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Old 06-24-2011, 07:00 AM
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Yup--me, too. :thumbdown: I inherited the floppy-arm genes from my mother's side of the family--who also had "bosoms" that looked to be stuffed with the entire contents of a feather bed. As a child, I'd just look at them and wonder when do they get those. Actually, I entertain my gk's with rides-hanging off om floppy arms--"Hang on now, kids, we'll do a loop-de-loop!"
When shopping for tops, I'm always searching for the longer filmy butterfly-type sleeves--not the easiest things to find but well worth the search!
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Old 06-24-2011, 07:03 AM
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I have floppy arms and cottage cheese thighs, but I wear shorts and tank tops in the summer. I have reached the age that I don't care what people think about me. I feel comfortable, so people will have to be careful to not get hit by my floppy arms.
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Old 06-24-2011, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
when you wave goodbye, your arms keep on waving...
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Old 06-24-2011, 07:10 AM
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i've got a top on now that isn't flattering to my arms. sort of cap sleeves. not my normal style i can tell you.
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Old 06-24-2011, 07:31 AM
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my arms are not that floppy, but i still don't go sleeveless in public. like others here, i wish there were more longer sleeves. in fact, i have psoriasis that is not completely helped medically, so i prefer 3/4 length to cover the elbows. i have been known to knit my own cotton sweaters to achieve that.
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Old 06-24-2011, 02:41 PM
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When I was a child I used to tease my Grandma about her upside down muscles- now I have them. Not as funny as when Grandma had them. I guess what goes around comes around.
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Old 06-24-2011, 03:18 PM
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i can find tops with sleeves but trying to find summer dresses with sleeves is really rare. they are either sleeveless or long sleeves. I like to wear dresses in the summer but finding them is something else.
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Old 06-24-2011, 03:23 PM
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I have never figured out why women get arms like this. Mine are getting floppier every year and I hate it. Where does all that extra skin come from? My arms were never that fat that they should have that much skin on them!
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Old 06-24-2011, 07:22 PM
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Try being 5'5 and 110lbs (I look thinner-no one believes I weigh over 100 lbs). I never wore tanks when I was younger because I was so thin. Now at 48 and 8 yrs into menopause, I've gain only a couple lbs and don't give a rip what other people think. I won't wear spahgetti straps because of the bony shoulders.

As far as the flapping, yeah, I've got that going. I was told that men have 3 muscles and we only have 2 and it's the bottom one we're missing. Would love to know a quick way to firm up-alot.
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Old 06-25-2011, 02:57 AM
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Lands End has shirts with elbow length sleeves. I have seen them other places, but have only bought one from Lands End. I love it. It's just the right length. Some places call them half sleeve. They are a little bit cooler than the 3/4 sleeve shirts.
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