How to Prepare Your Legs for Summer & the Outfits to Show Them Off
Prepare Your Legs for Summer
Summer is synonymous with sunshine, longer days and carefree fun. It’s also the time to put your best foot (in this case, legs) forward and shine. Yes ladies, your stems have been craving some sun and now is the chance to #LoveYourLegs.
Read on for ways to prepare your legs and get some outfit inspiration to look and feel your best this summer!
Life is busy as a mom and that means that in some ways, I need to become a master of prioritizing. While most days are casual for me, Darasak and I make sure to have a date night every week, so I get the chance to dress up.
Of course, nicer weather means trips to the beach.
So, I need to make sure that, not only are the kids all ready for the summer but, that I am too. The older that I’ve become the more I take care of my skin.
It’s an absolute must and something that I never really thought much of when I was much younger. Even though I’ve established that I need a routine, I’ve made it simple to follow and I have a few trusty items that make it much easier.
1. Cleanse
Cleansing your skin is important. It helps you to achieve smoother skin and scrubs away dead skin. Having a great body wash that moisturizes and cleanses is what I look for.
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It has a unique formula that helps revitalize your dry skin and leaves it feeling moisturized for an enriching experience that is good for your skin and your senses.
The AVEENO® body wash is available in two delicious fragrances, Vanilla and Oat and Apricot. The creamy body wash is formulated with ingredients to gently cleanse without over stripping or damaging the skin.
TIP: Before applying shave prep, cleanse skin using a moisture-rich body wash and buff away dead skin particles with a loofa to help prevent ingrown hairs.
2. Lather and Shave
If you’re a regular reader, you know that I am a HUGE fan of the Schick Intuition razor. It is one of the ways that I’m able to be hair-free on a regular basis.
The NEW Schick® Intuition® Island Berry™ smells amazing too.
If you’re in a pinch for time, you can simplify your routine with the Schick® Intuition® razor as I do – it has the shaving cream right on the razor so you can lather and shave in one easy step!
TIP: Make sure you’re in a warm shower or bath to soften hair prior to shaving.
The Schick® Intuition® Island Berry™ razor is formulated with Açai Berry extract.
Its pivoting head and four blades are surrounded by a Skin Conditioning Solid™ to moisturize skin during shaving leaving skin smooth.
3. Moisturize
Moisturizing is the key to having skin that is summer-ready. Plus, after all we put our skin through during this busy season, it needs that extra love.
Applying a hydrating lotion for beautiful, healthy-looking skin is the key to summer-ready legs too!
AVEENO® Moisturizing Sheer Hydration Lotion goes on feather-light and hydrates for 24 hours, giving you velvety soft skin all day long.
Plus, its ultra-sheer and it absorbs in seconds, for a fresh, powder-like feel you’ll want to use year-round.
TIP: Your skin is most sensitive immediately after shaving. If you have time, let the skin rest at least 30 minutes before applying body lotion.
Implementing these three easy steps into your daily routine is doable, right?
Especially when you have products that work and that you can depend on. Plus, ones that help you prepare your legs for summer.
Now all that is left is finding those outfits that make you feel confident and after a long winter, it’s time to glow up!
#LoveYourLegs
After you’ve achieved soft and supple skin and smooth legs, it’s time to show them off! Like I mentioned before, there are 3 looks that I wear constantly during the summer.
It’s a casual look, dressy look and a beach or pool look.
I’ve compiled a few outfit inspirations to get you ready to show off your smooth and sexy legs! I’m a big fan of pink (as you can tell) but, these outfits will work with any colour of your choosing.
The Everyday Casual Look:
A nice tank-top with tassels will keep you cool during the hot days of summer. Paired with wrap-over jersey shorts and a pair of flats–you’re ready to take on the world.
Throw in a pair of retro, round-circle steampunk sunnies and a Korean-style backpack to complete the look. Don’t forget to touch-up with a Schick® Intuition® Island Berry™razor.
Date Night Chic:
I’m a firm believer that to maintain a happy relationship with your significant other, you have to make time for one another. That means making time to go on a date at least once a week.
To be honest, it’s the one guaranteed day that I can dress up!
The outfit I chose is a gorgeous peplum dress, a comfortable wedge shoe, a gold and black toned bangle, clutch bag, black and gold statement necklace and black and gold tear-drop earrings.
I make sure to always use AVEENO® body bash and moisturizer so that my skin will be soft to the touch! It is date-night after all!
Old Hollywood Beach Babe:
If you’re going to be catching some rays, you’re going to want a fabulous swimsuit. I chose a ruched one-piece, a sheer cover-up, a floppy beach hat with a “Do Not Disturb” message on top and a striped beach bag to go along with a striped beach towel.
I’ve added a peep-toe wedge, though you can use a flip-flop if it is more your style and to protect your eyes an oversized cat-eye pair of sunnies do the job.
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If you’re feeling fancy, you can wear a pair of retro pair of anchor earrings.
They’re so cute!
After you’ve spent the day in the sun, you can take a nice shower with AVEENO® body wash and moisturizer to keep your skin feeling great!
Now You know how to prepare your legs for summer
You have the products that will get you that awesome skin and smooth legs that you crave this summer.
You can pick up the Schick® Intuition® razor and AVEENO® Body Wash and Moisturizer at your nearest Shoppers Drug Mart or Pharmaprix.
All you have to do now is implement this easy routine and get out there and enjoy the sun.
How do you love your legs and get summer-ready?
Let me know, til then–cheers m’deres!
Note: As a spokesperson and #SchickAmbassador, I have been compensated for this post. This post is in partnership with Schick® and AVEENO®. All thoughts and opinions are honest and my own.
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Nancy Polanco is a freelance journalist, lifestyle content creator, and editor of Whispered Inspirations. She is a proud Mom to Gabby and Michaela and partner and best friend to Darasak. Having worked as part of a health care team for almost a decade, Nancy is happy to be back to her passion. She is a contributor to the Huffington Post, TODAY’s Parents, and an Oprah Magazine Brand Ambassador.
i LOVE THAT pink tassly top but I’m 53 and prob would look kinda weird in it LOL…still, I tend to dress with what I like and not what other people think I shoujld wear at my age
I love that pink top too! I’m sure you would rock that top very well!
I love Aveeno products! They are so luxurious. It feels like you are buying a custom product made just for your skin, and they literally make a product for everyone. My legs definitely need some TLC in order to be summer ready.
You’re so right Jeni! Aveeno makes different products made for everyone!
I am finally doing something right when it comes to taking care of my legs. Love not wearing nylons and just letting my legs be free from socks and everything. Feels so good.
I know right! Let them loose girl! =)
I love this! There’s nothing I love more than letting my legs get a little sun with the weather warms up.
Me too! Gotta keep my legs tanned too!
Yes! Summer time is DRESS time! I love to let the old legs breathe when it finally gets warm.
You’re so funny Vera! I love dress season too!
Great tips for getting your legs ready for summer! Winter has been so long and I’ve been wearing pants all the time.
Gotta stay warm during the winter! Glad you like the tips!
Those are some of my favourite products. Aveeno products are the only ones that don’t cause me to break out!
Oh no! I’m glad the other products work for you though!
Hydration is key. My legs have been so dry and I’m always forgetting to moisturize.
I forget to moisturize some days but aveeno will leave my legs moist for a day or two.
We love Aveeno products. They are great for sensitive skin. My kids have been using Aveeno since they were babies (with skin allergies)
I have sensitive skin too and so do my kids. We use it everyday!
These are great tips for getting ready for summer. Aveeno is a great brand and I’ve been using it for years.
I’ve also been using it for years and I love the feeling of how smooth my skin is.
What a great tips! I always love showing my legs in summer and wearing stylish shorts.
Glad you like the tips! I love showing my legs in the summer too!
Awesome tips! I can’t wait for the summer and to make sure that I have summer-ready legs! It’s not just about shaving the hair but also about moisturizing your skin and keeping it smooth!
For sure! Schick will leave your legs smooth and moisturized!
These products all look like they would be great for Summer legs. I need a little help in that area because I have really sensitive skin, this sounds perfect!
I have sensitive skin too! These products are great for it also!
Loving your suggested summer looks, and your way of leg treatments to get ready! I think I need to up my shaving game!
Glad you love them! Schick is a great product to step up your shaving game!
I have to admit, because my legs are a bit under prepped for summer, I have not shown them off. I need to take your tips to good use and get them ready for summer!
Glad my tips could help you Kelly! Show off those legs when you’re ready! =)
I knew this would be Aveeno. They are such good lotions. I use them constantly.
Great products! I also use them constantly!
These are some great tips. The only thing I do with my legs is clean and put lotion on them, that’s it.
Glad you like the tips Rose! Your legs must be super smooth!
The Schick Intuition Razor is a good one! These are great products to use to prepare your legs for the summer!
Definitely a good one! Nothing like smooth legs for the summer!
I love using veet to shave! Sooo convenient and easier than shaving. But I love the pink in this schick razor.
I love the results of the schick razors! Leaves my legs moisturized.
Great tips, I do a much better job of keeping my legs fresh during the warm months. All bets are off in the winter but I love a fresh leg under a flowy sundress.
Me too! I look forward to wearing my sundress when it starts to get warmer out!
I use an intuition for my legs ad I love it! I don’t, however, love showing my legs off. I am getting better about shorts though.
I love it too! I’m not a shorts gal either but when I do wear them, my legs gotta be smooth!
Being summer time, I have to make sure my legs are shaved on a more frequent basis ..hahah I LOVE Schick Intuition and use it myself!
Schick intuition is my favorite razor! Makes my legs super smooth!
I NEED to use Aveeno! My legs are really dry and they need to look better over the summer. I LOVE using Aveeno when I do have it because it works really well!
It is definitely my go to product for dry skin! My legs get dry too! Gotta keep them moisturized.
I am all about the Aveeno! I have been using it for years and have always been really happy with it.
Me too! My closet is stocked with Aveeno products!
These are great tips! I love summer for getting a little son on my legs, but ONLY if they’re in order!
I love summer too! My legs gotta tan too!
I’m so bookmarking this! There’s nothing better than letting the legs out on a warm day. But first they have to be presentable!
I totally agree! Gotta show them legs on a warm day!
Love these tips. The skin on my legs has been so dry lately. I will be giving these ideas a try.
Glad you love these tips! You most definitely have to try!
I am a big fan of Aveeno and have been using their moisturizer for years. I need to get that Do Not Disturb beach hat.
Me too Sherry! It is my go to moisturizer!
I love Aveeno products! I really need to get my legs summer ready…they need a little tlc!
I recommend it! Aveeno is such a great product!
Good ideas! It’s definitely an important time to keep your skin in good shape. A healthy skincare routine can make a big difference!
I totally agree! I use to neglect my skincare but now that I’m older I take care of myself.
I shave with Aveeno all the time. I NEVER buy shaving cream or gel anymore. Aveeno works way better, lathers better, and leaves the skin soft and smooth.
Aveeno is such a great product! I never thought of using it that way! I’ll have to try it!
My legs are so bad right now! Between needing to exfoliate, moisturize, and shave–I need a miracle!
Schick and aveeno will help you for sure! Great products!
These are great tips for getting perfect summer legs. I always use Aveeno products. They leave my skin so soft.
Glad you like the tips Claudia! I love aveeno too!
I just picked up a Schick Intuition Advanced Moisture Razor and I love it. I get such a nice close shave with it.
I get the best shave every time I use mine!
I need to get my legs ready for the beach. I will have to look for some Schick Intuition Razors and Aveeno cream for the weekend.
Great products to get your legs ready for the beach!
I love summer but the fact that I have to worry about my legs every day drives me crazy. I love these tips that you have shared with us to make it a little easier.
Glad you enjoy the tips!
I love ALL things Aveeno! They have the Best baby shampoo but my favorite is the body wash and lotions. LOVE them!!!
Me too! I’m always stocked with aveeno products!
I’m a Schick Intuition fan as well! Love the way that it moisturizes as I’m shaving. Aveeno is great too to make sure that my skin doesn’t get scaly after drying off.
Both great products! I use that combo all the time!
I never remember to moisturize my legs in the summer. Your post just inspired me to change my after shower routine!
Glad I could help! =) Enjoy your summer!