I have unleashed the sight of my upper arms on

I unleashed mine after 10 years last month (I'm 48). I was taking DD and her BFF to some DigiTour meet and greet concert thingy, and the girls (13) informed me sleeves aren't cute, and I needed to buy a "cute" top for the show  . The entire event was hotter than hell, and I appreciated my sleeveless, cute, 13 year old approved, top. I plan on buying more, and being cute, and cooler this summer!

So were my legs! Best feature. But then I had three kids, and I gained weight in my thighs more than anything (even though I didn't gain too much weight). Then they were fine for a few years, now I have the saggiest knees. That came suddenly!

After 100+ lb weight loss, I have flappy skin EVERYWHERE. After 38 years, I've finally learned to just say "F#*( it". If people don't want to see it, then look away. I really dislike being hot so I wear whatever makes me coolest. I try NOT to be one of those People of Walmart people though. I wear sleeveless shirts but I try not to have back fat hanging out and stuff.

I thought of this thread today while I was getting dressed. You all empowered me to wear a tank top, out in public! Even to do the shopping I had to do today!
Go me! And thank you people who said life is too short to worry about my arms. As I shared earlier, not only are my arms wing-like, the skin on them is totally shot from being so heavy for so many years. I don't hate my body in clothing but uncovered, I truly hate it. If you've ever seen people on TV who have lost a lot of weight (113# for me) you have seen the hanging skin that is riddled with over the top stretch marks. For nearly two decades, I have kept my skin covered. It grosses me out so I think it will gross others out as well.
But today, it was hot outside. I sucked it up and stepped wayyyy out of my comfort zone and wore my cute lacy tank top with capris. I did it! I didn't wave my arms around or anything and I kept them close to my body, but I did it!!!
Thank you ladies, you have made a difference in my life.

HappyMomma, check out the Pima cotton scoop neck elbow length tees from J Jill 

I just bought several of them on sale, and I LOVE them. They are really cute, but they hide my arms. I have flabby underarms but really tight biceps.  I try to cover my arms more because I'm so pale and burn so quickly. I also love that these shirts have collars that don't choke you but aren't so scoop necked that you have to wear a tank underneath to keep your boobs from spilling out. 

The cotton is really nice and thick, but not too thick. The length is a little longer, so the proportion looks right with the longer sleeves. I feel much more put together and fashionable wearing one of these tees with a pair of jeans. The other tees I have from J Jill have lasted me years and wash so well. 

Check out their sale/outlet because I just bought these for $25 each when they were $40 in the catalog. Also google J Jill coupons. I did and got an extra 20% off. 

I've looked for pretty tee shirts that didn't have tiny cap sleeves for years. 

My mom is a size 6 and looks amazing to be 70. She refuses to wear a swimsuit, even with shorts and go out and have fun. She makes such negative comments about herself, and her friend does too. I'm much taller and larger than both of them, and it's hard to hear what they say about themselves, then they keep telling me they're not meaning it about me. I just wish they'd shut up. 

I'd like to lose weight, but I'm not going to hide myself away and not do cool things because of the way I look. When I feel like doing something, I go out and do it. 

I've also noticed that I don't pay attention to how another woman's arms or legs or whatever looks in public, unless they are indecent or something. I'm much more accepting and positive about how others look than I am about myself. 

I'm ok with my arms showing, they're slim and not flappy (I am not in denial, I am not in denial...). I will not however under any circumstances bare my legs to the public, they are beyond hideous and remain covered all the time.