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Girls shorts

33 replies

Aerielview · 29/06/2020 09:18

Hi all, hoping you wise ones can help me. Do any of you know where I can buy shorts for my 12 year old daughter that are mid-thigh length? I've been looking for ones but every year it gets harder and harder to find suitable ones. It seems to me that as she gets older, the clothes in her size get skimpier.

I bought some for her recently, but when she tried them on, they barely covered her bum.
I've looked in the boys section of shops, but while the length is fine, she would like ones that are more "girly" in pattern and colours.
Thanks in advance for any advice and recommendations you may have.

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FedUpAtHomeTroels · 29/06/2020 10:19

M&S have some nice boy ones that are longer embriodered chinos

TrickyKid · 29/06/2020 10:01

My daughter has several pairs from Element, Billabong and Boden, Next. All Chino style. Not difficult to find at all if you avoid specifically searching for girls shorts.

Dozer · 29/06/2020 09:58

Denim can be too warm on hot days, and uncomfortable.

Depending on her height, smallest size in women’s might be an option.

GrossePois · 29/06/2020 09:45

I’ll second old jeans cut to the length you want. Been doing that since I was 12. Finding shorts at 32 is just as bad!

GrumpyHoonMain · 29/06/2020 09:43

I like these Boden ones too

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/long-denim-shorts-white/sty-g1952-wht?cat=C1_S13_G12

Whathappenedtothelego · 29/06/2020 09:42

Lands End and Vertbaudet both have girls' Bermuda shorts in pastel colours, and denim. The Vertbaudet ones are quite slim round the thigh (which my Dd likes, but maybe not for everyone.

GrumpyHoonMain · 29/06/2020 09:42

These next ones are good

www.next.co.uk/style/st506817/824569#824569

Winesalot · 29/06/2020 09:39

It is hard isn’t it? My own daughter has started to cut off old jeans and allow for a roll up instead of a hem. And old cotton pajama pants cut off for around the house.