NSV: Sleeveless in public

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  • Katkamm77
    Katkamm77 Posts: 108 Member
    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
    AmericazAngel Posts: 1
    WOW girly! You go!
  • autumnsquirrel
    autumnsquirrel Posts: 258 Member
    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:
    Before%202-M.jpg

    After:
    VegasDress2-L.jpgVegasDress1-L.jpg
  • autumnsquirrel
    autumnsquirrel Posts: 258 Member
    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:
    Before%202-M.jpg

    After:
    VegasDress2-L.jpgVegasDress1-L.jpg
    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
    ncmedic201 Posts: 540 Member
    You are rockin' those dresses! Your arms look great, I can't imagine you needing surgery on them!!
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    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
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    your arms are CRAZY TONED! well done, you!
  • saxmaniac
    saxmaniac Posts: 1,133 Member
    Well done, I know how you feel.

    Other than going to the pool... I still can't do it myself, in "public".
  • MyJourney1960
    MyJourney1960 Posts: 1,133 Member
    wonderful! That is my NSV goal for this summer - I only wear sleeveless at the gym.
  • Melissa22G
    Melissa22G Posts: 847 Member
    Hot mama! Love the arms and the dresses :)

    Great job!
  • linsey0689
    linsey0689 Posts: 753 Member
    Wow wonderful job! and i love both of the dresses- you look great :)
  • TheStephil
    TheStephil Posts: 858 Member
    You look beautiful in both dresses. Your arms looks fantastic.
  • MistyEE
    MistyEE Posts: 67
    WOW! I am working towards this myself! I love the purplish dress, you look amazing!
  • two_octopodes
    two_octopodes Posts: 130 Member
    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
    autopilot_on Posts: 388
    Dude, look at those arms!! Congratulations on such great success!
  • tinamarie014069
    tinamarie014069 Posts: 26
    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
    elle_321 Posts: 63 Member
    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
    jmperry18 Posts: 34 Member
    You look fantastic!!! Great job!
  • Truffle56
    Truffle56 Posts: 5 Member
    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
    R55T Posts: 172 Member
    You look gorgeous! & no, like the others, cannot see the loose skin you mention. Love the dresses, you totally rock them.
    Keep smiling.
  • USA2007
    USA2007 Posts: 18 Member
    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:
    Before%202-M.jpg

    After:
    VegasDress2-L.jpgVegasDress1-L.jpg

    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
    sol4vita Posts: 8 Member
    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
    itzehoe Posts: 614 Member
    AMAZING!
  • theycallyoumister
    theycallyoumister Posts: 222 Member
    What a difference! :smile:
  • margebouvierx2
    margebouvierx2 Posts: 53
    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
    healthymelisa Posts: 166 Member
    You look amazing!
  • MelMoly
    MelMoly Posts: 1,303 Member
    WOW I love those dresses and show those arms off girl! you look incredible!
  • ClevaFeatha
    ClevaFeatha Posts: 24
    You look fantastic! I say flaunt those sleeveless dresses.
  • thatonepersonfromtheinternet
    thatonepersonfromtheinternet Posts: 136 Member
    That's fantastic!
  • A_Fit_Mom
    A_Fit_Mom Posts: 602 Member
    I love both dresses! You look great!

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