Are jorts for you? 4 ways to look taller, slimmer, and leaner in denim shorts

Jorts are back.  Love it or hate it - they have returned. And with every new trend you really do have a choice about whether or not you want to adopt it. Just because the teens and twenty-somethings are wearing it, doesn’t mean you have to. The problem with a new trend is that it often favors the ideal figure type. Once the trend becomes more mainstream, manufacturers modify the design to work for more than just the ideal figure.  This baggy denim short trend is no exception. Ideal figure or not, here are a few ways to wear jorts and still look slim, chic, and comfortable without looking broad as a house or sloppy. Give it a try and see if it’s something you want to adopt. Here’s how:

1. Lighter weight/more pliable fabric - the goal is to look taller and leaner instead of wider.
2. Look for shorts that are more fitted at the waist, and have some stretch to them. This will give you the illusion of a waist. A bit of stretch = a bit more comfy. When in doubt look at the label, even 1% of elastane will make the difference in more comfortable movement - especially when sitting.
3. What to wear on top to avoid looking boxy? Tops that end just above or below the waist are the most trendy right now.  Look for one that has buttons going up the middle front, the eye will be more focused on a central a.k.a. slimming line verses tracing the wider boxy silhouette. A peplum top is also a great option to add an hourglass silhouette. Another option is a crop top with a longer shirt over to draw the eye to your narrower waist, balancing a bulkier leg. 
4. Give yourself a lift with heels/platforms/wedges - this elongates the visual line making you appear more tall and less wide. 

All of the sources for images above can be found in my online catalog HERE.  For a more customized approach to know the best fit for your figure, you'll love my Fabulous Fit session.  You'll know your figure type and love the many options you'll have to create your illusion of the ideal - looking true to you gorgeous!