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Would you judge me for wearing shorts and not shaving?

175 replies

Eileen101 · 19/05/2024 22:34

I genuinely don't remember the last time u shaved my legs. I decided to wear shorts today.
Would you judge me if you noticed I haven't shaved my legs?
Just a general wondering. I'm quite light haired too if that makes a difference.

Would you immediately think I was gross? Or would you have as few cares about it as I do?

OP posts:
AbsolutelyFemale · 19/05/2024 22:37

I'm very fair and don't bother shaving, I've been wearing shorts for weeks.

TwattyMcFuckFace · 19/05/2024 22:39

I know lots of women who don't shave their legs and no, of course I don't judge them.

YouAndMeAndThem · 19/05/2024 22:39

I genuinely wouldn't be able to see if you had or hadn't 😂

Fridayfederica · 19/05/2024 22:39

I probably wouldn’t even notice. Do what you feel happy and comfortable with.

Guavafish1 · 19/05/2024 22:40

no one cares

Namechangeforthis88 · 19/05/2024 22:41

If I noticed I'd be envious, I hate that I feel I have to shave my legs.

Oldraver · 19/05/2024 22:41

No, I stopped shaving a few years ago though I have to admit I do look at my legs and still think it takes some getting used to

Bananabutty · 19/05/2024 22:41

My leg hairs never grew back after chemo. Silver lining etc etc.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 19/05/2024 22:42

I suppose if it was really dark thick hair I might notice but it wouldn’t bother me one bit.

Ratisshortforratthew · 19/05/2024 22:42

No I wouldn’t - but I don’t shave either and my leg hair is thick and black!

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 19/05/2024 22:43

Bananabutty · 19/05/2024 22:41

My leg hairs never grew back after chemo. Silver lining etc etc.

Over menopause my leg hair got lighter and finer but HRT has brought it back. Thankfully not like when I was younger though.

Mindblownawaybyfog · 19/05/2024 22:43

I actually had a nightmare the other night I went out in shorts and looked down and my legs were very hairy! So yes I would judge!

RosesAndHellebores · 19/05/2024 22:44

It depends how much hair there is. SIL1 is like an ape, albeit a blonde one. I’m afraid I judge her but that’s because she’s horrid.

Hippychickster · 19/05/2024 22:45

Sometimes my (very fair haired) legs are almost furry and I still wear shorts and short dresses!

Idlechitchat · 19/05/2024 22:46

I probably wouldn’t notice, but if I did I wouldn’t judge or care.

keepingsanity · 19/05/2024 22:46

I've only ever seen it once and it did make me stop and look but then I was envious and thought how cool it was. That was light haired on a 20 something

Before that I have never seen (noticed) that anyone had not shaved their legs

Mt61 · 19/05/2024 22:46

RosesAndHellebores · 19/05/2024 22:44

It depends how much hair there is. SIL1 is like an ape, albeit a blonde one. I’m afraid I judge her but that’s because she’s horrid.

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Nigellasstickytoffeepudding · 19/05/2024 22:48

Anyone who judges whst other people do with their body are sad and need more going on in their lives.

RichardMarxisinnocent · 19/05/2024 22:50

Mindblownawaybyfog · 19/05/2024 22:43

I actually had a nightmare the other night I went out in shorts and looked down and my legs were very hairy! So yes I would judge!

Why would you judge? Having unshaven legs isn't immoral or illegal or unclean or unhygienic, so what exactly would you be judging the person for? Also, can I assume you'd judge a man who was wearing shorts and hadn't shaved his legs?

PrincessofWells · 19/05/2024 22:50

Who really cares?

justasking111 · 19/05/2024 22:52

With PCOS I had to, it was black, double thickness. Right down my thighs and the back of my thighs were actually curly.

I envied the peach fuzz on other women

Mt61 · 19/05/2024 22:52

No not at all, unless you looked like you was wearing mohair leggings, I would just think you were brave. I don’t shave but then I don’t wear shorts as I’ve horrible legs. Saves a fortune on razors & soap🤣- no you go for it love 😊

ToxicChristmas · 19/05/2024 22:54

I highly doubt I'd even notice. If I did, I honestly wouldn't think anything about it in any way, good or bad. It's your body and your body hair, has nothing to do with me. DD (18) doesn't shave her legs at all and wears shorts all the time.

Whycantiwinmillionsandsquillions · 19/05/2024 22:57

No I wouldn’t judge. I probably wouldn’t even notice.

Pettyman · 19/05/2024 22:57

If you’ve got legs like a wildebeest, yes!