Challenging My Style Formula
I’ll just file this post under never say never. I’m open-minded about fashion and love to try new looks but I haven’t worn shorts for as long as I remember. There’s nothing wrong with shorts and they’re a big part of many women’s summer wardrobe. I simply stopped wearing them in my 30’s and didn’t revisit the look. They feel preppy which isn’t a style I wear.
I succumbed to the lure of shorts last week because they were the perfect thing to wear. Luckily, I was using favorite self-tanner, every other morning, so my legs didn’t have that white, pasty look.
I bought the shorts for a Walmart post and figured this was a great price point to dip my toe into a new look.
This day wasn’t super hot but it sure was sunny. We were exploring Sooke, Metchosin and several other small towns along the southern coast of Vancouver Island. My husband is a boat lover so we stopped at several docks to check out the sailboats.
This Bermuda length doesn’t feel too different from my knee-length denim skirt. But because I’m short and my legs are proportionally shorter than my torso, I’ll be trying on shorter lengths. 
It’ll be blistering hot when we get home and there’s tons of work to do on our house so I see more shorts in my future.
BTW- arthritis in my hands is making it painful to put on and take off my bangles so I am stacking elastic bracelets these days and find it a fun look for summer.
What style have you challenged yourself to that’s out of your comfort zone?
Thanks for reading and have a great day.
Those white shorts look great on you and especially appropriate for being around the water and boats, but I think that length shorts would look nice on you in any casual setting. I like your earrings, too.
I have heavy legs and never wear shorts or knee length dresses in public. I do wear shorts for gardening. Luckily, I have some nice, new, knee length shorts that I bought last year for gardening and never had a chance to wear yet. I am going to have to wear them in public when I go to the knee surgeon’s office next week. Having slacks touch my knee incision would be unbearable. As it is, the shorts will touch the top half of the incision. A long skirt would be a tripping hazard on our front steps. I am going to feel very overexposed in my shorts going through the busy hospital to the surgeon’s office next week.
Could you wear a below knee skirt?
I just tried Jergens newest self-tanner, Wet Skin Moisturizer, to get rid of pasty white legs. You rub on while your skin is still wet from the shower, then pat dry. It does not transfer to towels or clothing, and gradually builds a nice glow within a few days. Much better than their other product, which I found can leave streaks. This is a winner, lots of positive experiences on Amazon reviews.
Thanks for sharing Deanne. I will give it a try
I’ve always worn shorts…I live in Georgia, where it can get pretty hot…up until the last couple of years. I stood on my feet at work for many years, and now have some vein discoloration around my ankle on one leg. I also have a couple of scars, one on each lower leg (one from the removal of a suspect spot on the leg). But, when we go to Florida I usually bring shorts and occasionally I’ll wear a pair out for a casual day. I actually prefer a length that hits between the heaviest part of my thigh and my knee. I’m not tall at 5’4″ and I find that to be a flattering length.
Shorts, like skirts and dresses, always look best hemmed to stop at a spot where your leg narrows. These sound perfect for you.
I really like the shorts on you and love white shorts in particular.
I like to wear 7 or 9 inch lengths and maybe 1 inch narrower in the leg.
I’ve never been a hat person, but have been trying to wear them more when out in the sun for protection. The first time I wore one I felt awkward, as it was definitely out of my comfort zone, and I felt silly wearing it. I like them on others, but never felt they looked good on myself. However, the more I got used to wearing one, the more comfortable I felt. I now have a few I have purchased and feel more at ease wearing them when walking my dogs, at the lake or out in the sun for any length of time.
Good for you Penny! It just takes practice and they’re so smart to wear.
I’ve got Fish belly white legs also. What self tanner do you use? I’ve never used one.
I like the Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer, in fair
I can relate. I finally succumbed to shorts last summer because it was so hot and we were out on our sailboat. My legs have decades of sun damage from being a California beach baby…but I just didn’t care.
Feel free to drop by for a sail on your way hone. We’re in Gig Harbor. Seriously!
Thank you, Katie. That’s so kind of you.