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groovy

I'm diabetic with blue legs & feet from circulation problems & varicous veins. I feel so self concious in Spring & Fall because I always wear slacks to work while the other ladies over 50 are in crop pants, sandals & no hose. I get weird looks when I wear hose with shorts & crop pants. Also need to hide huge scar on knee. I do put on tanning lotion which helps - some. I can't wear sandals-Must have arch support & feet turn blue anyway. I'm an AVON rep & need to look nice & up with the times for that to. I'm 5'3" 130 lbs & at work need to look very nice. Help-it's a challenge.

16 years ago

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Latest reply was from MNsara

Angie

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Welcome to the forum, groovy. I'd be happy to help you out. It would be really helpful if you posted a picture. Think you can manage that?

16 years ago

Debora

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Hi Groovy, just wanted to say welcome, also! You've come to the right place. There are quite a few of us over-50's on the forum and you'll get constructive and compassionate advice here. There are many women here with fashion related challenges, and what is nice is that this is such a supportive community of women who will work with you to help find solutions. Hope we hear more from you!

16 years ago

Anonymous

Hey there Groovy. It sounds like you are already into what you know to be your style. You're on the right path. We had a discussion here last week on how some of us feel embarrassed about our old age spots on legs, or the veins that show through. I can only tell my own story about the time I told Angie that I didn't want to wear skirts in the summer being bare leg. She made my confidence strong by saying that in her book, spotted legs are always welcome. I felt so different about my legs. If this lady of such style would accept me at her table or party without noticing my spotted legs, then they were'nt worth worrying about. I'm a changed women. There is so much more to life than the imperfections on legs.

16 years ago

Debbie

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I just wanted to say welcome. The ladies here are very helpful and supportive. I hope you post again.

16 years ago

Anonymous

Welcome, Groovy, from another over-50 diabetic. Cropped pants are not usually flattering because of their length anyway. How about white or cream pants for summer? I wear lots of cute but comfortable flats or low wedges in summer instead of sandals, although I haven't given them up completely yet. Metallics and colors are fun on the feet.

16 years ago

MNsara

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Welcome, Groovy! Another 50+ here and this summer is my first YLF one, so I will be looking for a cropped pant alternative Age is not kind to feet, legs, skin, so we understand (when I use fake tanner, only my age spots keep the fake tan color!!)

There are lots of ideas to bring attention and fun to our top halves that I plan to use. . .

16 years ago

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