https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:26:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1263476 Wed, 28 May 2014 23:04:35 +0000 cciele 1263476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the debrief Janet -- what you said makes a lot of sense to me! I like the idea of a running short style in a print. However, the fact that the blue ones&nbsp;<b>do&nbsp;</b>resemble 70s running shorts is what gives them their charm, to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1263355 Wed, 28 May 2014 20:12:48 +0000 Janet 1263355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ariadne, I wish I could! I don't recall the maker now, and it's a boutique in Maryland. I'll see if I can find anything online and let you know. If not, I'll pop back into the store and check on the brand name for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1263341 Wed, 28 May 2014 19:52:30 +0000 Ariadne 1263341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely love these on you. The fit, the colour, the style--effortless summer ease. &nbsp;I love the whole outfit, in fact.</p> <p>Could you share a link to the shorts? &nbsp;We are a similar size and body type and these could be great for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1263323 Wed, 28 May 2014 19:11:48 +0000 Echo 1263323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A pair with print looks much, much better to my eye. They lose the 1970's basketball/running shorts vibe with the print and they become current and stylish. That may be my own poison eye for the 1970's styles I remember talking, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1263311 Wed, 28 May 2014 18:53:55 +0000 Janet 1263311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I'm finally coming back to this post. Thanks, all, for the thought-provoking feedback. I see opinions are all over the map, which is not exactly unexpected. These are a bit trendy and as with all trends, you're guaranteed some poison eyes. I have plenty of poison eyes myself, but this style is not one of them. Yes, these would be for casual wear. My days are mostly casual, and especially in summer, my style goes a bit more casual than the rest of the year when I dress up a bit more than my life really warrants. Honestly, no one would bat an eye if I wore crappy tees and sweats every day, but I don't feel fab that way. I think this style of short can be worn with a top like the one I'm wearing in these photos and do just fine for a casual day running errands or working in my studio.&nbsp;</p> <p>When I was young, I gravitated toward variations on this style (although, mostly shorter ones back then), and I do think there's an element of flattery that a curved hem on shorts can provide, especially with a fluid fit. I'm not sure these are "the ones" but they're not expensive, so I would still consider them. However, I think&nbsp;I'd rather get something in a pattern that I can wear with my solid summer tops.&nbsp;</p> <p>Even though y'all know of my uneasy relationship with my legs, for some reason, I start getting desensitized -- or perhaps more accepting --&nbsp;a few weeks into the summer. Maybe comfort just starts to overcome my eye, or I get used to seeing my legs. There is also a rebellious streak in me that says, "So what, I'm almost 50 and I have imperfect legs with veins and cellulite, and I still wear shorts because it's HOT, so if anyone doesn't like it, too bad!" &nbsp;So I wouldn't say these are outside of my comfort zone as far as you might think. They pass the sitting test quite well, and the length is not *so* short. However, the quality is not the best. I'm thinking I may pass on this particular pair, but keep an eye out for others. I like the Asos ones below (I'd wear them lower and looser than the model). And then there are the Asos basketball shorts that appeal to me too. But I have to say that these feel pretty good on me, and I felt pretty good wearing them.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for helping me see these with impartial eyes! I truly appreciate how helpful everyone here is.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262931 Wed, 28 May 2014 08:40:26 +0000 Ledonna N. 1262931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, if I had those legs I would rock the heck out of this shorts you look great. How do the make you feel and have you tried the sit down test? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262904 Wed, 28 May 2014 07:08:36 +0000 Deborah 1262904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet I am not a lover of shorts so my feelings will tempered by that. These are cute but they look to me like the kind of shorts that you wear with a plain tee around the house. I don't mean to offend but they don't look stylish enough to me, even tho you are totally rocking them. I think it really comes down to are they what YOU are looking for? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262721 Wed, 28 May 2014 02:46:33 +0000 columbine(erin) 1262721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked these for you. They don't look too short, standing. Do they pass a sit down test? Also the top is stunning, meant to say that on another thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262716 Wed, 28 May 2014 02:36:47 +0000 CocoLion 1262716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them and love them on you. &nbsp;I see no issue with the shorts length, because&nbsp;I'm assuming you would wear them at home or running errands or to casual outdoor events like a swim party. &nbsp;</p> <p>Janet you are so well&nbsp;proportioned -- please remove all doubts about&nbsp;showing your long legs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262664 Wed, 28 May 2014 01:36:41 +0000 Marmee 1262664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have great legs, and the shorts look good on you for a sporty, casual look. &nbsp;I think I have a poison eye for wide openings on shorts, and prefer a more tapered short leg. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262661 Wed, 28 May 2014 01:36:24 +0000 JAileen 1262661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great on you, but I would personally want to wear longer shorts out in public. I'm actually wearing shorts of a similar length right now (nylon Patagonia), but I was planting tomatoes and it was quite warm. I would only wear them in public if I were going canoeing, or something like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262571 Wed, 28 May 2014 00:12:25 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1262571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the color and the style but would love them even more if they were a tad longer. Your legs look fab and it's not that you can't wear them. I just think they had a bit more style panache if a bit longer. I don't suppose there's any hem allowance? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262565 Wed, 28 May 2014 00:06:14 +0000 Peri 1262565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late, just curious what you decided. These are the kind of shorts I'm looking for but I am finding everything in this style to be shorter than I want. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262558 Wed, 28 May 2014 00:00:27 +0000 cciele 1262558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them as is! But you gotta feel good in them too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262539 Tue, 27 May 2014 23:42:12 +0000 Isis 1262539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are cute!&nbsp; I would prefer longer drapey ones as that's my preference....but I would totally wear these on hot days! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262534 Tue, 27 May 2014 23:38:43 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1262534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a poison eye for these as they were similar to ones I wore in the 90's... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262529 Tue, 27 May 2014 23:33:22 +0000 kellygirl 1262529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these are sporty and cool. These are for casual days,right? I think the volume is great with that length. You have great legs, so why not? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262520 Tue, 27 May 2014 23:23:16 +0000 Mochi 1262520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me they aren't too short. They're not hoochie mama short by any means. But if you feel self-conscious in them, reevaluate. I do like them and they are loose and breezy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262516 Tue, 27 May 2014 23:21:50 +0000 Mellllls 1262516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>honestly i'm not sure about these but i am not sure how they are supposed to look. sorry i am no help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262514 Tue, 27 May 2014 23:20:46 +0000 Niki Lea 1262514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great on you! I really like the fit and colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262476 Tue, 27 May 2014 22:54:52 +0000 Echo 1262476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It wasn't until I got to the last picture that I could tell that these were not athletic shorts. The style, colour and waist all rather lean in that direction. I love the IDEA of these shorts (and you have fabulous legs!), but I would prefer them in a different colour perhaps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262471 Tue, 27 May 2014 22:52:36 +0000 Aida 1262471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah ahhh the short waist, gotcha. I also always forget that most people have a LOT more thigh real estate than I do ;)&nbsp;They look good to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262460 Tue, 27 May 2014 22:45:40 +0000 Janet 1262460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They're down fairly low already -- darn short waist! I could pull the down a little bit further but not a lot. The next size up was just swimmingly huge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262456 Tue, 27 May 2014 22:44:18 +0000 Aida 1262456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely on the right track! Hmm could you wear these pulled down for an even slouchier sporty look? I like how these look, but&nbsp;I think that'd be even more fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-room---fluid-but-kinda-short-shorts-yn#post-1262454 Tue, 27 May 2014 22:42:11 +0000 Janet 1262454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking for opinions. </p> <p>I love the color, the casual slight sporty vibe, and the comfort and fluidity. Is it worth continuing a search for shorts along these lines? Or going back for these? </p> <p>Included the flattering lighting dressing room mirror shots as well as the less flattering light outside of the dressing room. </p>