Help! I'm self-conscious about showing off my arms and legs
'I love wearing dresses and my wardrobe is full of short, pretty styles. But now I'm in my 60s I'm not as comfortable with having my arms and legs on display.'
SOLUTION
Feeling self-conscious doesn't mean you have to write off dresses. An ankle-length sleeveless shift looks great with a blazer – avoiding anything too structured or cropped will keep it modern.
VERDICT
'I've fallen in love with this combination. I'd always thought long dresses were for formal events, but I could wear this every day: it's so comfortable and it covers all the bits I don't want on show. It's an entirely new style for me and definitely one I'll wear.'
Hair: Dayna Vaughan-Teague at Carol Hayes using L'Oréal Professionnel.
Make-up: Levi-Jade Taylor at Carol Hayes using Tatcha and Anastasia Beverly Hills.
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