WearWhat When
SHORTSMain image: Vogue Easy Options V9008 shorts,
Misses’ sizes: 6 – 22.
Top inset: Burda 6897 shorts,
Euro sizes: 34 – 46.
Bottom inset: Burda 6911 top, Euro sizes: 34 – 46.
It’s summer, and you have a right not
only to bare arms! Shorts are often
the go-to summer casual uniform for
many, but we are defi nitely not talking
about anything you would wear with
thongs to the beach.The ‘fashion’ version is infi nitely
more versatile (and an instant updater
to your look this summer). They
are essentially a summer version of
trousers or a tailored skirt ... and
it’s that tailored aspect to them that
makes them so fl attering to a wider
variety of fi gures. No stuffed sausage
casings or Lycra bike riders here!The right length for you depends
on how much of your legs you want
to show, of course ... and ranges
from super short (about a 5 or 6cm
inseam) all the way down to knee-
length (about a 27cm inseam),
which is perfect for most body types,
especially if you’re a bit shaky about
your shape below the waist.A few tips to taking the short cut:
- A fl at front design with a slightly
full but straight leg, as in the Burda
design at the top left inset suits
most fi gures. Pleated fronts look
best on slim or boyish fi gure types,
and cuffs shorten the leg. A smooth
waistband that sits just below your
belly button, is generally the most
fl attering point. - Always keep the top part of your
outfi t relatively modest to balance
all that bareness below (something
like the tailored shirts shown on this
page is ideal). Coordinating tones
on top and bottom also lengthen
your line. And defi nitely no pumps
or stilettos! Go for wedges, stacked
heels or fl ats instead.