https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 14:16:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-873043 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 03:06:37 +0000 Mo 873043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have lived in FL for several summers over this last decade and I will say bermuda shorts can be somewhat stifling if you are walking out in the weather. A floaty skirt or dress is much better choice. Room for air to flow ;)<br /> And as for *can't* wear shorts, um, I'd say many of us have less than perfect legs. Don't worry too much. And, honestly, a lot of FL natives will wear shorts and flip flops into very late decades, no matter how 'presentable' their legs might or might not be - it's just part of living there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-873037 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 02:38:51 +0000 Echo 873037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree about capri pants, maxi skirts or dresses and midi-dresses. Indeed, I find dresses to be most comfortable in hot weather because of the breathable and airy nature of the garment; extra coverage is just a happy coicidence. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872974 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:44:22 +0000 simplysarah 872974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some vein issues too. </p> <p>I like to wear wide leg pants or maxi skirts with sleeveless tops and summery sandals- this way you're still showing some skin so it looks summery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872944 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:17:15 +0000 CocoLion 872944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest a midi skirt or knee length skirt/dress. If they have a fuller cut, the eye goes to the flouncy full skirt and not to the legs. Whereas a pencil skirt or bodycon silhouette will draw the eyes down to your legs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872913 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 22:32:46 +0000 hedgiehog 872913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beck, I live in Florida and the things I find most comfortable when not wearing shorts are lightweight skirts, capris and linen trousers. Jill has some nice ones on their website. I posted some photos for you.<br /> Hope you enjoy your trip </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872892 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 21:53:36 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 872892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to second the Dermablend. When I was younger, I used it for shows, to completely cover a strawberry-red birthmark behind my ear, (these days I use Ben Nye). A friend who was in a pageant used it to cover a very color-rich tattoo on her ankle. It provides complete coverage, is highly water resistant, and really lasts in Florida humidity. I never noticed a problem with rub-off on clothing - usually to get the stuff off, required soap or makeup remover, and a whole lotta scrubbing.</p> <p>At the time it first hit the market, the spokesperson was that model who was attacked by a stalker and had multiple slash-scars where he had knifed her face. I cannot recall her name, but the before and after pictures in pre-photo-shop days (I'm dating myself here) were incredible.</p> <p><a href="http://www.dermablend.com/percentoffer.aspx?cm_mmc=LabeliumSearch-_-GoogleBrand-_-Dermablend+Brand-_-dermablend&#038;gclid=CM3_ttfO8LUCFQ6EnQodwDYA0g" rel="nofollow">http://www.dermablend.com/perc.....nQodwDYA0g</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872880 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 21:40:34 +0000 Caro in Oz 872880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Linen pants work for me:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872756 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:33:06 +0000 Mander 872756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about some loose, wide-leg linen trousers? I always imagine myself wearing something like that with flat sandals and a big sun hat. Linen is supposed to be an excellent fabric for tropical climates.</p> <p>Sorta like this lady, only I'd probably chose black ones:<br /> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V0y9pG7dcPM/TiLLGNtAWrI/AAAAAAAAAvo/4ofOQ4U9CEk/s1600/P1010923.JPG" rel="nofollow">http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V0y9.....010923.JPG</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872748 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:21:29 +0000 Isis 872748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the vote for floaty skirts and bermuda shorts. I've found maxi's to be hot in a humid climate as they trap the air around your legs. Florida is really hot and really humid. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872712 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:52:19 +0000 kellygirl 872712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Depending on your shape, I vote for the floaty skirts. I think the length would be cooler and might be more flattering than a maxi. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872706 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:50:32 +0000 Thistle 872706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/eileen-fisher-silk-cotton-jersey-maxi-skirt/3420542?origin=PredictiveSearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=GRAPHITE&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ei.....sultback=0</a></p> <p><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=79586&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=527812002" rel="nofollow">http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/.....=527812002</a></p> <p>I recommend maxi skirts. They come in lots of styles and price points. I linked an Eileen Fiaher an Old Navy above. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872693 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:44:17 +0000 Anonymous 872693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same issue. I use a self tanning lotion on m legs comes sandal season, but they still show. i think I have just embraced the suckers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872679 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:30:12 +0000 Nicole D 872679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are also lots of good make up options for covering such things. Dermablend or Canadian company coverfx. I know because I have varicose veins and spiders in my family. Just a matter of time...<br /> But otherwise, yeah maxis are lovely and just about everywhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872667 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:19:21 +0000 Kristin L 872667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think most stores sell maxis. I got one from Gap last year that I absolutely love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872663 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:14:50 +0000 Beck 872663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't use self tanner because the spots just get darker. Where could I purchase a lightweight maxi? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872662 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:13:34 +0000 Greek Goddess 872662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about long floaty skirts or some nice light trousers? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872660 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:13:01 +0000 TraceyLiz65 872660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about lightweight maxi skirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872658 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:12:24 +0000 Kristin L 872658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Beck. I have the same problem with spider veins on my legs. What about a bermuda short? I've used a few self tanners as well to help hide spider veins. They're not completely gone, but they seems to be less noticeable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cant-wear-shorts#post-872654 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:07:46 +0000 Beck 872654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have bad spider veins and spots on my legs. I'm going to Florida and need to dress for warmer weather. I need some help with what to buy to look in style but can't really show a lot of leg. </p>