Yes We DO Wear Short Shorts: Savvy Shorts Formula To Flatter Every Bod

We're having a heat wave...a tropical heat wave...the temperature's rising, it isn't surprising, She certainly can can-can. Sorry, little musical break there to remind ourselves that IT IS REALLY HOT. Hot enough to whip out shorts, even though we're a little shorts-shy. Not that we have a lot to hide, we just don't like showing too much gam and frankly, have never been clear on how much gam we should show. Which brings us to our question du jour: how do you find shorts that flatter? 

The answer is really rather formulaic. You CAN find a short that flatters your bod, you just have to know the ins and outs of basic clothing physics, such as short person = short shorts. Long person = long shorts. Curvy person = slim shorts. Slim person = curvy shorts. There. Now wasn't that simple? Here are some examples:

Short Person = Short Shorts because....long shorts just make you look stumpy. Try cropped, tailored JCrew Smart Trouser Shorts, $65 at jcrew.com.

Long Person = Long Shorts because....short shorts on a long (tall) person just make you look gangly. Try long, lean GAP Bermuda shorts, $29.99 at gap.com.

Curvy Person = Slim Shorts because....you don't want to add bulk around your curviest areas. Try flattering, flat-fronted Women's Perfect Khaki Bermuda, $24.50 at oldnavy.com. 

Slim Person = Curvy Shorts because.....you want to create feminine curves where there just aren't any! Try pretty, pleated Club Monaco Jordan Silk Short at clubmonaco.com.