![]() That is why pleated shorts (like this one I’m wearing) can be quite flattering on women with thicker thighs. Whether or not that is the case, you are better off with shorts that offer plenty of space on the hips and thigh are. If you have thicker legs, oftentimes you may also have wider hips. Make sure the length rests either right above or right below the thickest part of your thigh. There is one major rule of thumb when selecting the perfect length of shorts. On the flip side, when shorts rest above or below that area it takes some of the attention away from thicker legs subtly. The eye is drawn to wherever the shorts cut off on the body, so if they rest right at the widest part of the thigh that is the area that becomes more of the focus. I was wearing this 5″ long inseam shorts, and you can go with this length or even longer if you have thicker legs and prefer more coverage. By that, I am referring to inseam 5″ and above. Generally speaking, longer inseam shorts are more flattering if you have thick legs. You probably know your typical inseam length for jeans and pants, and it is just as important to know what is the best shorts inseam for you. When selecting shorts to flatter thick legs, choosing the right length of shorts is crucial to adapt some figure flattery benefits. We’ve all seen shorts range from Bermuda length to short shorts. It’s no secret that shorts come in a variety of lengths. This is because a high rise elevates the waistline on the body making it appear higher on the body than it naturally is.įortunately, high rise shorts are EVERYWHERE this year because they’re not just flattering but they’re also on trend – so now is the time to add high rise shorts to your wardrobe collection. The reason is it draws more attention to the waistline, with less focus on thick legs and creates an overall elongated, slimming effect to the bottom half of the body. I was wearing an ivory paper bag shorts, and not only is this flattering, but also my go-to style because they are very comfortable in the summer when the weather gets hot.Īlthough you can definitely get away with mid-rise as well, high rise shorts are best fit for thick legs. With thick legs, high rise is the most flattering option. Unless it is from Bermuda.One element that you should always pay close attention to when selecting shorts to flatter your body, no matter your body type, is the rise and how it lays on your shape. It was the beginning of Bermuda shorts as local business attire.Īpproval even came from Winston Churchill who declared ‘The short-pant is a terrible fashion choice. With a shortage of clothing during World War II, the general managers of Bermuda’s banks – the Bank of Bermuda and the Bank of Butterfield – arranged for a local tailor to make two pairs of shorts for each of their male employees, and also supplied them with two pairs of long, grey socks. ![]() ![]() So how did Bermuda shorts originate? Shorts that end just above the knee were first worn by the British Army in tropical and desert climates, including Bermuda. The famous American fashion designer Claire McCardell who rejected the formality of French couture and is acknowledged as the creator of the ‘American Look’, picked up the ‘Bermuda Shorts Look’ and popularized it with the fashion-minded of her time. Backyard barbecues became the rage in the suburbs and the comfortable Bermuda shorts became the garment of choice. In America Bermuda shorts were catching on in the late 1940s, especially on the campuses of Princeton and Yale, as well as resorts like Palm Beach, but it wasn’t until the newfound leisure of America’s middle class in the 1950s that things started to really change. Women started wearing the short pants because they couldn’t wear bathing suits in public and soon their husbands appreciated the cool, comfortable shorts too. The first to adopt the style were visitors who saw Bermuda policemen wearing knee-length khaki shorts and khaki knee socks. Men wore long pants and women wore dresses on all occasions. Only children and athletes wore shorts before World War II. That ‘Bermuda Shorts’ became the stylishly casual choice in the still uptight U.S. Bermuda Snorkeling – Snorkel Park Beach.
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