https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorts-options-todays-outfit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:31:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorts-options-todays-outfit#post-1328163 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:23:59 +0000 Thistle 1328163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The denim and the black are my favorite. The khakis I am less sure of. Perhaps if they were either a bit slimmer or even more voluminous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorts-options-todays-outfit#post-1328152 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:12:11 +0000 texstyle 1328152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the shorter length and agree the darker color is better - at least with this outfit.&nbsp; I really like shorts in the 7 inch range (that are somewhat slim in fit, but not tight at all)&nbsp; so a lot of times I buy 9" length and roll them up. My favorite shorts this summer have been my 2 pair of DIY cutoffs. I can roll them to exactly where I want them which is maybe 5" above the knee for me.</p> <p>I think the style of the short sort of dictates which length works best - at least with my own experiments. I have a pair of dusty red shorts that I love in color and upper fit but the leg openings are just too wide and I am not just a lazy seamstress, I am a bad seamstress, so they have only been worn one time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorts-options-todays-outfit#post-1327742 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 18:16:11 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1327742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>E</b>, I have been inspired by your shorts looks, so I appreciate your input here. I wasn't sure if this was quite the current look, but glad to hear it works in your eyes.</p> <p><b>Anna</b>, thank you--it's great to have your take, with your fashion sense. </p> <p><b>Isis</b>, looking again at the pictures myself, I think I could take in the upper part of the shorts while leaving the width at the hem. Then they wouldn't be so wide over my hips. That's an alteration I would do. (I just don't want to be bothered with taking out a hem to do a side seam on these. I'm a lazy seamstress!)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorts-options-todays-outfit#post-1327724 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 17:34:02 +0000 annagybe 1327724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the black shorts, as is. The tan ones, read as camping gear to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorts-options-todays-outfit#post-1327693 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 16:32:24 +0000 E 1327693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both of the shorts just the way they are! But then, your outfits with them (wide shorts +&nbsp;interesting tank + cardigan)&nbsp;are my ideal high summer look, so I'm probably biased. ;)</p> <p>I've noticed people seem to have more poison eyes when it comes to shorts than most wardrobe items. I love how shorter, wider shorts like these look&nbsp;and have a poison eye for traditional bermudas (like Diana I think!). But it seems a lot of the forum prefers shorts that fit more closely to the thigh. So it might end up coming down to your personal preferences! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorts-options-todays-outfit#post-1327666 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 15:50:34 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1327666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, AJ. I tried that but I think I liked the longer length better, because I rolled them back down. I'll have to take a photo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorts-options-todays-outfit#post-1327517 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 05:20:30 +0000 AJ 1327517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the black shorts that you made over the lighter pair.</p> <p>I'm wondering how your cutoffs look if cuffed above your knees? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorts-options-todays-outfit#post-1327504 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 04:28:53 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1327504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Isis. I'm not sure I'd go to the trouble to alter these; I'd probably get or make others, but your feedback is helpful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorts-options-todays-outfit#post-1327489 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 03:45:57 +0000 Isis 1327489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have great legs that are made for shorter shorts. &nbsp;I think I'd prefer these to be a little slimmer. &nbsp; Could you take them in a little bit on the sides? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorts-options-todays-outfit#post-1327481 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 03:33:26 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1327481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Lisa! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorts-options-todays-outfit#post-1327428 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 01:30:10 +0000 Anonymous 1327428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they all look great - and my favourite is the denim pair with the ruffly top. You have the legs for shorter shorts - so take advantage! I think the linen shorts are perfect weekend running around pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorts-options-todays-outfit#post-1327172 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 19:20:16 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1327172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On my <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cutoffs-a-favorite-apron" rel="nofollow">cutoff outfit post earlier this week</a>, CocoLion suggested I try shorter shorts. I dug around in my shorts drawer and found a couple of pairs I had hung onto. They are both pull-on styles, in linen or linen/cotton blend, with wider legs. I wondered if they could pass for the current short culotte styles we're seeing. <br />They are not pressed, so try to look beyond the fold marks from being stashed in the drawer.</p> <p>I tried them on with the rest of my outfit today, shown here as well.</p> <p>1-3: stone linen pull-on shorts (J.Jill); tiered tank in butter cream (CAbi); olive 3/4-sleeved cardigan (Halogen); brass and silver bead wrap bracelet (Lucky); arty dangle earrings with ceramic bead and silver disk; ivory platform sandals with ring detail (Naot)<br />4-6: black linen/cotton pull-on shorts with drawstring (made by me), with same as above.<br />7-9: as worn today, with DIY cutoffs (Lucky); cream belt; and taupe-gray hobo bag (Aunts &amp; Uncles).</p> <p>Should I revive either of these linen shorts, and wear them out of the house? If so, I could put together outfits that go better than these tops with them. Don't worry about offending me on the ones I made, either--they got plenty of wear, back when they were in style. I was a little heavier then, too, and filled them out a bit more.</p> <p>Thanks for looking and sharing your thoughts.</p> </p>