How do people wear dresses?

[Hismumhermum]

How? I have just tried on the few I have (never wear them) for potential use on holiday. I feel so exposed, my legs are a funny shape and they are white as the driven snow. My top half is alright (covered) but I don't think I will ever come to terms with my legs!

[fieldfare]

I've just had a trying on session with all my holiday dresses, most are knee length and nipped in slightly at the waist. Started exfoliating, shaving and using cocoa butter with a light tanning effect on my legs so they're not too horrifically white now.

[Frostycake]

Surely a maxi-dress is the answer if you don't like your legs. Then, just apply a gradual tan to your arms and legs every day when you get out of the shower (takes off the pasty glow). If you're too short for a maxi-dress, try a skimming midi-length or a length that's just on the knee. Go for darker colours if you feel self-conscious.

[Hismumhermum]

Thanks frosty, am definitely too short plus knee length is all I'm thinking of anyway. Will get one of those gradual tanning things today and hope for the best!

[wigglylines]

Ah, sorry I missed it was for a holiday not every day wear! Perhaps making the extra effort is worth it for a special occasion?!

But this is the kind of thing I meant anyway

[OnlyLovers]

If it's hot enough for bare legs, it's hot enough that I don't care about my glow-in-the-dark vampire legs.

But otherwise, leggings if it's not too warm (although cotton leggings are quite cool anyway IME). Or what about a longer-length one? Covering up more can keep you cooler in hot weather.

[hellsbellsmelons]

Garnier summer body is the way to go.
As your legs are very white you will need the lighter version (light sunkissed look)
Use every other or every 3 days throughout spring and summer.
Sorted! It's a good moisturiser as well.
I wear dresses or skirts 95% of the time.
I'd say 90% of the time dresses.
More forgiving IMHO.

[SuperFlyHigh]

generally dresses unless tunic (wear with leggings or footless tights) I tend to either bare my white legs to the world (am thinking of buying that St Tropez new self tanning stuff), shaved of course and then when been out in sun and got some colour bare them some more...

I agree that there is a good length for dresses on most people - some suit maxi dresses more than others some suit a couple of inches above the knee.

Do a pedicure with sandals, or wear peeptoes. some dresses look best with a heel - wedge or otherwise. I personally don't think it's professional to wear a lot of dresses where you can see bare legs to work... so wear tights then.

[Ladymoods]

Fake tan always looks like fake tan, horrible stuff, people look streaky and ridiculous.

Embrace your paleness!

[SevTSnape]

I've never really enjoyed wearing dresses, even when I was a skinny size 8, I never felt comfortable. Unfortunately, every so often I ended up with people in my life you encouraged me to wear more dresses. I never once felt 100% comfortable in them. Now if I go anywhere smart I've decided I'll do shirt and tie (don't like blouses - or how women's clothes fit in general)

Leggings or 3/4 lengths all the way. Hareem pants are also good for keeping cool.

[Hismumhermum]

Interesting, thanks folks. I do think I need it to be really hot in order for it to feel ok/less exposed. Am going to try the gradual tanning stuff (might not work) and brazen the white look if not (if it is warm enough). I don't have any of those knee length leggings, might try some on in the shops. Not bothered about a pedicure-brown feet are all I want!