Fashion

[Rose429]

I have a lot of capris. I also have very thin lower legs. I am five feet 6 inches tall. I don't think I look very good in my capris but skorts and shorts really show my vein covered legs. I am at a loss what to wear to a social outing. I wore long pants to an outdoor graduation party and I felt pretty ridiculous as well as too HOT. I live in a very rural area so jeans and tees r my usual. What do you wear in the heat? I am getting close to telling myself " so what" and putting on my shorts and capris. My flabby upper arms aren't too great either😁

[vcvc]

Try linen or linen blend pants. I live on Gulf Coast and wear them all summer -no matter what length

[Shelbelle]

I am 5'2 or so, wear crops, no more shorts for me or pedal pushers or capris.  My legs are so full of sun spots, the less that shows the better. 

[happilyretiredgirl]

@Rose429  Embrace who you are and wear what is comfortable.  I am more comfortable in a summer dress or skirt and it is cooler than shorts. Try a casual skirt that is comfortable and wear with a cute T-shirt and sandals and you will be comfortable.  Enjoy your summer.

[wilma]

If I'm going to be outside in the heat I bare my legs. I don't wear crops or capris. I wear either a casual skirt or a pair of shorts, both a bit above my knees. My legs are pale, but I'm lucky that they still look good in my 60s.

I have had a few people make critical comments about the whiteness of my leg color. I tried various self tanners, but I've never liked the look. No matter how hard I tried it always ended up uneven. 

If you're really self conscious about your legs, and want to wear something shorter, you could try mixing some Sally Hansen leg makeup with a body moisturizer. I do that sometimes. The tube version is much easier to work with than the spray. 

You could also wear a longer lightweight midi or maxi dress which would cover your legs more. 

Have a Good Day! 

[Trailrun23]

I wear ankle pants. I love the length since they only show a few inches above my ankle and are below the calf. Some capris hit me as ankle pants since I am 5 ft 4. 

I don't like capris that hit at the widest part of the calf even though my legs are okay; I don't think they flatter anyone. Measure the length you want your pants to be and do a search online for ankle pants and see what you can find. 

[goldensrbest]

What about a pretty summer dress?

[ECBG]

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

[redbird]

St Louis gets a lot of heat and humidity. I have a collection of midi length smocked sundresses from Kohls. They are super cool, wash and dry easily and can be worn with a short sleeved sweater or shirt . I can dress them up and down for all occasions. 

[NYCLatinaMe]

@Rose429   I love dresses in hot weather.  Prefer cotton, linen, 100% or high percentage.  But other fabrics may be OK if the dress is not clingy.  I would avoid stretch fabrics for more formal events.  I like these:

The first 2 are logo; the third one studion park.  They should provide good upper arm coverage, at least 2 and 3.

Isaac always has pretty dresses too.

I have seen cool looking linen-blend dresses in Amazon at very affordable prices that may work on your tall frame.  I am short, so don't have them handy!