https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 11:10:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts/page/2#post-955453 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:10:46 +0000 Sjeff 955453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 42 and love shorts shorts as they are comfy across my generous thighs! ( I 'm a size 6 but an 8 feels so good that wear a 10!)</p> <p>Lol I love the shorts from White House Black Market, typically </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts/page/2#post-954989 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:13:08 +0000 Lisa 954989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not a big frills gal so I vote no bows for the top.&nbsp; But those shorts, great color and fit on you.&nbsp; You rock shorter shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts/page/2#post-953878 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:54:02 +0000 Adelfa 953878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfit is simply perfection. I vote keep the bows. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953875 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:07:17 +0000 K. Period. 953875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, hmmm. I'm suddenly considering whether lawyer in short shorts could work.... ;)&nbsp;</p> <p>Anna, woo hoo for us short short girls! I feel in super excellent company.&nbsp;You are&nbsp;too hilarious! Now I'm off to Google vastus lateralis....&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953869 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:57:27 +0000 annagybe 953869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! I'm forty and wear short shorts. I don't think I even have your vastus lateralis definition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953868 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:52:06 +0000 Deborah 953868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look stunning and&nbsp;I like your idea re the bows.&nbsp; Those shorts are so cute.&nbsp; Truly if I had your legs I'd be wearing shorts to work:)&nbsp; YLF </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953805 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:20:50 +0000 TraceyLiz65 953805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Proof that the so -called rules for over 40 are meant to be broken!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953758 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:02:11 +0000 christy 953758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If my legs looked that awesome in short&nbsp;shorts, I'd wear 'em too! (not quite in the 40 club, but will be this year - how did THAT happen?!)&nbsp;</p> <p>But I digress....personally, not a huge fan of bows, so I like the idea of lopping them off. But I can see Rachy's point also...I guess I'm no help!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953735 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:19:15 +0000 Archer 953735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Karie said. You are doing it well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953731 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:07:17 +0000 Thistle 953731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! You rock this look. The blouse is sooooo fab on you! Perfect rendition of Angie's formula. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953715 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:50:48 +0000 Jaime 953715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These shorts and the whole outfit look wonderful on you! Torn about the sleeves but I think I would be very tempted to replace with buttons because on me they would come undone every 5 minutes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953612 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:59:07 +0000 K. Period. 953612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@LBD, you knew exactly what I meant. Something so sweet about that era in clothing. &nbsp;</p> <p>@Una, seriously LOL about the negative inseam. &nbsp;Too funny! &nbsp;You have beautifully shaped legs, so I'm not surprised in the slightest that you like shorter shorts too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953599 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:47:38 +0000 Raisin 953599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab in short shorts! Show off those legs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953591 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:39:33 +0000 catgirl 953591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>K, you gorgeous leggy creature! &nbsp;Age ain't nothing but a number... &nbsp;Lead the pack!</p> <p>I wear shorts like this too, they help me look leggier. &nbsp;Tried on a pair of shorts that my 16 year old niece ended up buying in Hawai'i - I think they had a negative inseam but was surprised I liked the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953578 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:28:16 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 953578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look awesome in those shorts!&nbsp; &nbsp; And I am so glad to see there is someone who doesn't think age 40 comes with an expiration date on all things fun!</p> <p>The blouse will still have that Sophia/Audrey-in-Rome vibe without the bows.&nbsp; (I cannot believe I am saying this - me, the defender of everything retro..) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953573 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:25:21 +0000 K. Period. 953573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awwww (blushing). You all are so sweet! I think my legs are one of my best features, so I'm eating this all up with a spoon!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953571 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:23:54 +0000 Anonymous 953571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woweee K, you look amazing! I think these shorts are super flattering and you have great legs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953567 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:21:21 +0000 K. Period. 953567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I walked away for a little lunch and you all were very very busy! Thanks, ladies for all the awesome comments. &nbsp;Rachylou and Celia, you put your thumb right on why I'm torn about the bows. I'm a little concerned that removing them will take away some of its personality, but I'm also a little concerned that the bows are limiting my wear on it and making it feel just a little dated. It will be interesting to see where the collective wisdom of the forum comes out. So far, the bows are getting wacked, but who knows....&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953526 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:25:47 +0000 rachylou 953526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's the way to do it. A very polished, pulled-together look.</p> <p>I actually vote no on the bows. Bows are hard to do, but this is really working. They add interest and make the top equal to the tailored, brightly patterned shorts and pretty sandals. Without them, I feel the top would become plain and not able to hold its own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953524 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:24:47 +0000 celia 953524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look smashing in shorts.<br />I wouldn't alter the top, I think the laces at on the sleeves give it a less constricted feeling than if you would close them with buttons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953521 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:22:36 +0000 Karie 953521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Who wears short shorts?" Those with&nbsp;gorgeous gams! And yes, the blouse would look very nice with the sleeve re-do.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953515 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:14:45 +0000 Suz 953515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You rock the short shorts! Your legs are very much up to the challenge!&nbsp;</p> <p>If it were me, I would remove the bows from that gorgeous blouse for sure. Smart plan. And no wonder it's a workhorse. It's beautiful on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953512 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:12:49 +0000 Liz A. 953512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Casual, yet put together.&nbsp; Looking good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953511 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:12:47 +0000 pil 953511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Color me green with envy! I think removing the bows is an excellent idea. It's a beautiful blouse but they're kind of distracting to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953507 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:09:07 +0000 Mo 953507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another over 40 shorts wearer approval over here! &nbsp; I think the looser fit on the legs is key when shorts get less than 4" &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953506 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:08:16 +0000 Eliza 953506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF. I think removing the bows is a great update. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953490 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:27:58 +0000 bj1111 953490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>if i had your legs, of course i would love short shorts. &nbsp;great great pattern. &nbsp;love the whole outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953484 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:19:28 +0000 Anonymous 953484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fresh and polished here, K! &nbsp;Great outfit! &nbsp;And I agree, good idea to remove the bows. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953480 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:05:54 +0000 Sara L. 953480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in those shorts!&nbsp; I like the neckline of the shirt but not the bows on the sleeves (I'm anti-bow everything lately though) so taking the bows off sounds good to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-over-40-short-shorts#post-953473 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:46:32 +0000 MsMary 953473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE THIS!!&nbsp; If wearing short shorts at an advanced age is wrong, then I don't wanna be right.&nbsp; And I like your idea for the sleeves of the blouse! </p>