Now that it's getting warmer out, its time to break our shorts out of their dusty winter hiding spot! But what's a new season without a few new pairs for good measure? Kibwe Chase-Marshall, Editor of Women’s Runway & Trend Stylesight, gives GalTime the scoop on the lengths and styles that are guaranteed to show off your gams!
The Long And "Shorts" Of It:
In Your 20s: There’s no better way to highlight your legs than with a pair of hot-shorts. Aged or high-waisted styles are automatic showstoppers. Looking for that extra oomph? Try high-waisted versions in dressy, tailored fabrics, leather, or suede.
Scalloped Suede Shorts, $26.90
In Your 30s: Mid-thigh to right above the knee is the perfect length to keep this look summer-sexy, while still being age appropriate. Pair your shorts with flats for a daytime, then slip into heels for a night on the town.
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Nanette Lepore “Sandbar” Eyelet Bermuda Shorts, $228.00
In Your 40s: Cropped pants are the new shorts for women in their 40s and up. Slim and tailored creates a more structured look, while loose and fluid have a relaxed style. For those summer scorchers, we recommend lightweight washed cottons, or even bermudas!
XCVI Lizzy Stretch Slim Cropped Chinos, $86.40
Warm Weather Winners:
Light n’ Lacey: Lace shorts are a nice alternative to skirts. Pairing them with boyish pieces, like a denim chambray work-shirt, creates a nice balance between sweet and sassy.
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Free People Scalloped Lace Short, $78.00
Denim: Denim shorts are classic, and a wardrobe staple. Keep your eyes peeled for vintage treatments like hacked hems and 70s inspired, high-waisted styles.
Destroyed Denim Shorts, $17.80
Full Bloom and In Color: Nothing is better than a bright pop of color to spice up your everyday outfit! Another way to bring spring fever to your look is with floral printed denim. Whether it’s paired with a solid top or mixed with another print for that extra contrast, these shorts are a must!
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H&M Shorts, $24.95
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Kibwe Chase-Marshall cut his creative teeth on 7th Avenue, working in the design studios of Michael Kors, Isaac Mizrahi and Oscar de la Renta. Passionate about all things fashion, his love for blogging turned first into a degree from the Modern Culture and Media program at Brown University, and now into a position on the Stylesight content team covering Women's Runway. He remains fascinated by the communicative capacity of fashion and pursues elucidating and connecting the less obvious cultural, social, and artistic "dots" it engages.
