I'm wearing short shorts right now, but I am lounging in my home.
I'm not sure why I would not feel comfortable wearing them "out." It's not because I'm 54, or even because I am a married lady.
I felt the same way when I was 18 and single, and my legs were a prettier color then, though they have a nicer shape today. Go figure.
I can't even claim it as a generational thing, other people were wearing them throughout my formative years.
Maybe I should consider wearing some with tights. But not till winter. Menopause makes me hot enough without the aid of fashion accessories.