Shorts for Women: How to Wear Them Without Inhibition?

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The women’s shorts are one of the iconic pieces of the summer wardrobe. Along with dresses, sandals, and sunglasses, they rank in the top 4 summer garments that are highly favored. 

However, with women’s shorts, there’s a catch. They expose our beautiful legs. And for many women, this is a problem. 

Yet, by choosing the right shorts and learning how to wear them, we can enjoy this staple piece of summer and reconcile with our bodies.

Want to dive in? Take the time to read what’s below. I’m sharing in this article clear tips to learn how to choose and wear women’s shorts, with this idea in the background: freeing oneself from complexes to finally feel good with legs exposed and enjoy summer with nonchalance.

How to choose women’s shorts? 4 tips to love wearing them

Choosing women’s shorts according to your body shape

Let’s start with the basics.

If you choose a pair of shorts that aren’t suitable for your body shape, you will never feel good in them. Why? Because they won’t suit your silhouette, and worse, they may highlight what you’re desperately trying to hide. 

So, no more hasty choices just because it’s the latest trend or because you saw it on the latest fashion icon. Choose women’s shorts that suit you.

Then comes the fateful question. In what style should you choose the shorts that will fit you like a glove? The answer is simple: adapt them to your body shape.

Here are the main ones: 

• X-shaped body: your shoulders are aligned with your hips. You need to emphasize your waist. Think of elastic or high-waisted shorts.
• Triangle body: your hips are wider than your shoulders. Prioritize volume on the upper body, so avoid overly baggy, long, or patterned shorts.
• Oval body: the ideal shorts model here is the high-waisted women’s shorts. It cinches the waist above the abdominal belt, perfect for hiding little bulges.
• Inverted triangle body: the upper part of your body is stronger than your hips. So, go for volume at the bottom. Opt for loose shorts, fluid patterned shorts, Bermuda shorts, etc.

Forget your complexes with shorts by adopting the right length

What about length? Should you choose short shorts, ultra-short shorts, mid-length shorts, or long shorts? Because while the trend is for Bermuda shorts, it doesn’t necessarily please everyone. And the length of your summer shorts will determine your style, but also your comfort. 

It is therefore an important element to consider when choosing your women’s shorts.

And in terms of style, here’s how to differentiate short shorts from long shorts:

Short shorts: they are naturally bolder. We most often know them in denim, but they come in many materials like cotton, linen, or even leather. They can be worn very (very) short and tight, but also loose, or in a mid-short version.

Long shorts: also known as Bermuda shorts, these are characterized by knee-length. Chic and elegant, they pair perfectly with a refined yet casual outfit.

Think accessories to add style to the outfit

Accessorizing your outfit is essential to feel good in your shorts during the summer. 

The reason? The details you add to your outfit will shift the focus away from the shorts themselves. People will look at your entire outfit instead of just your shorts.

Accessories also play a role in enhancing a piece. 

Add a twisted belt to your denim shorts for women, and it will transform into an elegant piece. Wear trendy sunglasses of summer 2023, dare to wear a wide-brimmed hat, add a big pair of colorful earrings… In short, think of everything that can bring character to your outfit.

Don’t overlook the top to wear women’s shorts well

Last tip for wearing women’s summer shorts well: coherence with other pieces.

Here again, we’re talking about style. 

Shorts have the advantage of being very easy to wear with anything. But this benefit hides a downside: not knowing what to pair them with. 

The rule is pretty simple: think about balancing the top and bottom. For example, if you’re wearing volume at the bottom, simplify the top with a basic or a light top. Conversely, if you opt for rather short and fitted shorts, you can afford volume on top with a shirt or even a ruffled top.

And for style, be sure to define it well before wearing your shorts. Will your outfit be rather dressed, casual, bold, or chic? Depending on the look you want to achieve, you will adapt the top.

Selection of women’s shorts: pieces to shop on Modalova

The secrets of a good pair of shorts for zero complexes

If wearing shorts may seem trivial for many women, it is not a generality. Body-related complexes are indeed real. However, depriving oneself of wearing a summer piece that one loves is not the best solution on the path to acceptance.

💡 To delve deeper, I also recommend reading the 4 golden rules to break free from trends. An interesting exercise when you want to take back control over your look and finally feel yourself in what you wear.

Featured image: © Sandra Semburg