Finding your perfect pair of shorts

Hey guys! So, for literally as long as I can remember, I have always hated wearing shorts. I am very grateful that I have two legs, and that I am alive and healthy, but that still doesn't help the fact that I always feel uncomfortable in shorts!  Every time I walk I feel my shorts creeping up in between my legs and I am constantly pulling them down! Another huge problem: they look okay standing up, but you go to sit down and again, TERRIBLE! It's currently summertime and 90+ degrees outside, so shorts are kind of a must. I wanted to share with you my favorite tips and styles for wearing shorts if you are in the same boat as me (or not! I still think you may find this useful). I did some serious trying-on and research to find the best and most flattering AFFORDABLE options for you guys :)

Tip #1: Be confident in what you wear! However, if it isn't going to happen, DON'T WEAR THEM! If you absolutely feel uncomfortable no matter what pair you try, just wear what you feel good in :) A couple of alternatives would be: wear a dress (short or long), jumpsuit (pick a light and airy fabric and with a strapless or skinny strap top so you aren't dying in the heat), or linen pants. Linen pants are so underrated! They always look so classy and beachy and are completely breathable. Pair them with a plain, tight top to balance out the flowy-ness of the bottoms and a cute sun hat and you will still look summer-y even with pants on :) Alternatives:

Tip #2: Prep. Make sure your legs are shaved, moisturized and give yourself a self-tan (optional)! I get spray tans and while my husband absolutely hates the smell of them, I feel so much more confident with a little color on my legs! Or, totally rock the natural color you have :) I am switching over to more "green" and organic beauty products, otherwise I would totally recommend the Sally Hansen Airbrush legs. I have never used any Vita Liberata products, but they have really great reviews and are free of harsh chemicals.

Tip #3: Get shorts with a raw edge. Every time I have tried on shorts that have a rolled up edge or a thick stitch, they feel so much tighter and so much less flattering around your legs--especially when you sit down! What to look for: a fraying on denim shorts, scalloped or laser-cut edges, paper-bag shorts, seamless edges, and check the width of the leg-hole (make sure it gets wider to make sure it doesn't squeeze your thighs!)

 Raw edge:

Tip #4: Flatter the length of your legs. For me, I have super short legs and although it is a little bit less conservative, I feel like the longer the length of the shorts, the shorter my legs look and less flattering everything looks. I try to look for shorts that are a little shorter in the front and longer in the back to make sure they cover my butt!


 Tip #5: Try a size up from your normal jean size & the less elastic, the better. Jeans with elasticity are pretty much all I wear. They hug your curves in all the right spots and make sure you get a really nice, comfortable fit. However, every time I try a pair of shorts with elasticity, I feel like all they do is ride-up and shrink in the wash! This tip is especially for jean shorts. When choosing a jean short, pick something that feels like a sturdy, thicker denim--that way it holds the way it fits, no matter what you are doing.


 Tip #6: High-waisted (especially for the girls with the short legs :) ). They will make your legs look longer and make the shorts look longer, without compromising with tip #4


 Tip #7: HANG DRY YOUR SHORTS! If you find a pair you love, don't let the dryer ruin it for you. I even like to kind of stretch them out in the legs a little when they are wet to make sure they don't squeeze my legs!


 Tip #8: BUY 2 PAIRS! When you find a pair you love, just go ahead and buy a couple of pairs. If you buy at American Eagle or Target, they have BOGO 50% off all of the time, so look for sales!


 Tip #9: Wear a kimono or light duster. Not only are these super in-style right now, but they totally eliminate the worry of "is my butt hanging out?!". Also, they look super cute as a swimsuit cover! Here are a few really cute ones that you could honestly wear every time you wear shorts :)

Kimonos/Dusters:

Tip #10: Try a romper. Something about having the top piece connect to the shorts can make things a lot more flattering. (still stick to the above tips, but if you still aren't having it, try one!). Get a basic style so that you can style it a bunch of different ways :) Also, they make great swimsuit coverups since you just step in and pull them on! Rompers:

Flattering shorts I found at H&M and Forever 21

My favorite new comfy shorts made out of a sweatshirt material that come in a bunch of different colors. These are great because you will feel comfortable in them and especially because the athleisure/loungewear style is totally in right now! I got a small in these and I normally wear a 4-6 US bottoms, sometimes even an 8 in denim shorts, so they run a little big!

Click Here For Link to These Sweatshorts: http://tinyurl.com/yb75xoqm

Paper bag shorts: 

Scalloped H&M Denim Shorts (These were one of my favorites! But I couldn't find them online. Try going to in store and see if you can find a pair hiding!):

Frayed Forever 21 Shorts:

H&M Polka Dot Seamless Edge Shorts:

H&M Raw Hem Black Denim Shorts:

Tip: GO IN PERSON!! And try these on. I couldn't find all of these online, so use them for inspiration when looking for your shorts and sometimes they have different things in store at H&M and Forever 21 than they do online! My 3 favorites were definitely the sweatshorts, Forever 21 frayed denim and the scalloped denim!