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Aibu, different outfits due to skinny ankles

54 replies

Sidelook · 09/07/2018 13:05

I’m contemplating going to the local shop having my skinny ankles out on show. I have changed into a few different outfits, shorts, short dress and a vest dress because I’m hot but need to go to the shop.
I hate summer because of my skinny ankles and I’m paranoid that people will look and laugh at me because of them. To make matters worse I’m top heavy and the boulders are not in proportion with my body. Hence the reason I love winter so that I can wear oversized tops and jeans to cover my ankles. Aibu or should I just be brave and nip to the shop in shorts?

OP posts:
Pickleypickles · 09/07/2018 13:08

I honestly dont think anyone at the shop will care about your ankles.

UrgentScurryfunge · 09/07/2018 13:08

Be comfortable, put the shorts on. In the nicest way, no one cares about your ankles, or maybe I should say no one else is paronoid about them. I bet they look much nicer than you believe anyway. Smile

Petalbird · 09/07/2018 13:12

If it's just your ankles which are the issue why not wear boots?

gamerwidow · 09/07/2018 13:13

In the nicest possible way, no one cares about your ankles. Put on what you feel good in and be on your way.

MeanTangerine · 09/07/2018 13:14

I don't think I've ever noticed anyone's ankles.

tealandteal · 09/07/2018 13:15

Everyone else will be unable to see your ankles due to the sweat dripping in their eyes. It's too hot not to wear whatever is coolest, no one will notice your ankles apart from maybe a very envious pregnant lady.

ShotsFired · 09/07/2018 13:15

Unless you look like that Salvador Dali St. Anthony painting (and in which case you have bigger problems anyway Grin ), I can honestly assure you that nobody gives a flying fuck about your ankles.

If you're that paranoid, wear a skimpy vest top and nobody will notice your legs anyway.

frasier · 09/07/2018 13:16

Dicker boots! They go with anything, dresses, shorts, any length skirt...

cardibach · 09/07/2018 13:18

Skinny ankles? Seriously?
It’s unrelentingly depressing the things women find to dislike about themselves to the point of restricting their behaviour.
Wear what you want. Go to the shop. Don’t wish away lively weather so you can cover an imagined imperfection.

cardibach · 09/07/2018 13:18

Lovely not lively, obviously.

Cornettoninja · 09/07/2018 13:23

I thought skinny ankles were desirable?

In any case - it might seem hugely noticable to you but I can guarantee no one is paying any attention to your ankles.

I sympathise with the wish to cover up (I have psoriasis which is ugly and delightfully sheds - you will never see more than my forearms or feet on display in public) but you look far more conspicuous covering up in this weather than just wearing weather appropriate clothes.

MissSingerbrains · 09/07/2018 13:27

Skinny ankles are a good thing, OP!

My ankles are fat (the rest of me isn’t) - but I wouldn’t dream of wearing boots in this weather to hide them Confused

Glumglowworm · 09/07/2018 13:29

I’m very fat and I’m wearing shorts. It’s far too hot for me to care! I’m fat regardless of what I wear, so I may as well be slightly more comfortable

I guarantee you not one person will notice or care about your skinny ankles!

Basta · 09/07/2018 13:34

Oh for goodness' sake.

If you are really that bothered about your ankles that nobody else will notice you need therapy, not advice from Mumsnet.

JaneJeffer · 09/07/2018 13:35

Nobody will care about your ankles unless you meet a Victorian time-traveller.

Original poster
Sidelook · 09/07/2018 13:39

I did think about putting boots on, like converse ones. But then I would like I’m trying to be a teenager when I’m in my 40’s!!
Years of having an a partner now ex telling me that I have chicken drumstick legs and laughing at me, has made me paranoid about my ankles. I wear shorts around the house but if anyone comes to the front door I will quickly change into jeans.

OP posts:
JaneJeffer · 09/07/2018 13:43

Just do it! You will feel great when you prove your idiot ex wrong and come back feeling empowered.

Dandeliontea123 · 09/07/2018 13:44

I don’t think anyone will be focusing on your ankles either, OP, but if you are that worried, try lighter shorts, a darker top, and a long necklace (if it isn’t too hot) as from your description you could be a V body shape.

purplelass · 09/07/2018 13:46

I did think about putting boots on, like converse ones. But then I would like I’m trying to be a teenager when I’m in my 40’s!!

I wear converse boots, I'm 47 Smile

frasier · 09/07/2018 13:47

Converse will work also, they’ll look great.

onalongsabbatical · 09/07/2018 13:48

So your problem, OP, is not your ankles, that are undoubtedly within the range of normal, but that the stupid and cruel words of your ex are still inside your head. THAT'S the thing you need to be concentrating on. Meanwhile if it makes you more comfortable I find maxi dresses or skirts or palazzo pants are all just as cool in this weather as anything skimpy especially if they're a light fabric, fine cotton etc.

But I'm really sure that no-one's interested in your ankles.

Shaboohshoobah1 · 09/07/2018 13:48

Fucking hell! NO-ONE CARES ABOUT YOUR ANKLES! but if they were going to, thin ankles are way better than fat ones! Wear what you like!

BlankTimes · 09/07/2018 13:58

Who do you think is going to look and judge you on your way there, in the shop and on your way home?

Out of the people you will see, how many will even look at your ankles?

I reckon no-one will even look at you, people tend not to, they are just busy getting on with their day.

lynmilne65 · 09/07/2018 14:29

No one cares tbh