I'm not too sure if it belongs in this forum or the health and fitness one.

Anyways, I am a size 24 in jeans at Guess and I am about 5'1 or 5'2 and 115lbs. I usually wear small size clothing as well too.

When I went shopping i tried on those kind of summery dresses that you dont wear anything underneath. Uusally they are a bit above the knee. But whenever I looked in the mirror I always feel that I look stubby and my legs look horribe. I can never wear a dress without something underneath (ie. leggings)

Does anyone else have the same problem? Any suggestions? I was thinking that maybe those high top sandals would make it look a bit better. I don't think it's because I am fat, but it sure makes me look that way...

I feel my legs looks like a chicken drumstick!

i'm the same way!!! i inherited laaarge, large calves from my dad so naturally, i can't wear knee-length dresses because it just highlights my legs and that's NOT what i want people to be focusing on.

it's probably the cut of the dress that's the problem. it can be a challenge finding which dress or what pieces of clothing suits your body and your style. but you're not the only one!

good to know i'm not the only one =) but seriously i cannot find one that fits good. I guess I don't know what to look for. Like does it have to be shorter so your legs look longer? or should it be longer so it covers the thick part?

I'm on the same boat as you two too! I find that the shorter the dress, the longer your legs look. For me, I cannot wear anything below the knee. If it's right above the knee, the dress has to be fitted and not puffy, otherwise I'd look like a stump with puffs.

exactly!!! i wear mini dresses or ones that end like RIGHT after the bulky part on my calf. there's no inbetween dresses :(

hm my friend has the same problem, but shes not "fat"
she always looks nice in a short, floweee type of dress w/ leggings
oh and dark colors always make you look slimmer and taller!

Yeah I know, and it doesn't help when you're short either. All of the dresses I own are short and tight lol. But there are so many nice ones that I can't wear. Maybe long, fitted cocktail dresses would make you look taller and it covers the legs.

omg i have the same problem... :<

cept im a little bit bigger haha amedium or small i am.. and im 5'1 but i have a huge problem with my freaking calves that are freaking fat... and sometimes i have problem with the way dresses look and sometimes i have a problem with boots cause i cant zip them up... stupid calves..!

yeah i dont have problems with evening dresses, but i'm thinking more of the summer "short" dresses

You sound about my size. I'm a 25 in jeans and I'm 5'1 and a half...and I'm about 5 - 7 pounds lighter than you. You're not fat at all, what are you talking about? :)

As for dresses, I think just always opt for something that appears short. Long tops might work, too. And yes, black tights always slim your leg down...but it's almost spring hahaha.

lol bombshell..were like same size! i don't feel self conscious at all when i wear dresses...but never wear anything that stops at your calves...cuz your legs look flat, period

YEAH! i get so jealous of everyone because there are so many CUTE dresses but they just unfortunately do not work for me at all... *sigh*