https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:34:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-999411 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 23:33:16 +0000 Jjsloane 999411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might want to remove your personal email etc.. from the above post.&nbsp;</p> <p>I say nay to the sequins (and I'm a magpie) but keep looking. Have you searched for the Calvins from the major dept. stores? I have had good luck with Calvin orders, so sorry yours did not work out so well. Fingers crossed you'll find them. </p> <p>How about these?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Calvin-Klein-Jeans-Printed-Surplus/dp/B00AHEPJTG/ref=sr_1_43?s=apparel&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1375745869&amp;sr=1-43&amp;keywords=calvin+klein+shorts">http://www.amazon.com/Calvin-K.....ein+shorts</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Calvin-Klein-Jeans-Womens-Shorts/dp/B00AWC04TI/ref=sr_1_86?s=apparel&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1375745930&amp;sr=1-86&amp;keywords=calvin+klein+shorts">http://www.amazon.com/Calvin-K.....ein+shorts</a></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-999401 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 23:06:08 +0000 Day Vies 999401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say yay. No one said short shorts were exclusively for the young (people in their 20's &amp; younger). I know that My best short short has at least a 4 or 5 inch inseam. If I lose 10 pounds I can do a 3 inch inseam. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-999286 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:49:41 +0000 Mo 999286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going to pass on the sequin pair. &nbsp;Frustratingly, I am getting nowhere with the CK return. &nbsp;I just know these shorts are now (or soon to be) back in their stock, yet I won't be able to re order them. &nbsp;They are now sold out and not listed in any size on either their website or their eBay page. &nbsp;Here is my recent correspondence:</p> <p> <div><div>Dear&nbsp;Malina,</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Thank you for contacting calvinklein.com.<br /></div><div>&nbsp;</div></div><div>Please accept our apologies for the difficulties you experienced in receiving the package for order&nbsp;7706379649. Unfortunately, all packages received in our warehouse are automatically credited as we do not have a turnaround service. We do show that your package was returned back to us on 7/29/13, but UPS has not provided any recent updates since that time. Typically, it can take from 3-6 business days for a package to be returned to us. However, once the package is delivered, please allow 7-14 business days for the return credit to be processed to your original form of payment. Your financial institution may take an additional 5-7 business days to post the credit once processed.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If for any reason you do not see a delivery of your package to our warehouse within 15 days of the shipment date, please contact our customer service at 866-513-0513 as of&nbsp;8/10/13&nbsp;to take further action. We are open 24 hours a day for your convenience.</p> <p></div><div><span><div>&nbsp;</div><div>You'll find we're always adding new products and offers, so please stop by calvinklein.com again soon. We appreciate your patronage.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div></div><div></div><div>Sincerely,</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div></div><div>Briana M.</div><div><a rel="nofollow">customerservice@calvinklein.com</a>&nbsp;</div><div>866-513-0513</div></span></div> </p> <p> <div>--- Original Message --- </p> <p>Wrote: This was sent back as undeliverable since my Apt. # dropped off the address. It was the last size 4. On the phone, I was told they could not track it and just send it back out to me. I'm hoping it has come back to you by now and I can re order it. Since it does have tracking info, I imagine you will know when and where it arrives back. Please advise, as I wish to reorder this last size 4 once it is back in your stock.&nbsp;</p> <p>Malina Harmon&nbsp;</p> </div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-999222 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 19:09:09 +0000 Gaylene 999222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, if tried to adhere to "rules" about what I should, and shouldn't, wear now that I'm nearing my mid-sixties, I'd have to throw out half my closet. I still wear my sporty summer skirts above my knees, even though said knees look much lumpier than they did in my twenties. Same goes for letting those knees see daylight in mid-length shorts. </p> <p>That said, the question of whether or not you can wear those particular shorts is more about when, and where, you'd feel comfortable wearing them without feeling vaguely "cougar-tastic" or tacky. My two cents says that sequinned, quasi-Daisy Dukes would be hard to style as funky cool for any one outside of their twenties in most venues. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-999211 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:40:46 +0000 rachylou 999211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like I ought to like these... they remind me of an Edward Gorey line drawing, and Edward Gorey is cool... but I feel like they're... stylistically confused. Like maybe they think Pillsbury invented the croissant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-999130 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:08:47 +0000 Anonymous 999130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kind of like them, and I think short-shorts and sparkle would work in Florida and for your life-style.&nbsp; I also think you have the legs for them (I don't follow that ridiculous rule of age dressing). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-999117 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:24:48 +0000 K. Period. 999117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't mind short shorts, with the qualifier that 3" inseam is what I consider short shorts and the shortest a person should go. &nbsp;I wear them and I'm in my 40s, so you know I don't come to this with a poison eye.&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm with you, though, no high heels and no tanks. Flats are mandatory.&nbsp;Tops for short shorts require a classic or preppy or boho top that is looser and has some coverage or a more modest cut.&nbsp;I'm classic to the core, as you know. &nbsp;Even with my short shorts, I&nbsp;don't think anyone has ever in my entire adult life&nbsp;looked at any outfit I've worn and thought "inappropriate." &nbsp;</p> <p>So, with my weakness for short shorts confessed...I still&nbsp;say "nay" to the sequins and short shorts. &nbsp;Those are two dangerous, treading-the-cougar-path features colliding in&nbsp;one short. Actually three--the cut off hem instead of a hemmed hem too. &nbsp;Too much!&nbsp;Honestly, I'm not even a fan of the galaxy print ones. I think if you are going to go for an attention getting length, then you have to balance it with a non-attention-getting color or pattern. But again, I'm a classic dresser. &nbsp;If I was super fashionista trendy, it would be different. &nbsp;I'd prefer to stay way back from the edge of edgy with the short short trend versus go full on man-repeller or potential cougar-boundary-pusher.</p> <p>ETA: Was thinking about how cute the galaxy print would look with a chambray shirt. I could see them as a yes now. Still not loving the sequined pair, though.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-999095 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 15:49:15 +0000 Cindy 999095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't care how great a woman's legs are, I think short shorts are a no on anyone over twenty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-999085 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 15:31:11 +0000 rae 999085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, very big bummer about the first ones. I was happily wearing short shorts until this year, and now I'm kinda turned off to them, at least that short. What about longer metallic shorts like Anna has? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-999034 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 14:33:20 +0000 Isis 999034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sequins + short length put them over the top, so I'm going to vote nay. &nbsp;</p> <p>Too bad about the second pair; I quite like those!</p> <p>Love the word cougar-tastic! &nbsp;I want to use it in a sentence today!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-999010 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:59:15 +0000 texstyle 999010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote Nay on these. I'd hold out for something better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-998988 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:30:04 +0000 Sara L. 998988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The outfit you've described doesn't sound tacky.&nbsp; It sounds fun.&nbsp; Short-shorts and heels are a big no for me (poison eye) but with flats the shorts sound fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-998987 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:29:36 +0000 Diana 998987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote nay. Sorry, Mo. These look far too young to me. I honestly can't think of a situation where both sequin-encrusted and cutoffs are appropriate.<br /> Bummer about the cks though. I really liked those.</p> <p>Ps - I think sequins are fine. Just not *this many*, kwim?&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA: Short shorts are fine too, you have the legs for it.&nbsp; I just think this particular pair is OTT with the sequins.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-998977 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:10:15 +0000 Anonymous 998977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a gorgeous figure, but I would pass on these. &nbsp;The three-inch inseam plus the sequins take them over the top to my eyes. &nbsp;If they were even a couple of inches longer, maybe. </p> <p>Coming back to edit. . &nbsp;. the sequin ones might be fun for a casual date night. &nbsp;But I'm scratching my head about how to wear them in other settings.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-998929 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 11:28:33 +0000 unfrumped 998929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd keep looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-998867 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:40:01 +0000 rute 998867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find the first pair a bit tacky.. short shorts and snake print.. no.<br />I like the second pair!<br />It all depends on how you style it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-998854 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 07:06:11 +0000 Deborah 998854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think anything would look tacky on you Mo:). I like this second pair of shorts and wearing them as described sounds like a great look. You have great legs and see no reason (40 or not) to not wear short shorts if you like them. You carry of all your outfits casual or dressy with style and good taste:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-998852 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 06:26:23 +0000 froggiebecky 998852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sequins get a bit of a "no" from me, but that may be just because they're not to my taste. Give 'em a whirl and post up some outfit pics. You may convert this doubter! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-998849 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 06:11:14 +0000 Marley 998849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Its the sequins combined with the short length that just&nbsp;makes me want to say to you "Mo, just say No!"&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-998837 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 05:03:58 +0000 deb 998837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first pair also look a bit longer. Are they? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-998833 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 04:53:17 +0000 Isabel 998833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, IMO, it is really hard to tell if something is tacky or not pre-outfit. I think that they are absolutely worth a try the way that you described wearing them. You are in great shape and won't look "tarty". &nbsp;I love that word and had to use it.&nbsp;</p> <p>:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-998821 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 04:22:37 +0000 elpgal 998821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first pair seem more versatile than the second. Any hope of tracking them down. I think you would wear these in a sophisticated manner, so no concerns about the length at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-998815 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 04:13:17 +0000 lyn* 998815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's too bad about the CK one - that sounds like an annoying situation. I think the sparkily one will go nicely with your drapy tops </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-998805 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 03:54:37 +0000 Suz 998805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You'd look great in them! But it is very aggravating about the first pair.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-shorts---fun-or-tacky#post-998790 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 03:11:06 +0000 Mo 998790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My Calvin Klein shorts (pic 1)&nbsp;got returned as undeliverable and they could not ship them back out to me (harumph!)&nbsp;so I'm still looking for patterned or print shorts. &nbsp;Are these funky cool or cougar-tastic? &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.6pm.com/joes-jeans-cut-off-short-w-sequin-snake-in-shelley-shelley-white">http://www.6pm.com/joes-jeans-.....lley-white</a>&nbsp; I would pair a looser top and flat shoes with them. &nbsp; No tight tank and heels with short shorts for this over 40 yr old!</p> <p>Yay - fun<br />Nay - tacky </p>