{"id":8973,"date":"2008-12-08T17:00:41","date_gmt":"2008-12-08T23:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wordpress\/?p=8973"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:59:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:59:37","slug":"how-to-cover-varicose-veins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/how-to-cover-varicose-veins\/","title":{"rendered":"How to cover varicose veins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dear Budget Fashionista,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a 52-year-old woman with varicose veins, do I need to wear pantyhose in the winter? Can I wear long shirts that goes almost to my ankles? What do<\/i> I wear? Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

About varicose veins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Varicose veins are a common problem. These buggers are enlarged veins that can swell and rise above your skin’s surface. They might be red, blue or flesh-tone in color. They tend to show up on calves, inner legs and thighs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem happens when damage weakens the vein, and the blood flows backward and even collects in one spot. As the blood pools, the vein bulges.<\/p>\n\n\n

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According to the Cleveland Clinic\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/g>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/clipPath>\r\n <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a>, around 1\/3 of all adults in the U.S. have varicose veins. Contributing factors include age, family history, excess weight and a sedentary lifestyle. Varicose veins can cause pain and swelling, but the more common complaint among sufferers is the way those bulging veins look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to cover varicose veins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, there are ways to manage varicose veins<\/a> and camouflage them, beyond just wearing pantyhose. If you are feeling self-conscious about your veins, try these four style strategies on for size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Tights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Duchess of Cambridge may love her pantyhose, but they’re not for everyone. That is, unless you’re royalty, you may feel like wearing pantyhose<\/a> is a dated style statement. Tights are a nice alternative, though. And, since tights are available in patterns and every color of the rainbow, you can go as bold or as subtle as you like.<\/p>\n\n\n

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There is a pair of tights for every outfit and every environment, whether you\u2019re going on a dinner date or headed to the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reach for trendy trousers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gone are the days when you had to wear jeans with everything. Now there are myriad trendy pant options that are as flattering as they are exciting to wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cropped pants are a great choice when it\u2019s warm outside and you want to cover up without sacrificing your comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n

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If you prefer something more casual, embrace the revival of joggers and track pants. They\u2019re effortless, comfortable, and some iterations are even a bit dressy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Camouflage with coverup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Think of varicose veins as an inconvenience, such as acne or age spots, that you can cover up with a suitable product. Try a full-coverage foundation designed for use on the body.<\/p>\n\n\n

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For best results, use a makeup brush<\/a> to tap the product directly onto the veins. Don\u2019t smooth it back and forth \u2014 instead, pat it onto the skin and finish with a translucent setting powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Get a Golden (Self-tan) Glow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A golden glow on your legs will make your veins less noticeable, but I don’t recommend you slather on baby oil from the ’80s and head outside in a bikini. Instead, use a self-tanning lotion<\/a> to get the look you want.<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re concerned about going too dark too fast, use a gradual product like Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer that builds the color slowly. And if you prefer something with less longevity, try Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs for a quick fix. Just spritz, blend, and go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final thoughts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pantyhose aren’t the only solution to varicose veins. For a more modern look, try a fun pair of tights, lightweight crop pants, body foundation, or self-tanner. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dear Budget Fashionista, As a 52-year-old woman with varicose veins, do I need to wear pantyhose in the winter? Can I wear long shirts that goes almost to my ankles? What do I wear? Thank you. About varicose veins Varicose veins are a common problem. These buggers are enlarged veins that can swell and rise… Read More »How to cover varicose veins<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1649291,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[303935,303927,202],"class_list":["post-8973","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-trends","tag-40-plus-style","tag-body-care","tag-makeup"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":1649291,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/middle-aged-mature-woman-applying-veins-creme-on-l-2021-09-03-01-48-15-utc-1200_x_630-300x158.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8973","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8973"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8973\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1649291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8973"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8973"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8973"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}