargh just nooooooo!!

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.

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

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.

And they were only £15!

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

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.

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!!

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

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

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