Fashion

[NYCLatinaMe]

@wilma My legs are very pale too!  That's OK.  I don't worry.  I don't like self tanners because I have seen performers with self tanners sweat in their legs.  Not a good look.  

Tarte had a nice waterproof body makeup that I applied to my arms without it transferring, but I was too afraid to wear on my legs.

[LindaLatte]

I'm probably older and definitely shorter (5'2") than you are, but have the same vein-covered legs and "crepey"  upper arms.  It is usually very hot here in Arizona over the summer, so wearing long pants, or even ankle pants can be a bit much unless I am indoors with good AC..

Since most of the veins in my legs are above my knee,I prefer knee length pants, skirts, or dresses when I go out.  I think that the pedal pusher length looks better on me than capris or crops, but I have some of all those. And midi or maxi dresses and skirts are not flattering on me at all so I wear knee-length skirts and dresses.. 

I prefer at least elbow length sleeves or wearing a sleeveless top with a very light shrug or something similar over them.  I was lucky enough to buy four sets of tank tops with gauze? big shirts from Linea when he was here.  The tanks are big on me, but I wear the see-through big shirts very often.  

Good luck in finding something that works for you.  

Linda

[feline groovy]

I also have non-shapely legs but don't care anymore.

I wear capris and cropped pants made from breathable fabrics.

My tops are all sleeveless (don't care how my arms look either), also made of breathable fabrics.

I'm 5'7-8" with short legs; my height is in my long torso.

I stopped being concerned with how I look quite a while ago.

I have chronic medical challenges so my health/comfort is key.

No need to suffer; go on and rock your arms and legs in all their nekkidness. 

[wilma]

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@NYCLatinaMe wrote:

@wilma My legs are very pale too!  That's OK.  I don't worry.  I don't like self tanners because I have seen performers with self tanners sweat in their legs.  Not a good look.  

Tarte had a nice waterproof body makeup that I applied to my arms without it transferring, but I was too afraid to wear on my legs.

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@NYCLatinaMe 

Hello, pale "sister". Hope you're having a good day! 

My pale legs bothered me more when I was younger. Lots of people used to make comments like, "You look sickly", "You'd look healthier with a tan", "Why don't you get out and get some sun?", etc. It really bothered me, hence all the faux tanners I tried. Now in my older years I don't care what others think. I've already decided I'm not going to buy any more leg or body makeup. Just don't want to mess with it anymore. 

Have a Great Day! 

[SaveTheTurtles]

I say screw it and wear what you are going to be comfortable in. Who cares about veins in legs. Who wants to be hot in long pants. I have been buying skirts this year from Dicks Sporting goods. They are super comfortable and don't wrinkle, and believe me my legs leave a lot to be desired. We are our own worst critics, you know? @Rose429 

[ECBG]

@wilma 

These days people don't tan like they used to at all, thanks in part to people loke Nicole Kidman.

[Sooner]

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@ECBG wrote:

I wear linen or linen blend cropped pants and a top.

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@ECBG I have some linen pants for better looking, and shorts, crops and capris in light-weight knit from Appleseeds that have been so comfy and easy care for summer!  

[Imaoldhippie]

@Rose429 ..............How about a maxi dress or maxi skirt?  Find a nice tee shirt with elbow length sleeves.

[nova]

@Rose429  I am very petite at barely 5-ft and also feel self conscious about my legs.  They are full of veins and surgical scars due to multiple surgeries.  What works for me when I have to go out is to wear something that draws attention away from them.  In my case it's wrap dresses or wrap tops which I have learned over the years is the most flattering style for my shape.  Susan Graver recently had a knee length (on me slightly longer) wrap dress TSV in both petite and regular length  (A646285)  and I bought 2 for spring/summer functions.  Nicole Miller recently featured a faux wrap top  (A653425)  which I bought in 2 colors that looks great with any pant style.

Like other posters mentioned a longer flowy skirt or dress is also pretty.  Since I am so short a "midi" dress - even in petite - is a maxi style on me.  I bought A634093 -a Susan Graver petite midi dress in the bronze color and added a belt with pretty ballet flats and felt great.  I'd never worn that length before and was surprisingly pleased.