https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:07:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2280265 Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:40:13 +0000 Suz 2280265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's great, <b>Sharan</b>! Glad they worked out. And yep, their sizing is crazy, but whatever, as long as we find what fits!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2280207 Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:37:34 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2280207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, you were right. My regular size arrived and was too big. I took them back to the store so I could see if I could try the size down in person. And they did fit! (I feared I would be between sizes, so a pleasant surprise!) Also, I lucked out that they had both the white and navy in the correct size! Thanks for the tip on these shorts. I really like them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2279222 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 11:57:00 +0000 aloha emily 2279222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi. Suz! Thank you for posting this. Shorts with a 10” inseam are a priority on my shopping list, and I would never have thought of Talbots. I’ll check them out this week! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2279093 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 13:43:03 +0000 Murph11 2279093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Made it to T yesterday and they had one pair of white in my size! I have them washed and ready to wear today. Thanks again for your review. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2279080 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:47:25 +0000 Zaeobi 2279080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Suz that's probably why they work for me - I have a wide forefoot (&amp; high instep) but narrow heel Or at least for now they do (when sized up)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2279042 Sat, 27 Aug 2022 18:56:34 +0000 sarah 2279042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those shorts look like they fit you absolutely perfectly. They look terrific on you. Let's not hear any more negative leg talk! And *high five* to all-shorts-all-the-time. I wear shorts *every* day in summer, but don't have the nice collection of summer tops to go with them that you do (I'm in Loft patterned t-shirts nearly every day. Yawn. Maybe next year, when we're really out of this pandemic thing...). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2278897 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:30:58 +0000 Suz 2278897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sharan</b>, I truly would. My so called regular size would probably have fallen off me. If you were very curvy in the hips I might say otherwise but I know you have moderate curves in that area, so I suspect your regular size will not work.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2278856 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:48:36 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2278856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't, Suz. Looking at the measurement chart, I just couldn't bring myself to do it. We'll see what happens. Maybe I should place another order with the size down. (This is what I hate about online shopping!!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2278851 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:38:27 +0000 Suz 2278851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sharon</b> I hope you sized down in the shorts -- they will swim on you if you didn't!&nbsp; </p> <p></p> <p><b>Zaeobi</b>, I think it's the width of the Fitflops that doesn't work for me -- way too wide. The length is okay to short in the closed shoes and okay in the sandals.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2278805 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:38:11 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2278805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The proportions of these shorts are excellent for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2278802 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:02:19 +0000 Zaeobi 2278802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How interesting re: FitFlop because I have the opposite problem - I now need to size up in their shoes (my old pair of closed toe shoes are a UK5 but new ones are a UK6!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2278720 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:16:03 +0000 Carla 2278720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah! &nbsp;Sharan and I are on the same wave length! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2278718 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:12:22 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2278718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>I just ordered them in white and navy. I wish the green had been available in my size, but these two colors will be really useful.<br /></div><div>I have a similar pair of white shorts by JAG, but I don't like the look and fit across the back, so they are for wearing with longer-tailed tops. If the Talbots fit better, I can ditch those JAG shorts and their butt-mocking ways!<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2278676 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:17:08 +0000 Suz 2278676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all. Nice to know you like these. The quality is great -- I am putting them through their paces (literally, ha ha) and they are doing well for comfort and wrinkles -- they stay nicely crisp without feeling at all uncomfortable.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Zaeobi,</b> that's incredible! I, too, have a short waist and a longer rise (and am just about 5'4"). It has been super helpful to me to work out those proportions.&nbsp;</p> <p>Re Fit Flop, I have never been able to do well with their closed shoes apart from one pair of sneakers that did work. But most have been too loose on me. Now the sandals are, too. I'm going to look into Vionics to see if those work for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2278671 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:52:50 +0000 Dana 2278671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, those shorts are perfect for you! Very cute styling and fit!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2278668 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:21:34 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2278668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my, these shorts look great on you, Suz. I'm glad you showed them, as this is my favorite look for shorts, too. And I find them very flattering on you; I do not see them as shortening at all. Perhaps the opposite, in fact. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2278608 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:09:26 +0000 Anonymous 2278608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great on you, and love your tops too! Shorts are the hardest type of garment to fit, at least for me- so I gave up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts/page/2#post-2278596 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:50:51 +0000 Zaeobi 2278596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF in both shorts - &amp; also your tops too! The first is smoky ethereal, but the second is punchy fun without being overwhelming. The length works great for being practical yet avoiding the dreaded 'chub rub' (or is that just something I struggle with, lol?) </p> <p>I have many of the same leg fit challenges as you - down to the thigh VS calf ratio &amp; even the placement of my calves (FitFlop came through with their tall boots, but I'm finding their shoe (sole) sizing more inconsistent these days - you too?) Like @Roxanna, I'm right on the cusp of petite with a short waist but long rise - YLF has been helpful in determining I'm not 'strange' for being shaped like this, but rather I just need to find clothing that fits my proportions. </p> <p>It's also been great for finding &amp; following people with similarly shaped bodies, so I can get an idea of how a garment shape would hang on me VS a professional model </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts#post-2278587 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:33:13 +0000 Jaime 2278587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds - they really fit you perfectly in every sense. And great discussion about understanding your fit issues and then putting the emphasis on the clothes being wrong not your body. One of the great uber lessons of YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts#post-2278582 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:57:23 +0000 Brooklyn 2278582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great Suz, and you look great in them. I wonder if you should consider duplicating. When I find either shorts or jeans that I love, I do (because I wear them so often). And that’s a fantastic top in the first outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts#post-2278580 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:34:36 +0000 Sal 2278580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really looking great here Suz - these are a perfect classic short.&nbsp; I think both colours will be brilliant for you.</p> <p>I wore white shorts for the first time in an age (20 plus years) last year and loved them.&nbsp; So much so I am considering a second pair as my three pairs of shorts are all a bit worn.&nbsp; I don't do trendy with shorts- I leave that for my shoes or top or sunnies - I know the length that works and I stick to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts#post-2278564 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:02:46 +0000 Irina 2278564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So very cute!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts#post-2278562 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:30:33 +0000 Aquamarine 2278562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to know! They look great on you! Never thought of Talbots for shorts.</p> <p>I have so many shorts now (a bit of weight loss got me so excited I went a bit overboard this summer :-)) but I will keep Talbots in mind. I do like a Bermuda length as an option, especially for some places/occasions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts#post-2278561 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:29:55 +0000 Suz 2278561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all. I really wasn't fishing for compliments but I will gladly take them. :)&nbsp;</p> <p><b>cat2</b>, I really agree about the styling (and colours) on the other items. The colours (in store, at least) and patterns were just too preppy for my taste (especially in the tops and the shorter skirts), the detailing was in some cases overly fussy for me (teeny ruffles, machine embroidered bits) or else the cuts of the tops felt dated, to me, or perhaps just over generous for my own frame. </p> <p>Still, I do feel that i will keep an eye on them, not just for staples like these shorts (or, as you say, cargoes or capris) but also for jackets like <b>JAileen'</b>s. I also think that anyone who likes preppy colours and who. needs arm or shoulder coverage in summer tops should really keep looking there because they had a lot of beautiful cotton voile tops with sleeves -- just not in colours that work for me, personally.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts#post-2278556 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:38:28 +0000 Cardiff girl 2278556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just goes to show you really shouldn’t rule anywhere out.The shorts look great on you,no need to feel self conscious at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts#post-2278555 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:28:09 +0000 cat2 2278555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute pick. I like Talbots for casual pants like cargoes, and for jeans skirts, They are well made, and the fabric drapes well. I don’t buy anything else from them, I find the styling not quite what I want. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts#post-2278549 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:48:50 +0000 rachylou 2278549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You win for a polished shorts look, Suz! Also, hello, you also win for most polished flip flops ever! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts#post-2278515 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:49:44 +0000 LJP 2278515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well - these are GREAT shorts for you ! &nbsp; &nbsp;I'm with you in wearing them all summer long . &nbsp;What I like about these is the bulk-free design of the waistband and fly. &nbsp;I have bermudas in both these colours too and while the white doesn't get much wear (I am resentful of laundry it seems) &nbsp;I couldn't manage a summer without them. &nbsp;That silky shell is so pretty - but get rid of that damn ruffle- I agree. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts#post-2278514 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:47:53 +0000 Roxanna 2278514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming in to say that the shorts look fabulous - And also, I appreciate your detailed descriptions of fit/body specifications. From you, I learned that even though I am also verging on petite (almost 5’4”), I am short waisted but have a long rise, which has been so helpful in helping me understand my fit issues. Abs from this post I just realized that my navel is also indeed 3” lower than my natural waist, and I like things that fit there too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-talbots-shorts#post-2278513 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:39:25 +0000 CarolS 2278513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, those shorts are fabulous, Suz -- and the PRICE!!! Nicely done all round I'd say. </p>