https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:32:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons/page/2#post-2369372 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:43:56 +0000 Lisa 2369372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know this post is a couple months old but I just stumbled across it and had to comment because you have an amazing shorts collection! Bravo! I can't even pick a favorite! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons/page/2#post-2363404 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:43:50 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2363404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, Suz! The silver shoes are a shared taste! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons/page/2#post-2363402 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:27:40 +0000 Suz 2363402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, I am jealous of your silver summer footwear collection. Never mind the shorts!&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the J. Crew shorts you've chosen to keep. They look good -- a nice way to dip your toe into the trend and easy to style. Fun print mix in 5/6 even if we can't entirely see it -- I get the idea! Right up my alley.&nbsp;</p> <p>I concur with your decision about the Aritzia shorts. Not what you had in mind.&nbsp;</p> <p>You look fab in the long shorts trend!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons/page/2#post-2363260 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 02:44:58 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2363260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Jenni, you're right. I do see the shorts stripes in pic 6. Better light where I'm sitting now with my laptop, I guess. Your just-above-the-knee shorts sound great, with 38 wears. The right shorts can be very comfortable in summer, and I agree the length is so key to that comfort (what part of the leg we want to expose, as you describe). The Aritzia shorts weren't as long as I was hoping for. <br /></div><div>I really like the jacket, too. Sometimes this happens with things I make--my plans for what I'll wear them with don't always work out. If I hang on to them long enough, eventually I find wardrobe mates for some of them. <br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons/page/2#post-2363210 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 04:20:05 +0000 Jenni NZ 2363210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see the stripes in the shorts in pic 6 no problem? The new indigo stripe J Crew shorts are lovely. I agree with sending back the ones with a difficult button fly! Not what you want to bother with.<br /> I liked the grey Aritzia shorts too, but they are a bit shorter. Is that why you sent them back?<br /> I bought some grey linen blend shorts last year (colour was called “silver birch” which I thought was a pretty name). They were just above the knee and last summer I wore them 38 times!<br /> My legs are not as nice as yours I feel but are OK with most of the thigh covered, ha ha, so I coped with the length. Oh for the days of my lovely young legs!<br /> Your self-made denim jacket with the flowers is really beautiful. I am sad that you don’t wear it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons/page/2#post-2363208 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 04:08:43 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2363208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Dee! I agree with your picks for the tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons/page/2#post-2363199 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 00:45:15 +0000 Dee 2363199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes finding the right “Goldilocks” shorts can be quite challenging. I get why you passed on the green and white shorts- especially if they have a sewn button fly. I like the look of the pair you’ve settle on, its a nice length and silhouette. My preference would be wearing it with untucked or semi tucked tops like photos 1-3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons/page/2#post-2363192 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 21:23:52 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2363192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>I got the white and green JCrew shorts, plus two other pairs that I ordered. I decided against keeping the white and green ones shown above. They have a more preppy feel than what I am really after right now. And the button fly is difficult to button. I don't mind button-fly jeans, but the metal buttons on those are a lot easier to button and un-button than these small, sewn-on buttons. <br /></div><div>I also received the Aritzia shorts and tee that I ordered. I'm keeping the tee, but returning the shorts; they are too small, and they are shorter than what I'd like. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am keeping a pair of JCrew shorts, the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/shorts/structured/pleated-bermuda-short-in-indigo-pinstripe/CA344?display=standard&amp;fit=Classic&amp;color_name=deston-wash&amp;colorProductCode=CA344">pleated Bermuda shorts in indigo stripe</a>. (Finds still not working for me with JCrew, even when I tried in Safari.)</div><div>These shorts are quite classic, but I think something about the drape of the fabric makes them less preppy feeling. The fabric is quite thin, and although they are 100% cotton, they feel like a cotton-linen blend. I think they will probably wrinkle like crazy, but I like them.</div><div><br /></div><div>Photos 1-6 show the new JCrew shorts styled a few different ways. <br /></div><div>1-2: with an asymmetric linen top with decorative stitching (made by me)</div><div>3: with a bandana-print silk tank (made by me)</div><div>4-6: with a striated floral print tee (made by me) &amp; narrow stripe, short linen blazer (Eileen Fisher). 6 is to give a close-up of the stripes, but the stripe in the shorts doesn't show up at all. :(<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Photos 7-8 show the Aritzia gray tee and shorts, alone and with a floral denim jacket (made by me), which I hoped to wear with them. I will wear the tee with the jacket, even though I'm returning the shorts. After numerous efforts to find things to wear with this jacket, though, I'm beginning to think I may give up on it soon. I did recently get a pair of Athleta pants that I could wear with it, especially now that I have a tee that will go under it easily. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons/page/2#post-2362814 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:44:03 +0000 Karie 2362814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The J Crew shorts are my fav of the shorts, but the outfit you were wearing is the best of all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons/page/2#post-2362795 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 03:17:19 +0000 Jenni NZ 2362795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the white J Crew shorts- and the green, but less so. As I am quite traditional with what I like I’m actually surprised how much I like the first pair on you, which looks like a skirt.<br /> And fab shopping outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons/page/2#post-2362785 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 23:23:10 +0000 Style Fan 2362785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your shopping outfit. My favourite shorts are the first ones from Pilcro. You look great in that style—actually, you look great in all the shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362698 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:11:24 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2362698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Brooklyn</b> and others who noted the skirt-like appearance of the gaucho shorts--it felt like a flippy skirt, which was fun. </p> <p><b>Jaime</b>, about the second ones having a pajama vibe, I was a little surprised when I looked them up online and saw "PJ" in their name! I wondered if they are in fact supposed to be pajamas! But they were with non-sleepwear in the store. They are an ambiguous style. </p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362659 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:32:25 +0000 Brooklyn 2362659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first pair for you and the last (white) pair. The first pair looks like a skirt. Nice! And I love your shopping outfit. (Big heart eyes for your top. I have a similar one.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362631 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 01:08:33 +0000 Jaime 2362631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree that your shopping outfit is fantastic! I like the first pair a lot and would be all over them if I ran across them. The second ones look a little tricky in terms of easily getting crumpled and pajama-esque. The green pair look great too and I hope to see an outfit lab when they arrive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362626 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:00:43 +0000 JAileen 2362626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m glad you ordered the JCrew shorts. They really look great on you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362622 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:21:20 +0000 Sal 2362622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for showing us how good these can look!&nbsp; Love the first gauchos and the two J Crew pairs - and your own shopping outfit.&nbsp; These lengths really suit you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362614 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:25:33 +0000 Kate 2362614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your shopping outfit is my hands down favorite. Truly fab. That said, I love the gauchos. They look great on you, as do the white shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362613 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:19:27 +0000 Joyce 2362613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One for the best proportion and updated look! You do have the best legs for this length. The longer length #2 was too long to show off your assets and the J Crew, as you said are very traditional, also shorter so again, the proportion is a bit off. Love your shopping outfit too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362610 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:19:37 +0000 MsMary 2362610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly not a huge fan of longer shorts but your shopping outfit knocked my socks off!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362609 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:48:14 +0000 Angie 2362609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know! Blast! We need to go together next time :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362608 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:46:58 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2362608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks, <b>kkards</b> and <b>Angie</b>. <br /></div><div>Too bad we didn't run into each other at UVillage, Angie.<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362605 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:38:16 +0000 Angie 2362605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ooooh, <b>Sharan</b>! Wooohoooo! Thanks for posting :)</p> <p>(I was at U-Village yesterday too )</p> <p>I LOVE the first two pairs of longer shorts from Anthropologie! KILLER Fashion Forward Fun Fabness! Very exciting! You wear them soooo much better than the models! Absolutely smashing!!!</p> <p>You wear the shorter J.Crew shorts to perfection too!&nbsp;</p> <p>And your #OOTD was KILLER! Love all the whites. Pretty with your salty hair!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362604 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:33:23 +0000 kkards 2362604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>haven't read the other responses yet<br />my 1st take: the green shorts are my fav of the&nbsp; group, but also really like the&nbsp; white.<br />not sure about the denim shorts...the 1st pair reads more skirt, and i like the idea of that, but not sure about the execution. the 2nd pair just doesn't do it for me, i think actually i would want to try them 1 size up so they were really baggy.&nbsp;</p> <p>and your OOTD FAB!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362600 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:09:52 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2362600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks, <b>Suz</b>. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Trying on the JCrew shorts after the Anthro ones really impressed on me how traditional the JCrew ones look. For that reason, the JCrew shorts are both a little less interesting or exciting but also probably have a lot of staying power as <b>ChristelJ</b> and <b>Dee</b> suggest. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I also went to Aritzia and tried on the Effortless Pant shorts in mid-thigh length. I didn't take a picture. They fit well, but they weren't <i>long</i> shorts--haha! When I got home, I found them in a longer length and ordered them, along with a tee that I hope will match. I love this crepe fabric, which Aritzia calls crepette. I will show them here when I get them, probably sometime next week.<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362595 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:57:22 +0000 Suz 2362595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, fun! Thanks for doing this experiment. Of course you have the best legs, so you are going to look great in any short, but I have a special love for those first Pilcro ones, which are like a knee length culotte! I also like the J. Crew ones and can see those working seamlessly into the closet.&nbsp;</p> <p>Your outfit for shopping was fab! Love the loafers and the green bag!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362594 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:47:00 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2362594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks for all the nice comments! <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Avicennia</b>, I'm excited for you. I was surprised at how much I liked the gauchos, even though I decided they aren't for me. I think they run big; generally I take the smaller of my two current jeans sizes in Pilcro, and these were a roomy fit in that smaller size. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Speaking of sizing, gosh the shorts sizing seems to be all over the place. The JCrew ones I tried on fit best two sizes down from my usual size. I'm actually a little nervous that when they arrive they'll be too small, because it's just so unusual I would go down that far in sizing.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362592 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:22:56 +0000 avicennia 2362592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing Sharon! I just ordered the Anthropologie gauchos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362586 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:48:21 +0000 Carol 2362586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>TBH, I feel like the louder version of this new trend, long shorts, don't work on most people, even the models. But the first two you tried on, the Anthropologie ones, work really well&nbsp; on you, especially with the simple architecture of your shirt. And those are louder than the J. Crew ones.</p> <p>I would highly consider getting those, although the J. Crew ones you picked are good, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362579 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:00:47 +0000 Bonnie 2362579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your shopping outfit and the shorts you tried. #1 and #7 are my favorites. Your hair is looking fab, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-longer-shorts-try-ons#post-2362575 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:41:54 +0000 cat2 2362575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun! I would keep 1 and 7; both feel current and are very different, so you get a lot of variety from a couple of additions. </p>