I'm short and pear-shaped. Summer is coming around and I want to be prepared. I need shorts that won't draw attention to my hips/butt/thighs. I can't wear short shorts because they draw attention to my giant thighs and I can't wear capris or anything tight because they make my hips look bigger. I'm not too concerned about making my legs look longer and I prefer the attention to be on my waist or calves. I'm thinking I'd like something maybe mid-thigh and fashionably loose, but I haven't found anything. Does anyone know where I can find them or find anything that might work for my body?
2007-03-15 15:14:15 · 9 answers · asked by Bridi 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Look for shorts that don't hug too close to your leg,and that aren't too short. Avoid large pockets on the front, and stick with darker colors. This should help balance you out.
These shorts have no pockets on the front and aren't too short:
http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.aspx?DeptID=597&CatID=45405&CatTyp=DEP&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=11008b9&ProdSeq=4&Cat=shorts+5-8%22&Dep=WOMEN&PCat=CAPRIS-SHORTS&PCatID=30389&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=18&RecPtr=&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0&RefPageName=CategoryAll.aspx&RefCatID=30389&RefDeptID=597&Page=1&CmCatId=597|30389|45405
If you shop in juniors sizes: I find that juniors size clothing doesn't fit well if you have a curvier figure, especially when it comes to pants/shorts, so you may want to try other stores like the express, macy's, etc which have fashionable clothing in ladies sizes.
These are longer and a little looser around the leg:
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=226640&CategoryID=5344&LinkType=EverGreen
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=207355&CategoryID=5344&LinkType=EverGreen
Also, a skort may be a good option for you. Skorts are more fashionable now with an actual skirt all the way around VS the old style ones with short in the back. The skirt look would balance your highs/thighs and the shorts under would give you more freedom.
If you wear longer shorts keep them paired with a slip on ked sneaker, or a flip flop/sandal, or wedge to draw more attention to your lower leg and make it appear longer, thus taking away from the high/thigh area. Tops which are more balanced will also help.
2007-03-15 15:30:50 · answer #1 · answered by SewCrazy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you could tell me your size, it'd be a lot better, because a lot of skinny girls think they have huge thighs, and if you're pear shaped, more power to you! That's what most people like. Small waists and big hips. I'd reccomend gauchos, the bermuda length, if you're really that concerned because they allow your thighs to be hidden, but they show off your butt (which I'm hoping you don't think that's giant either. -.-'). Your calves will get most of the attention. If not, for sure try the regular bermuda shorts. Or, you can do what I did and take an old pair of jeans that fit you great around the hips/butt/thigh area and you really like, and cut them at the legnth that you'd want (usually mid-thigh or a little lower), and then destroy them to make them look lik the chic ones that they sell in the stores nowadays. That's what I did and everybody loved them. Good luck!
2007-03-15 15:21:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bermuda shorts
u know the ones to your knees.
u can get some really cute ones from hollister for only like $50.
american eagle for onely $30
and other places for cheap 1 s
2007-03-15 15:17:56 · answer #3 · answered by amaneetj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 00:04:20 · answer #4 · answered by schiraldi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well.. you might try American Eagle and target.. althought target is not high fashion they have cute stuff and AE is just plain perfect for everyone
2007-03-15 15:20:40 · answer #5 · answered by ♥jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
skirts might be the best option for the body type you describe
2007-03-15 15:29:18 · answer #6 · answered by tekret 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just wear something u like just go with da flo.
2007-03-15 15:18:13 · answer #7 · answered by Jonathan V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pls. check website:
http://www.missussmartypants.com/newsletter_archives/long_and_short_of_it.html// ..has great tips!!
2007-03-15 16:38:38 · answer #8 · answered by bittersweetlove21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-15 15:21:23 · answer #9 · answered by greek12b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋