Legs in summer!

Thank you Amberone I’ll give this a go after I’ve deforested!

I like Dove too

I read this thread with envy, because I routinely wear compression knee-length socks to counteract the tendency of my lower legs and ankles to swell, and orthotic inserts in lace-up shoes to keep things aligned so that I don't get 'sciatica'. I look normal for most of the year - but bare legs and sandals hardly ever happen! Still, I'm grateful to be able to walk considerable distances and to do the garden. Changing into garden togs right now...

Jaxjacky I use Dove 'Summer revived' fair to medium - it's in a goldy coloured tube. I bought this last year so hopefully it will still work ? I've tried a couple of different ones - some smell a bit disgusting, some are a bit orange looking. Although that might be because my legs are so white ?

Let it dry well before dressing in anything white. I just bung it on every couple of days after a shower - you don't get patches like with tanning lotion because it builds up so gradually. I also use gloves to put it on so my hands don't tan along with my legs.

Which tan Amberone please, I’ve been thinking about that, thanks.

I wear lovely floaty midi and maxi (ankle length) skirts all Summer with t-shirts and denim jacket. I find it difficult to find trousers that fit.

The white legs and veins I take care of with some self tan - the ones that moisturize and build up a tan over time. Just started using that so in about a month legs will be nice and smooth with a bit of tan and most marks not so obvious.

I wear cropped trousers/chinos/linen below knee all summer long. Middi skirts if going out, or wide legged linen trousers if it's a tad cool for the beer garden evening.
My legs are scarred from tomboy childhood mishaps & old age creeping on. I moisturise every single day to keep my leg skin healthy and hydrated.
I would never wear shorts but I don't give two hoots about my less than perfect legs. They've done me proud & as my mum would wryly say "Who's goina stop their horse and cart to look at you?".

Wrap tops look nice with wide legged pants and generous frontage.

I sometimes wear cropped leggings with my summer dresses. I’m not embarrassed to bare my legs though. If people don’t like them they can always look away ?

Sad we have to hide our legs!

American tan tights in the late 60’s/early 70’s were a boon in some ways.

I've gone straight from tights with shorter dresses into maxi dresses to hide my legs. It also avoids the need for me to wax or shave them!