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Are these shorts too short?

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I bought these today at the Gap. I don't usually shop at the Gap. Are they too short for my age (almost 38)? Am I too old to shop at the Gap? They fit really well and they were dirt cheap, so I bought them.

I received my Anthropologie shirt today. I love it!!! It goes with so much. I thought it looked nice with the shorts I just bought. I'm debating whether or not too have the sides taken in so it's more fitted. Do you think it needs it?

I didn't include my face today. We just got back from the pool and I am a mess!

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11 Replies

Posted 1 year ago

You have great legs! I don't think they are too short. I love the color of the top. It looks like maybe it would be better taken in a bit at the sides, but a little hard to tell due to the belt.

Posted 1 year ago

I agree about your stunning legs! The shorts look great to me. Could you take a picture of with the shirt without the belt so we can take a better look?

Posted 1 year ago

I think the shorts length is just fine for walking shorts. That's the length I prefer for myself. I am not sure about the top...maybe do as LauraElizabeth suggests and take a pic without the belt so we can see the difference.

Posted 1 year ago

The shorts have a perfect length for you! Love the color of the top. Another great summer outfit.

Posted 1 year ago

The shorts look great! Not too short.

I too can’t judge the silhouette of the top with the belt. It’s just fine belted though.

Posted 1 year ago

I had to laugh because from your post about short shorts, I expected the picture to be Daisy Dukes, but they were in fact very nice on you. Your legs are beautiful and you should show them off as an asset.

Posted 1 year ago

Like San I was expecting short-shorts too! :D I think they look very nice.

Posted 1 year ago

Me too! :) I expected very short ones. Those seem very appropriate. You've got great legs to show off, Shannon. Too old for the Gap? No, say it ain't so! I find it's more about choosing things that don't have too cute-sy a look, but I'm much older than you! There's probably a better word to describe it, though.

Posted 1 year ago

Shannon - I echo what everyone else has said - the shorts look fantastic on you. You have wonderful legs and those shorts are a great length for you. I also like the top. Can't tell if it the shirt needs to be taken in. I really like the color.

Posted 1 year ago

Shannon, great top! I love the color but as everyone has mentioned, can't tell if it needs to be altered. The color is great on you! The shorts are great! Wonderful outfit, very summer-y!

Posted 1 year ago

Thank you everybody. The shorts are a keeper. In fact I wore them today. They wear nicely. Lots of things I have purchased from the Gap in the past stretched out over time. These still look nice.

I will have to take a photo of my top without the belt. My Mother thinks I should leave it alone and my husband thinks I should get in taken in. My Mom thinks I wear everything too tight, while my husband likes everything tight. They rule each other out.

Posted 1 year ago