The dreaded first day of summer....what did you wear today?

[NumptyNu]

I really struggle with summer clothes. I guess I don't like exposing my milky, slightly wobbly legs etc.

Any 40+ ladies out there with a less than perfect bod want to share what your 'hot day' wardrobe looks like?

I have denim shorts nada vest on and feel rubbish. I wouldn't leave the house looking like this.

Any suggestions for flattering, cool clothes in this weather?

Not 40+ but not far behind and definitely not a perfect bod as had another baby in March.

What about casual dresses? I wore this today and a lady stopped me in the street today to say how nice and summary I looked and that it is a lovely dress. It meant more to me that she could have known!

m.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Dresses/Day-Dresses/WH612/Womens-Casual-Jersey-Dress.html

I have the spring flowers on navy.

Leggings and a floaty knee length dress generally works, can be dressed down with flip flops, up with smart sandals, or worn with canvas trainers on cooler days.

Dresses are definitely the way forward. I'm also a fan of the tunic/short dress and leggings combo. I'm pear shaped and shorts just look awful on me. In fact I think it's very hard to pull off shorts as generally they are very unflattering.

I've got that boden dress (posted above) from a couple of years ago and I'd recommend it. It's a great shape, very flattering.

I wore a black patterned dress, knee length, with silver Saltwater sandals - felt cool calm and collected! I think dresses are definitely the way to go - much less hassle, no co-ordinating of outfits, and just easier when it's hot.

Cropped jeans and a t-shirt. Which made me realise that I am still too pudgy round the middle, but I wasn't going out so it didn't matter.

Will need to shift those last few pounds and look for t-shirts that skim not cling (is their anything that's like a lighter weight version of Poetry hemp Tshirts?)

The vest top and trackie bottoms I slept in. [slattern]

Sleeveless White Company jersey dress (knee length) and sandals. My legs are white but I'd rather have white legs than wear leggings tbh.

I've been in a bikini in the garden! Most definitely would not go down the street in it!

I have got some nice knee length shorts that I would wear with a decent t-shirt and sandals.

Mostly in the Summer I wear knee length dresses or skirts.

Linen shorts and a at shirt. Holiday wear. I'd put a bra and longer cropped trousers on for public consumption. Legs aren't as pasty as sometimes, but they do need shaving.

Boyfriend shorts - mid thigh, winter white cotton long sleeved shirt and a pair of Birkinstock Arizona's - slouched around the garden most of the day but popped out to the supermarket. I love wearing shorts, just need to get some colour on my legs.

50s Vintage cotton dress in pale blue.
I do struggle with summer clothes like you say OP. Am fine for a day at the beach , it's clothes for pottering about town that throws me.

Beige jersey midi skirt - Hush
Navy racerback vest - Peacocks
Cobalt vest underneath - Primark
Gold Havs

Was happy with my outfit. I had a lovely morning pottering in the house alone so had time to outfit plan for heading out with family this afternoon a tan would improve the look.

I'm 43 and just wore a black maxi dress. comfy, cool, simple and kept my glow white legs covered. Looked nice to

I wore these Boden shorts in the Navy Bloom and a navy vest top to mow the lawn today.

ooops, link here: www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Shorts/WJ032/Womens-Bistro-Short

Is the Boden fern dress suitable for wobbly bits? I'm a 10, but post 3 babies have gained some podge I'm the belly area! It's not too clingy is it?

Good on you with your bikini in the garden !

I wore an orange capped sleeved, above the knee dress from Dorothy Perkins.

Dresses make me feel a lot better than separates and no hassle deciding what to wear with it.

I have the Boden bistro shorts in three different colourways and they are SO flattering. I wore the stripy ones yesterday with a navy shell top and navy Havs.

Today I'll be at work so am wearing a green knee length dress (really old Laura Ashley one) and tan block heel sandals. Life is so simple when it's sunny!

No numpty it's really nice. There is no way I'd be wearing it 10 weeks post DC2 if it was clingy!

It's 20% off with free delivery and returns today too.

Dresses are the way forward but I would suggest moisturising your legs with a summer, light tanning lotion. Makes a difference.

Also 40+ and milky white. Yesterday I wore:

Mountain biking kit
White stuff dress, a few years old and bit lies
Running kit.

It was a busy day.

Ooh. Thanks all. Is the Boden discount for everyone today or so you need a code?

I wore a maxi dress with a cropped very thin cardi and wedge sandals. Felt good and DC said I looked nice!

20% off Boden until Wed with J9A4

I'm 40 and wore a black maxi dress with a sort of built-in vest... plus cycling-short length leggings underneath as I get sweaty cuz I'm fat :) Flip flops and a statement bangle.

Cropped trousers aren't very flattering on anyone who is 'chunky', in my experience. Of being chunky.

Hi pasta, can you bf in it?