Whether it’s summer or not, one of the most casual apparel that women love to wear is a pair of shorts and cheap tee shirts. We can’t always be looking formal and professional in corporate clothing or dressed-up in chic party dresses. Every now and then, women want to go out with friends in the most comfortable clothing they have and most often than not, the shorts are what’s comfortable and cool.

The shorts may all look good but not all types of short would look good on anybody. Finding the right shorts is not as easy as 1-2-3. Yes, there are so many online clothing stores as well as brick n mortar stores that sell shorts but trends change form one season to the other and what are trendy today may not be a few months from now. At the same time, not all styles would look for every body type. There are some things to consider when looking for the right pair of shorts that will flatter you.

Looking for cheap tee shirts to pair your shorts is a little bit easier since the styles really don’t matter much but the shorts are a different story. Here are some things to consider when looking for the right shorts for you:

Consider your height and built. When buying shorts, one of the things to consider is your height. If you are petite and have short legs, knee length shorts and cropped pants would only make you look shorter. For those women with short legs, the best style of shorts would be the shorter shorts that would lengthen legs and these are the shorts with about four to 5-inch inseam. On the other hand, tall women should avoid wearing super short shorts as there are more legs to expose. Shorts with mid-length leg are universally flattering, meaning it would look good on both tall and short women. Mid-length shorts would have an inseam of about 7 or 8 inches and are called by different things including walking shorts, golf shorts, day shorts and many more. And women totally love mid-length shorts are they make short legs look longer while still covering problem areas like the flabby upper thigh.

Know your body type. Figure out your body type and get you shorts accordingly.

• Tall and thin – Mid-thigh length shorts or one that fall just above the knee suits tall and thin women best. Roll-up shorts or those that have cuffs break up the long, thin line and make these legs look curvier.
• Tall and curvy – Knee-length shorts or Bermuda shorts will flatter this body type. Petite and thin – Petite women wants to look taller and that can be done with a pair of mid-thigh, cuffed shorts and heels and top with cheap tee shirts.
• Petite and curvy – Height is something to consider when buying shorts and petite women should never wear long style shorts. Straight-leg Bermuda shorts, mid-thigh shorts, or shorts that flare out and do not hug the legs will work well petite and curvy women.
• Plus size – Longer-cut shorts, like Bermuda shorts, are the type of shorts that looks great on curvy girls or should it be curvy girls looked great in longer shorts?

Conceal problem areas. The same way that you should know your body type to get the most flattering style for yourself, knowing the best way to camouflage problem areas is a must.

• If you want to look slim all-over then you should wear shorts in dark colors and pair it with wedges or heels.
• If you want to look curvier, you should wear shorts in bold patterns and colors.
• If you want to conceal curvy stomach or bottom, it would be best to wear high-waist shorts and avoid low-rise styles that would make your stomach bulge.
• If you have big thighs, look for wide-leg shorts and avoid those that hug the thighs.
• If you have a curvy body type, shorts with clean, straight lines without additional details like cargo pockets or large back pockets would work best. These details will more likely draw attention to hips and thighs and make them look bigger.
• If you have dimples or flabby thighs, then wear slim-fitting pair of shorts to cover these problem areas.

Complementary clothing and other accessories. Avoid tight and revealing tops with your shorts. For a casual everyday look pair it with simple, fitted and cheap tee shirts or tank tops. Look dressier with loose blouse with belts paired with wide-leg shorts and wedges or high heels. Flip-flops or flats paired with shorts give a relaxed, laid-back look.

Lola Hanson has written several articles on fashion in the workplace and the different fashion blunders that people need to avoid. Cheap tee shirts and shorts may be casual wear but a lot of people still make some mistakes regarding styles, cuts and combinations which can affect how they look. 

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