Summery clothing without exposing legs

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Hi I'm looking for ideas for lower half clothing during the warmer days in summer. Everyone seems to get the shorts out here when the weather gets to 20 degrees but because of a skin condition, I prefer to cover up my legs.

I tend to wear leggings and longer tops but I'm fed up with that, does anyone have any good suggestions?

Thanks all, you've given me some great ideas. Good to hear Tu have some nice things in, they've been a bit of a go-to for me.

Or a go Tu!

I've got ugly veins so in hot weather (over 25, not over 20) I wear long dresses or if it's a bit cooler a shorter/midi dress with flesh coloured tights. I'm now thinking about getting my veins lasered though so I don't have to worry about it.

Indeed! 😂

I have a collection of brightly coloured tights that I wear under shorts and dresses.
I have a red birth mark that takes up most of one thigh, am very pale and hate it when the backs of my knees get sweaty

It was #tapsaff here yesterday with the sun out - even though it was only about 11 degrees. People get over-excited!

PP have given good suggestions, but just to add the Cos barrel leg trousers to the mix too. I do like dresses/skirts, but these are fab, and I personally quite enjoy the pj style stripy linen pant look, especially with a graphic t-shirt.

Not elasticate leg!!!! Elasticated waist 😂

@mcmuffin22 those look nice.

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I love balloon trousers and harem pants.

I keep an eye out for maxi skirts, maxi dresses, and loose trousers, all in natural fabrics. I like linen and am willing to iron, but it looks dreadful within a few minutes. Linen-viscose mix is a good compromise. Also lighter and cheaper than pure linen.

I have found all sorts of surprises n unexpected shops, such as long cotton dresses in Sainsbury’s, ditto linen-viscose trousers in gorgeous colours, and a maxi skirt in a really nice, heavy, cotton jersey in Mountain Warehouse. Just keep an eye open and look at everything.

@Gwenhwyfar I’ve had mine lasered. It cost hundreds of pounds and didn’t work. Lasers aren’t that effective for leg veins. I’ve also had sclerotherapy-again useless. I now just cover up with Sally Hansen leg make up if I’m ever showing my legs. It’s amazing!

I've had friends who've done. I presumed they could back, but then just thought you had to do it again every year a bit like Botox?

Thighs don't usually rub together and chafe in shorts!

Joe Browns

Yes it could be batic temperatures and the shorts are still out! Saying that, I know people who wear shorts in winter, even when it's snowing

You can buy chub rub shorts. Long knickers also work.

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I used to not wear dresses, then I came across a style I love, so comfortable. Linen, midi oversized. I also have some loose or wide leg linen trousers. This fabric is good for keeping you covered but really allowing any breeze to come through the fabric.

I have a couple of pairs of linen/viscose mix trousers. They don't crease anything like as badly as linen yet are cool and comfortable. In fact, I bought this pair from Next yesterday.

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su778665/w66519

Shorts look bad on 99% of people. Linen trousers too - crumpled , often see through if a light colour and show that bum bit which is ugly if too tight.

I search online, Next, Asda, Matalan, TU etc from April for wide leg, Co-Ords. I usually find around four sets. I don't mind midi dresses, so usually find enough adding in Yumi and Roman.

Some nice coords in Zara, cool and stylish.

Linen trousers. Not all of them crease, I have some from M&S that are fine.

Like the look of these. I keep buying linen then remember I hate the creases and how hard it is to keep them crease free!

I tend to wear pretty summer dresses with leggings. I am not confident about my legs and I manage not to get too hot. Do love my shorts but am thinking about trying out some light trousers.