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Shorts...ugh

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MarvellousCake · 18/03/2016 12:04

I'm about to go on holiday and need a few new warmer weather clothes.
Has anyone seen any nice shorts? I'm nearly 40, pear shaped, legs not my best feature. But recognise that shorts are useful in warmer weather/on holiday.

I have one pair of ancient denim shorts from Oasis. So something perhaps a bit smarter/softer than that, but which will look good with t-shirts. And internet trawl of my usual haunts is drawing a blank.

My normal style is quite casual. Not willing to spend more than £30 max on shorts.

Would these be a total disaster? www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0378720001.html

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BettyBi0 · 18/03/2016 12:11

I know they are shorts but they look pretty short IYKWIM. I like how they look loose around the top of thigh though. (I'm nearly 40, size 14-16, pale corn beef legs and would never in a million years attempt to wear those shorts.) Sorry no useful advice but following with interest as my old favourite comfy capri pants have finally bitten the dust

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lcoc2015 · 18/03/2016 12:15

They look lovely - with shorts its important to try on though as the length and cut is important but i firmly believe anyone can look great in the right short. That said I'm fair skinned and dont tan though and do find that khaki makes my legs look horrible. I usually go for navy, white or a red.

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Bunbaker · 18/03/2016 12:19

I am a similar shape to you and bought these the other day. At 57 I need longer length shorts and they tick all the right boxes.

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leedy · 18/03/2016 12:20

Gap girlfriend shorts! Come in denim and not-denim flavour and are just normal shorts length (ie not hot pants or weird frumpy mid-thigh length) and not really tight in the thigh (I have, er, sturdy legs).

They seem very similar to their previous "sexy boyfriend" shorts, which were also v flattering (I have three pairs from a few years ago) but had a mortifying name.

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MarvellousCake · 18/03/2016 13:17

Might go and see if they have any girlfriend shorts in Gap, sounds promising.

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Tate15 · 18/03/2016 13:24

If your legs are not your best feature avoid khaki shorts or you will draw the comparison with the short fat one from it ain't arf hot mum!

Pick another colour!

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MarvellousCake · 18/03/2016 14:09

Ha! OK! I like navy so will try to head in that direction!

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