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What age did you stop wearing shorts?

55 replies

AteRiri · 04/11/2016 10:21

I mean mid-thigh shorts. Not conservative, almost knee-length ones. Nor shorts that show off panties.

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Ginslinger · 05/11/2016 17:32

I'm 60 and wear shorts on holiday - not in town.

rawsienna · 05/11/2016 18:32

FWIW, I think long "boy scout" shorts are way more aging than shorter ones.

I agree. It's tempting to go too long. Sansayra's short length is flattering on most ages.

applesareredandgreen · 05/11/2016 19:00

I'm 53 and would now only wear shorts on holiday (resort) or in garden. I have horrible legs though - podgy knees and thread veins. In my late teens/ early 20's I wore shorts with heels to go clubbing (don't think I owned a mirror . . . . )

Madbengalmum · 05/11/2016 19:11

About 12, i hate shorts. Much prefer a short skirt or dress, and they are so much more stylish.

ItGoesWithoutSaying · 06/11/2016 07:46

Good to see so many older shorts wearers!

Agree with the comments about longer not necessarily being more flattering. Can shorten the leg and emphasise the knees.

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