It’s such a complex question. Modern women of dignified years who wear perhaps less than dignified revealing garments might be doing so for many and mixed reasons. Maybe some denial, maybe some reminiscence, maybe some a frugality bent on wearing something out before pitching it. The freedom to make yourself look beautiful is also the freedom to make yourself look ugly. Long live freedom. Long live the six packs and the full kegs. Long live any mode of dress that isn’t obscene or antisocial (no fishing tackle faces please).
I agree. As long as you’re not shocking the horses, do what you want. Still, there’s a certain consensus about esthetics. If I’m noticing bruised legs with oozing bites, so are young guys. Maybe teenage girls want to try a different look.
Nobody sees my bruises - except that one on my arm from I don’t even remember what, and I’m wearing a sweater to church until it fades - because my skirts reach my ankles.