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How to Wear Shorts This Spring

Sexy, Comfortable & Cool

Legs are hot and the best way to feature your legs this summer is to take advantage of shorts. Traditionally women have worn shorts on hot summer days for comfort. Today fashion designers have come up with a variety of stylish designs in different fabrics and lengths for different venues. They are acceptable fashion statements for those able to wear them.

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Short shorts give a longer leg look to short women. Worn with wedge style shoes or high heels you get the appearance of being taller. Wear a more covered up top with longer sleeves like a dress shirt, tunic, etc. with short shorts.

Jason Wu RTW 2011 Spring Photos by Thomas Iannaccone, WWD

If you are hippie a short style short with a wider or straight leg will be most flattering. And for those of us with stomachs a more tapered legged short with fuller tops like peasant or smock style blouses look the best. Statement shoes will draw attention to your good looking legs.

Styles cut just above the knee, that sit low on the waist, and have straight legs are flattering to most body types, and can be worn instead of summer dresses and skirts for day or evening.

Shorts come in a variety of lengths. If you feel like you look good in them wear them at any length that flatters you. There is no age limit if something looks good on you. Make sure the fit of your shorts is appropriate for your body type. The important thing is you need to feel confident and comfortable wearing them.

Things to think about when choosing shorts. Proportion is important in selecting shorts. Pleats around the waist on shorts will add pounds to your look. If you are heavier wear dark color shorts and avoid large prints. Wide-legged shorts make your legs look thin. Fitted shorts will look good when they are hemmed above the knee. Shorts will make you look hippier if they stop at the widest part of your thighs.

If you think shorts are appropriate in your office stick to tailored style, longer lengths and wear them with a classic shirt and blazer or jacket.

Shoes to Wear with Shorts

Shorts look great with flat shoes, wedges, platforms, sandals and pumps. High heel shoes with shorts are great for dressy ocassions and/or a sexy look!

Tips for wearing Work Shorts (when appropriate):

1.Work Shorts must fit properly not too tight or too short.
2.Knee length shorts are a good length for work
3.Choose fabrics like linen or light wool when wearing to work.
4.Create a suit look by adding a jacket.
5.Choose more formal tops like a button-down shirt to wear with your work shorts.
6. Flats are low heels are better for work during the day. Heels with shorts are more for evening.