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photos from polyvore-# 1 called capris are what I assume are the non frumpy kind Right? # 2 also capris-these are the ones some of you are calling old lady kind, right? and #3 are, no matter what one calls them, totally awful on anyone from the 90 lb.. 5ft. 9 model to a 200 lb 5 ft 2 , and everyone in between-

Would you wear something like 1 with flat sandals? Number 2 would probably not be acceptable even with heels, right?

I wear a lot of like photo 4 all year round in my milder climate. Mostly wear cargo type or denim and with my running shoes for dog sports and with flats or sandals also for other things. So no matter whet anyone thinks I will continue to do so. I find them practical and comfy and I also think they are more flattering on me than shorts! I also have some that are longer but can roll up, and 2 shorter pair-just below knee..

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8 years ago

Astrid

Veteran

I really like #1 and would personally wear them with flat sandals. I'd wear #4 as gear, for walking/hiking etc. Probably not in everyday life. I don't like #2/3.

catgirl

I love the length of 1 but would not consider them capris. I think 2 could be cute with the right styling. Don't like 3 at all. 4 is what I wear hiking.

Ledonna N.

I would wear 1 with flats or wedges. I really do not have a lot of heels 4pr. I live in 4 from casual to fancy.

I wanted to add I saw a super stylish gal this weekend wearing something similar to 1 in length but a bit more RATE with heeled cage sandals and a cropped leather jacket! The length of the shorts was notable to me because it was just below knee and so elegant.

Janet

(website)

#1 with a lower rise is my go-to length for clam digger (or whatever you want to call them) summer wear -- hitting me just below the knee is a flattering point for my legs. I don't care for 2 or 3 at all -- the color doesn't help. #4 looks like good hiking gear/ultracasual wear to me.

abc

To me it's all in how you style them as AG noted.

Anonymous

Again, Astrid spoke for me. She expresses what I think perfectly.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Always Trying, you are welcome to post an infinite amount of questions. That's why this forum was created. It's all good.

The fit and proportions of #1 is the easiest to wear and are what I call clamdiggers. Some call them pedal pushers. And others call them capris.

#4 is a sporty clamdigger.

#2 could be super cute with the right tucked top and high vamped footwear. Very fashionable actually.

#3 are culottes - again - could be super cute styled in a fashionably intentional way. My late 74 year old Mama would wear those in a pattern with a tucked top and pointy toe flats.

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