I’m gonna whisper something in your ear don’t be scared… shorts.
This word used to make me run for the hills. I’ll never forget when a girl in my middle school told me I had “big legs” and that shorts were “not for me”. Can you even?! That was mean, but I don’t fear shorts anymore, and neither should you. Here’s why.
Not all shorts are created equal. And once upon a time, the only shorts you could get were from the mall, or pants you chopped into shorts (I’m no stranger to this activity). Now we have hundreds of options, and so many brands that know how to make a flattering short. Let’s get into it!
The science of flattering shorts is easy - the more a short flares at the sides, the smaller it’s going to make your thighs look. Here are two shorts for comparison:
For comparison:
More cute shorts working for us, not against us:
Pair with this insane bag from &other stories and I’m already jealous of your outfit
More things I’m loving right now:
Enjoy the first glimpses of summer and I’ll see you next week! As always, it’s a joy to have you on my style journey, and an even bigger joy to be part of yours!
xo
Abby