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Are they too short?

April 29, 2011 by Elaine

I bought these shorts at Loft a few weeks ago.  And then I kinda regretted it.

But, it gets REALLY hot here.  


However, I am 36 now.  


NOT 16.  


Are they too short? 


What do YOU think?


I’ve been going over it in my head and looking at myself in the mirror and let me tell you what I’ve decided.


Women of my age, or any age for that matter, have all different legs in size, shape and even color.


I’ve worked my arse off (literally!) to have my legs look like they do right now.  I’ve run miles and miles and also walked a lot pushing a stroller or carrying a child on my hip.  Or both. 


These are MY legs and they may not be the best ones in the world but they are all mine and they work and I’m gonna go ahead and wear the shorts because I CAN.  


And you get to see a picture. Aren’t you lucky? 


;-P

Filed Under: Elaine, exercising, weight loss

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Comments

  1. Kirsten says

    April 29, 2011 at 6:44 pm

    Your legs are awesome, E. Seriously. Show those gams off. In addition? It gets effin hot where you live. Shorts are mandatory

  2. Kami's Khlopchyk says

    April 29, 2011 at 6:44 pm

    No, not too short! Just right, as those legs need to be shown off! Looking fantastic girl!

  3. WicketsMom says

    April 29, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    I’m 42 and have shorts that length. Not a problem at all!

  4. Elena says

    April 29, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    They are cute! My motto: if you worked your arse off, you deserve it! Once I finally lose this weight I plan on wearing totally inappropriate for my age clothing! Work it mama!

  5. blueviolet says

    April 29, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    You can totally pull those off. You have the legs to wear those shorts, so DO IT!

  6. Heidi@TheCraftMonkey says

    April 29, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    I think you look fantastic! Wear em girl! And be proud!

  7. Natalie says

    April 29, 2011 at 7:11 pm

    NO! They are not too short. You look great. Wear ’em proud!

  8. Rachel says

    April 29, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    Your legs look awesome! SO proud of you!

  9. Brooke says

    April 29, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    cheeks hanging out the back = too short. those? very cute! you’ve got great legs 🙂

  10. Cheryl says

    April 29, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    those are not short at all, they look fab!!
    My thoughts are always if you feel good in them,wear them proud!
    Showing off your legs is an achievement well deserved, go for it!!!

  11. Lindsey says

    April 29, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    You look fabulous, as always.

    AAANNND, I have the same shorts. Great minds…

  12. imadramamama says

    April 29, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    They’re not at all too short, and your legs look AMAZING! But I know exactly how you feel. I have the same thoughts every time I go short shopping!!

  13. MommyNamedApril says

    April 29, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    i think you look fantastic! and 36??? seriously, i thought you were like 28.

  14. Making It Work Mom says

    April 30, 2011 at 2:33 am

    You look great! I think a long as you look good in them wear’em! Nothing is hanging out!

  15. ♥ Shrinking Kenz ♥ says

    April 30, 2011 at 4:14 am

    Not too short! They look great! =)

  16. Dysfunctional Mom says

    April 30, 2011 at 5:48 am

    #1, they are NOT too short. In fact, I wish I could find some like that for my teenage daughter; all I can find for her is shorts that let her butt cheeks hang out. GRR!
    #2 if you feel good, wear them! They look great.

  17. tracy says

    April 30, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    Your legs are awesome and you need to wear them if you love them. Love you. xoxo

  18. KLZ says

    April 30, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    I think your legs are awesome and you should wear those shorts with pride. As a woman who hates her legs, I’m very jealous.

  19. Nichole says

    May 1, 2011 at 3:34 am

    Nope. Not too short.
    Rock ’em sister. 🙂

  20. Tara R. says

    May 1, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    The shorts look fine, not too short at all. You’ve worked hard, show off those legs.

  21. Galit Breen says

    May 1, 2011 at 6:58 pm

    You go girl! Seriously- you’re rockin; ’em! XO

  22. Steph says

    May 2, 2011 at 12:52 am

    You and your legs look great in those shorts wear em’ and wear em’ proud!

  23. nicole says

    May 2, 2011 at 1:58 am

    They look great. As do you. 🙂

  24. The Twin Spin says

    May 2, 2011 at 2:25 am

    I say go for it. You look great! My legs have always been my best feature, after years and years of sports, and I still try to keep up with running/walking. I just bought a pair from Gap that are about the same length, and I feel so much more at home in them than I do in my longer ones (I’m 32). My SIL is almost 40, and she rocks the short stuff too (she’s way fit, as well as young looking).

    You worked hard for what you have! I’m a little jealous, and a lot inspired!

  25. Krystyn says

    May 4, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    Okay, so on me? Too short, because I’m very self conscious of my legs.

    On you? They look awesome. Totally jealous of your legs!

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