Thanks to all three of you for answering my post. You helped me a lot! It is strange that now, at age 85, I have decided that I want to wear dresses. They just look so nice, and it has been hard for me to make that decision. But I look around and see people in the stores and on the street with skinny legs and they wear shorts, dresses, capris, etc., so I thought, well maybe I won't look that bad, after all. At least I have two legs - some poor souls have none. And, Ewa, my grandmother was born in Krakow and although my grandfather is Polish, he was born in Germany. I am so glad that all of you were interested in my question. I love the Forum. Dorish