Choosing Shorts to Flatter Your Figure

Shorts are a staple for any wardrobe, but not all styles flatter all figures.

You really need to take your figure into consideration and choose shorts that are going to streamline you and leave you looking balanced and fashionable.

Your height is going to be one of the most determining factors here. If you have shorter legs or are petite, you want to stick with as high an inseam as possible, as this will elongate your legs and make you look taller.

If you are tall and slim almost any type of shorts will look nice on you but you want to stay away from clam diggers as this will shorten your legs, and you want to stay looking like the tall glass of water that you are.

Cinching a drawstring short at your waist if you have a straight, boyish figure works well because it will help add curves.

There are some terrific retailers that offer wide selections of shorts to choose from, so no matter what particular style you may be looking for, places like Old Navy, Victoria's Secret and Alloy are all going to offer you what you need.

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