Hands up in the air if you find shopping for shorts a tricky endeavour. Oftentimes pants are hard enough to find. But shorts? Well, they come with a host of other challenges. First off they’re… errr short which means less coverage. Making sure your b-hind is adequately covered is likely high on the must-have list along with flexibility and fit. And don’t get me started about finding shorts that don’t get too tight around the thigh. Ya feeling me? But, armed with these tips on finding shorts for your body type, you’ll soon find the shorts of your dreams and will be gallivanting all summer long in a terrific looking pair of shorts. Here’s what to look for according to your body type.
Wide hips
Look for a pair of shorts in dark colours in a straight, streamlined style to best slim the hips. Vertical stripes also work to lengthen your silhouette.
Tailored Shorts, $17.99 CAD, The Gap
High-Waist Shorts, $25.90 CAD, Zara
Short legs
Who wears short shorts? Girls with short legs do! Ensure you have enough coverage but a shorter hem will elongate a short leg.
Allega Short, $75 CAD, Aritzia
Amber Textured Short, $89.50 CAD, Club Monaco
Long legs
Lucky you! Shorts with a rolled cuff or detailing at the hem will break up a long and lean leg and also make legs appear curvier.
Hi-rise denim boyfriend shorts in bo wash, $91.20 CAD, Madewell
Printed Bermuda Short, $45.90 CAD, Zara
Straight hips
Look for shorts with side pockets or in fabrics like denim or linen to provide you with a bit of shape to your silhouette.
The Waist Sally Shorts, $78.07 CAD, LOFT
Striped Crochet Shorts, $25.90 CAD, Zara
Hourglass figure
Shorts with an elasticized waist, a high rise waistband or contoured waistband are your best friend to prevent gapping around your midsection. Shorts with a bow tie waistband are also a great choice to emphasize the smallest part of your figure, making you look teeny tiny (score!).
Wilfred Free Naves Short, $65 CAD, Aritzia
Saje Sailor Short, $129.50 CAD, Club Monaco
Tummy
Look for shorts with a wide waistband which will hold you in and flatten your tummy.
5” Chino Short, $52.50 CAD, J Crew
Shorts with Scarf, $35.90 CAD, Zara
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