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How To: Pick the best denim shorts for your bod

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Summer is the season of denim shorts. They’re comfy, cute and go with just about everything. You can dress them up or down, and even wear them to the beach. But denim shorts are no fun if you’re not wearing the right pair for your bod! We’ve got the best styles for all different shapes.

 

Short Legs:

If you’ve got shorter gams, you should wear denim shorts that hit at the middle of your thigh. Too long and they’ll make you look even shorter. The perfect pair should make your legs look longer! You can even pair them with wedges to elongate your stems even more!

 

We love: Delia’s “Bailey” Short, $35, delias.com
 

Ruler

Pick a pair that will create some curves for ya! A high-waisted pair will draw attention to your waist and break up your shape. Don’t forget to add a bright belt!

 

We love: GoJane High-Waist Cuffed Denim Shorts, $28, gojane.com
 

Petite

For teeny tiny ladies, cropped light colored denim shorties are perfect for your frame. The light color is fresh, fun, and won’t weigh ya down!

 

We love: Forever 21 Cuffed Denim Shorts in “Light Denim,” $17, forever21.com

 

Athletic

You work hard for those awesome legs of yours, so you should totally show ’em off! Pick a great pair that’s cut short (but not too short!) and simple. Be proud of those killer legs!

 

We love: Bullhead Black Basic Clean Hem Dark Wash Shorts, $33, pacsun.com
 
 

Curvy

Work those amazing curves, girl! Accentuate your waist by tucking in your top and adding a fun belt. A dark wash is sleek-ifying—but make sure the shorts hit at the smallest point on your thigh. This’ll make your legs look like they go on for miles!

 

We love: Levi’s Renee Dark Wash Shorts, $12 (on sale!), macys.com
 

Pear

Stick to no-fuss denim shorts. Avoid too many details like rips or slant pockets that pucker. Pick a clean and classic pair with straight legs.  A cute cuff will draw attention to your legs and away from your hips. They’ll look so fab on you!

 

We love: Aeropostale Medium Wash Denim Shorty Shorts, $15 (on sale!), aeropostale.com

 
 
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hey so lately everyone has been calling me tiny i see like little kids who are way taller than me and it really annoys me i want to be sooo tall! im 4'11 and done growing lol do you know of any good things about being short




Hey girlie,

Of course! Check these out:

http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/09/15/5-terrific-things-about-being-teeny.aspx?cp=all

And we know you have tonnnnss of awesome things about you that have nothing to do with you being short - because you're unique and you're YOU! Height doesn't define you! <3 
Lauren C.

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by thepinkyyyyyyyyy on 7/10/2012 8:53:20 PM

 
 



MOD Mod
hey so idk wat category i fit in my legs are toned but im also petite lol and i guess my legs are short and toned im 4'11 ya reallly short for my age since im like 16 lol
thanks!




Hey girlie,

Body shape depends less on your height and more on your proportions - are you bigger around the hips? (< Pear shape) Or bigger around your boobs? (< Apple shape) Are you about the same on top and bottom with a defined waist in between? (< Hourglass) Or pretty straight up-and-down? (< Ruler) Smile
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by thepinkyyyyyyyyy on 7/10/2012 8:51:20 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD!My body is kinda... hard to describe: i have boobs and a butt but my thighs are huge! I have like a hourglass figure expect my thighs poke out. What kind of shorts should I get to help me with my figure? Thanks Smile

 

 

I think the curvy ones would be super cute on you Smile
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by krazykaratechick on 7/10/2012 7:53:31 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD! Okay, so this article is probably really helpful to other girls, but not for me. I don't really know what kind of shorts would work for me because i don't know what shape i am. Could you please help?

 

hey! well think about your proportions, do you have round hips or straight? are you tall or short? 


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by Violeta2552 on 7/10/2012 7:49:30 PM

 
 



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Okay so this year I gained 19 llbs, grew 4 inches, and am starting to fill in to a healthier weight. I don't know if it's normal to gain this much although last year my brother gained 26 llbs. Is this normal??

 

Hey! just so ya know, girls’ bodies change  a ton during the teen years and weight gain is normal.


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