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My legs are a problem

christa

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I have just joined this forum I hope to get advice on how to dress. Im black and 30 yrs old. My problem is that I have skinny legs and wide hips. I look like my body is on top of a stick. Im always wearing long skirts. People stare if I wear a pencil skirt or something that shows my legs. It takes my confidence.please help.

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Latest reply was from lyn67

Suz

(website)

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It's the skirts that are the problem (if problem there be) -- not your legs.

Are you sure people are staring with displeasure? Perhaps they envy your slender gams.

But if you really don't care to show your legs, there are some wonderful wide leg pants available this year, and boot cuts are trending again, so you are in luck.

Looking forward to getting to know your style.

Anonymous

Welcome, Christa. I hope you can get some good ideas that make you feel comfortable and confident in your body!

Anonymous

Welcome to YLF, Christa. I, too, am eager to get to know you and your sense of style. I'm sure there are solutions to whatever you're struggling with. We all struggle with something.

Beth Ann

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Welcome! This is a great place to investigate what silhouettes and styles work best for you.

Thistle

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Welcome!

First, there is nothing "wrong" with your legs or your body! It is the clothes, not you. Always. Always. Always.

That said, what are your style goals? Where are you wearing these skirts? To the office? Date night? Casually?

What types of skirts have you tried?

And, if skirts don;t work for you, there are many, many trousers styles out there and the fab aldies here can help get you sorted.

carambola

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My first thought was what Suz said - many people envy those with slender legs, so perhaps those are looks of admiration you are getting when your legs show.

I think Angie mentioned that flares are making a comeback, so those could be another option for you.

catgirl

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I hated my skinny legs till I came to YLF. Look around and you will find tons of inspiration. I guarantee you will be showing them off soon enough!

christa

Member

I love pencil skirts they show off the curvy part of my body well but then leave my legs exposed. I love long skirts but I can't find stylish ones. I hate wearing the same plain black skirt and a jacket for church. My style is not too complicated. I love blazers. Smart and simple is what I like ans go for mostly. I love shoes as well but I dont know wich ones to wear to take thw focus off my tooth picks. My closet is full of unworn shoes.

Janet

(website)

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Welcome!

You are about the fifteenth person I've seen lately complain about skinny legs. The grass is always greener, I suppose, because I used to lament my big thighs here. I'm growing to appreciate my body as it is, as I also appreciate the amazing variety of shapes and sizes of the human form.

The others have already made some great suggestions, but know that your body is just fine, and this is a wonderful place to be to learn how to dress and love it!

carter

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Long skinny legs. I'm so jealous I can't see straight. Celebrate them. Don't hide them!

deb

Veteran

Welcome.

Debora

Veteran

Welcome, Christa! One place to start would be to identify your body type. Angie has blog posts in her archives which can help you do this, or you can post a picture on the forum. There is wealth of information in the archives on how to dress each body type. So glad to have you here!

To get you started...

http://youlookfab.com/2009/03/.....body-type/

http://youlookfab.com/2006/04/.....ng-act”/

http://youlookfab.com/2012/01/.....ody-image/

jamieyh

I guess a short skirt with tights is perfect for you. How do you think of it?

Neel

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Skinny legs and big hips. Sounds like me

Here's what I have learnt! Do not go for body con pencil skirts unless you plan on wearing tunic type tops over them. Skirts that skim your legs are the best. Shorter skirts (just above the knee) work better because you can see more of the legs than just two little sticks from under a midi skirt! Skinny jeans look good on us gals when the top is a little breezy and hits the crotch or little lower- on the hip rather than the shorter fitted tops. Think tunics and boyfriend style shirts. Bootcuts are my best friends!! I love them more than skinnies because they help me balance out my wide hips.

You don't need to live in maxis! Just find the right skirts!

Anonymous

I have thin legs and find that pencil skirts work best for me because a skirt with width at the hem just makes my legs look skinnier by comparison. However I no longer have hips. When I did, an a-line that had just a bit of width worked best, especially with knee high boots to balance things out.
I wore these above the knee then.
I like the idea of great looking shoes to draw the eye to them rather than the leg.

lyn67

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If you like the look of pencils with your legs-then you can look for ones in non black colors, some others with color blocking, and then prints! Believe me there are plenty to choose from! I have more then 20 pencils, different colors, level of formality and comfort, fabrics(strechy are my faves) and prints(say animal), I just consider them giving me my best siloutte ever-so wear the heck out of them for dressy or casuals, too!!