Health Boards
Mon-19-11-2012, 13:35 PM
Hi Rebecca
I know how you feel but don't be too glum as there are easy solutions.
First of all get chatting to the other girls to find out what they are wearing - it might be party dresses, tunics and leggings or skinny satin trousers. That's the first step to feeling comfortable, making sure you have chosen the 'right' outfit.
If it is party dresses you can wear tights to cover your legs and why not - it is winter after all! There is a huge range out there even in the local supermarkets and on the internet (try tightsplease.co.uk) in lots of different colours, textures (lacey, spangly), and fabrics (wool, cotton and nylon).
For the arms you could wear a little bolero or cropped cardi or a pashmina (you can get some good seconds on Amazon in every colour under the sun!).
I have used dabs of ordinary makeup foundation on my leg blotches when wearing more transparent tights. Moisturise the psoriasis thoroughly before applying the foundation and then dust with a little face powder so it doesn't stick to your tights. I don't see why you can't do this on your arms but it may rub off on your clothing or someone else. That's where the proper camoflague make up really works.
You say that you usually don't worry about your arms so I think it's best to grin and 'bare' it. After all you can't wear a jumper in the summer so you will have to get those arms out sooner or later. There is no psoriasis police out there, most people don't notice it as they are not out looking for it (especially at a party wearing beer goggles). If you get any 'double takes' just explain what it is.
Don't be embarrassed, be bold. You will go to the ball and you will look fab-u-lous darling!
All the best
Lady B
The Stylist with Psoriasis
I know how you feel but don't be too glum as there are easy solutions.
First of all get chatting to the other girls to find out what they are wearing - it might be party dresses, tunics and leggings or skinny satin trousers. That's the first step to feeling comfortable, making sure you have chosen the 'right' outfit.
If it is party dresses you can wear tights to cover your legs and why not - it is winter after all! There is a huge range out there even in the local supermarkets and on the internet (try tightsplease.co.uk) in lots of different colours, textures (lacey, spangly), and fabrics (wool, cotton and nylon).
For the arms you could wear a little bolero or cropped cardi or a pashmina (you can get some good seconds on Amazon in every colour under the sun!).
I have used dabs of ordinary makeup foundation on my leg blotches when wearing more transparent tights. Moisturise the psoriasis thoroughly before applying the foundation and then dust with a little face powder so it doesn't stick to your tights. I don't see why you can't do this on your arms but it may rub off on your clothing or someone else. That's where the proper camoflague make up really works.
You say that you usually don't worry about your arms so I think it's best to grin and 'bare' it. After all you can't wear a jumper in the summer so you will have to get those arms out sooner or later. There is no psoriasis police out there, most people don't notice it as they are not out looking for it (especially at a party wearing beer goggles). If you get any 'double takes' just explain what it is.
Don't be embarrassed, be bold. You will go to the ball and you will look fab-u-lous darling!
All the best
Lady B
The Stylist with Psoriasis
