NSV: Sleeveless in public

Katkamm77

I haven't gone sleeveless in at least 20 yrs. If my arms looked like yours I wouldn't think twice about wearing a sleeveless outfit. Good for you!

AmericazAngel

WOW girly! You go!

autumnsquirrel

OK, I realize for most people, this wouldn't be a big deal. But, I've never worn anything sleeveless in public (and almost never at home either) except for when I had to be in something like a swimsuit. I, unfortunately, have a large amount of stretchmarks on my arms that make me uncomfortable. Now that I've lost a lot of weight, I decided to try it. Now, my arms still have a long way to go, and now I have a bigger concern of a lot of loose skin in the underarm area. So, I have to really careful on the cut of anything sleeveless that I wear.

But I did it...I wore two sleeveless dresses on our vacation in Las Vegas and was comfortable and confident in them! No one pointed and laughed or anything LOL. This really goes a long way in making me feel 'normal'

Oh, and I'm about 8.5 years older in the after pictures...The before was waiting to pick up my new daughter at the international terminal of the airport (adopted from Korea). She turns 9 next month.

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autumnsquirrel

OK, I realize for most people, this wouldn't be a big deal. But, I've never worn anything sleeveless in public (and almost never at home either) except for when I had to be in something like a swimsuit. I, unfortunately, have a large amount of stretchmarks on my arms that make me uncomfortable. Now that I've lost a lot of weight, I decided to try it. Now, my arms still have a long way to go, and now I have a bigger concern of a lot of loose skin in the underarm area. So, I have to really careful on the cut of anything sleeveless that I wear.

But I did it...I wore two sleeveless dresses on our vacation in Las Vegas and was comfortable and confident in them! No one pointed and laughed or anything LOL. This really goes a long way in making me feel 'normal'

Oh, and I'm about 8.5 years older in the after pictures...The before was waiting to pick up my new daughter at the international terminal of the airport (adopted from Korea). She turns 9 next month.

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After:

Confidence goes a long way and you have that, along with good looks!!!! What I have learned over the years is that people generally don't care about what I am wearing/how I look because they are focused on their own thing....unless we are talking about junior high or high school kids--many of them will pick everyone apart for their own entertainment. But I digress. The better you feel, the more confident you will be to wear something that makes you feel extra pretty. Keep at it:) You go girl!!!!:)

ncmedic201

You are rockin' those dresses! Your arms look great, I can't imagine you needing surgery on them!!

omma_to_3

You are rockin' those dresses! Your arms look great, I can't imagine you needing surgery on them!!

Thanks! It's not the arms that need surgery, it's the under arms, which are strategically hidden in these photos LOL. Sadly, I can pull the underarm skin out at least 4 inches easily. Lots of loose skin there for some reason.

silvergurl518

your arms are CRAZY TONED! well done, you!

saxmaniac

Well done, I know how you feel.

Other than going to the pool... I still can't do it myself, in "public".

MyJourney1960

wonderful! That is my NSV goal for this summer - I only wear sleeveless at the gym.

Melissa22G

Hot mama! Love the arms and the dresses

Great job!

linsey0689

Wow wonderful job! and i love both of the dresses- you look great

TheStephil

You look beautiful in both dresses. Your arms looks fantastic.

MistyEE

WOW! I am working towards this myself! I love the purplish dress, you look amazing!

two_octopodes

You look FANTASTIC! Seriously. I share this problem area and I haven't really ever gone sleeveless in public (even when I was much thinner). I love dresses and always have to pair them with cardigans because my upper arms just need to stay under wraps for the time being. I can't wait to get to the point where I'm as brave as you to go sleeveless!

autopilot_on

Dude, look at those arms!! Congratulations on such great success!

tinamarie014069

You look lovely in both dresses and uh your arms look just fine!!!! I don't see any loose skin at all

It's mostly in the underarm area and the dresses and poses are hiding it. It really is there - I likely need surgery for it. Boo hiss...

ETA: And thanks!

I have the same issues with my arms!! I'm half way to my goal so I still have some to lose. My biceps look good but then when i lift my arms....ugh!!!!! I hate it!!! You look great in your dresses!!! I hope when I reach my goal I will have the courage to wear pretty dresses like that.

elle_321

You look lovely in both dresses and uh your arms look just fine!!!! I don't see any loose skin at all

took the words right out of my mouth!!! fantastic!

jmperry18

You look fantastic!!! Great job!

Truffle56

That is so fantastic. It is my goal to be able to wear a sleeveless shirt in public again after so many years. I hope my arms look half as good as yours do.

R55T

You look gorgeous! & no, like the others, cannot see the loose skin you mention. Love the dresses, you totally rock them.
Keep smiling.

USA2007

OK, I realize for most people, this wouldn't be a big deal. But, I've never worn anything sleeveless in public (and almost never at home either) except for when I had to be in something like a swimsuit. I, unfortunately, have a large amount of stretchmarks on my arms that make me uncomfortable. Now that I've lost a lot of weight, I decided to try it. Now, my arms still have a long way to go, and now I have a bigger concern of a lot of loose skin in the underarm area. So, I have to really careful on the cut of anything sleeveless that I wear.

But I did it...I wore two sleeveless dresses on our vacation in Las Vegas and was comfortable and confident in them! No one pointed and laughed or anything LOL. This really goes a long way in making me feel 'normal'

Oh, and I'm about 8.5 years older in the after pictures...The before was waiting to pick up my new daughter at the international terminal of the airport (adopted from Korea). She turns 9 next month.

Before:


After:

You should have no shame rocking sleeveless tops or dresses, your arms look great! I see great definition even
Girl, put those insecurities that no one else can see away and put those arms on display, you looked fabulous!

sol4vita

Oh my God! You look amazing!!! AMAZING!!! You shouldn't worry about any "loose skin". Your arms look strong and fabulous! You really can be proud of your success.

itzehoe

AMAZING!

theycallyoumister

What a difference!

margebouvierx2

You LOOK AMAZING OP!
Before and after pics look like two different people, your arms look fab!!! buy all sleeveless items as you should show those lean toned lovely arms off more.

healthymelisa

You look amazing!

MelMoly

WOW I love those dresses and show those arms off girl! you look incredible!

ClevaFeatha

You look fantastic! I say flaunt those sleeveless dresses.

thatonepersonfromtheinternet

That's fantastic!

A_Fit_Mom

I love both dresses! You look great!