Is there a rule about stylish shorts length?

[oinkment]

I have 3 pairs of flat fronted linen trousers. They are tailored (ie proper fit waist with fly and pockets). They are useful colours. They are also exactly the wrongest of mid-shin length. I am going to turn them into shorts.

Any advice?

On the knee? An inch below? Is there a rule?

A turned up cuff?

I'm aiming for classic, elegant and stylish. I don't really do fashionable.

[OneLittleLady]

I'd personally go for either just on the knee or an inch below with a turn up.

[gruffalocake]

I think on the knee or a fraction above would be most elegant. If below knee your verging back towards an odd looking 3/4 length trouser. Turn up is classic if the fabric is thick enough/ starchy enough. If it's a floppy linen it might be annoying to keep it looking smart.

[oinkment]

Yes the fabric is thick enough for a turn up without it flopping open.

When you both say on the knee do you mean in the middle of the kneecap? Half way up?

[OneLittleLady]

I'd say middle of the knee cap. no higher than that.