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Shorts phobia, with leg pics.

85 replies

Sallygoround631 · 16/06/2022 21:51

Grin

First off, the shorts are 2 sizes too big (an old, bad purchase!), I just cut the legs off to check how shorts would look on me. I am not quite as square shaped as the shorts make me look.

My issue is my legs, they're generally fine and I am usually happy with my body, but it seems i have developed some wobbly skin. I am late forties and at lowest end of my healthy weight range so am not after losing any. Maybe they were wobbly before but i didnt notice. Theyve never been solid or taught at any age. I am 5'5 and 8st.

But am i deluding myself that I can do something about it, or wear shorts in summer? I hate dresses at the moment and would love to feel the breeze in shorts and a tshirt on hot days. But i have never worn them in my life for some reason. I do feel self conscious about the fact that I am small but jiggly even though I know it's silly and no big deal in the great scheme of life.

It doesn't seem to be regular cellulite, it's more like lines as if the flesh is too loose Blush and it makes me look out of proportion. Am i being daft or would you opt for either longer ones or something else? Please don't insult me for asking, I do know it's ridiculous but we all have our weak spots and my legs are mine.

Pics are front, back, and close up of skin, it is actually more ripply than in the shot.

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Smarshian · 16/06/2022 21:52

There is absolutely nothing wrong with your legs. You have got a great figure. If my legs were like that I would wear them with pride!

EllaPaella · 16/06/2022 21:54

You honestly have lovely legs. IMO shorter shorts are always more flattering on anyone than the mid calf type ones.

gamerchick · 16/06/2022 21:55

It's just age, you should see me snarling at my neck Grin

weight and other gym training would sort those out lovely though I love what it's done for my legs.

PurpleDaisies · 16/06/2022 21:55

They just look like entirely normal legs. Seriously, you’re worrying about nothing.

Sallygoround631 · 16/06/2022 21:59

btw, the ripples seem to go all the way to the knee on the inside and front of my legs, the pic didnt capture it really. I am presuming it is a lack of tone. They are honestly like an elderly persons legs in this sense. I feel awful saying that but it is true. I was hoping it was the lighting but it cant lie can it?

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Sallygoround631 · 16/06/2022 22:02

Sorry typed that before any replies.

Thank you for kind comments. I think we are all 'normal' no matter how we look, but we never exactly feel it, i suppose we are our own worst critics. I am due to get back into some fitness stuff after a long hiatus (stress and work) so hope it will tighten things up a bit Grin I dont want perfection but I love the look of people with solid thighs and a healthy strength to them.

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ShirleyJackson · 16/06/2022 22:15

Mine are covered in age spots that go really dark when I try to use fake tan. Your skin is lovely.

Wear the shorts with pride!

Laquila · 16/06/2022 22:18

Your legs are better than mine and I'm only 40! But I love wearing shorts - for some reason it makes me feel a bit like a kid again. I have a friend who never wears them as she doesn't like her legs (she's hardly any bigger than me - size 12-14) and I always feel a bit sorry for her in summer when we go away - it's so nice having your legs out! I'm pretty sure I won't regret all the shorts on my deathbed 😀

JanisMoplin · 16/06/2022 22:18

Honestly your legs are entirely normal. I wouldn't give them a second thought and just wear the shorts. I have just ordered myself a couple and my legs are much worse. But it's hot!

OperaStation · 16/06/2022 22:21

You have really nice legs. I’m younger than you and I am far too ashamed of my lumpy legs to get them out in public. If I had your legs I would wear shorts even in winter.

Justmuddlingalong · 16/06/2022 22:21

The inside of my thighs between groin and knees, have ripples like a festoon blind. 🤷‍♀️

JanisMoplin · 16/06/2022 22:26

Justmuddlingalong · 16/06/2022 22:21

The inside of my thighs between groin and knees, have ripples like a festoon blind. 🤷‍♀️

But when was the last time you looked at the inside of anyone's thighs? Except on the Tube.:)

AquaticSewingMachine · 16/06/2022 22:27

They're just legs. They look fine. Great even. Wear the shorts.

Gr33ngr33ngr4ss · 16/06/2022 22:29

Bugger all wrong with your pins, girl! Wear the shorts!

Sallygoround631 · 16/06/2022 22:32

ok the festoon blind made me laugh!
So it's not just me then, i wonder how many of us restrict what we wear for so many reasons. It's a mess isnt it? I agree with pp who said you wont regret it on your deathbed.

Mine are like ripples or melting wax, my god how dare it do this! Grin

any exercises for this particular thing? I want the strong, taught upper thighs of a ballerina or an equestrian. I dont want much!

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Loadedforest · 16/06/2022 22:34

Get some confidence. You’re a human with a human body and skin. Life is too short to need external validation from strangers on if you can wear shorts

ElenaSt · 16/06/2022 22:36

You are standing still and zooming in on specific body parts. When you're out and about people only notice the overall look about you.

Of course nowadays when we see images of others they are most likely edited photos that have been manipulated to have no blemishes and look completely smooth with no lumps, bumps or scars etc!

Don't compare yourself!

You have lovely legs.

IvorCutler · 16/06/2022 22:36

I would wear shorts if I had your legs!

AnnaSW1 · 16/06/2022 22:39

They just look like normal legs Smile

hobbledyhoy · 16/06/2022 22:40

I'd be very happy to have legs like those!

Wear the shorts 🩳

FairyCakeSprinkles · 16/06/2022 22:40

Wear the shorts. You have great legs. Much nicer than mine and I wear shorts. Life is too short and summer too fleeting to not feel the sun on your legs.

My tip with shorts is to size up although I'm a 14 so much bigger than you. I wouldn't want mine too tight.

Hallyup89 · 16/06/2022 22:41

Phobia? Do you know what the word means?

withiceplease · 16/06/2022 22:44

They look good 😊
I was wondering about the fork tbh

Sallygoround631 · 16/06/2022 22:47

haha the fork is for my art stuff, it is a work room.

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Goldfishjones · 16/06/2022 22:47

In the nicest possible way - yes, you are being ridiculous! I am wearing shorts, your legs are far (far!) better than mine and so far noone has exclaimed in horror.

Your legs REALLY are fine!