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Comfortable shorts

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Ausflug · 24/07/2015 09:25

Can anyone recommend any women's shorts that are comfortable, and also look nice?

I don't want them too long, I'm happy to show my legs. But I don't want them too short, because, well, I'm not a teenager any more. I want them to finish in the middle third of my upper leg, basically.

A little bit of stretch would be nice.

I want the legs to be fairly close fitting, rather than flopping open to show my knickers if I sit on the floor. But I don't want them to be too tight round the thighs, waist or arse.

I don't want the waist to be too high, I find it uncomfortable.

I don't mind if they are a "casual" material (towelling, thick jersey, light cotton, all fine), as long as they are well cut.

I don't want them to look too sporty. I don't want those little notches cut out at the side of each leg at the bottom. I'd like them to have pockets.

Bright-ish colours are fine. Don't really want denim, or white, or anything too pale that will show the (inevitable) dirt. Patterns are possibly OK.

Can anyone recommend anything?

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lutra3d · 24/07/2015 09:28

Hush zoe shorts are lovely.

carrie74 · 24/07/2015 11:35

I find American preppy companies are perfect at this, so Gap, Banana Republic and J Crew. I've got boyfriend sexy chino shorts from Gap, some patterned ones from BR and the 4" shorts from J Crew. From what I can gather, the Boden ?Bistro shorts are similar.

sleepwhenidie · 24/07/2015 11:38

JCrew 4" chino shorts are exactly what you want, comfy, loads of colours and they wash and wear brilliantly.

Ausflug · 24/07/2015 13:00

Ooh, thank you. I've never encountered J Crew, but they do look just the right thing, and lots of exciting colours. Lucky they are in the sale though, couldn't afford them otherwise!

I'll have a look in Gap too, as I do prefer to try on in the shop rather than order online and have to send back.

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naturalbaby · 24/07/2015 15:20

I've been looking for ages and just found a pair in Gap that are really comfy, and a decent length. In the sale and 20% off sale items this weekend.

Tadpoletoatoad · 24/07/2015 15:33

Boden shorts are all the things you mention Smile

Ausflug · 24/07/2015 16:23

Tadpole the first Boden shorts I looked at had rather an eye-watering pattern Grin, then I found some nice plain ones in lots of colours, but none in my size except in white Sad. I will remember them next year.

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Tadpoletoatoad · 24/07/2015 19:53

Ah yes, the patterns can be OTT. I have a pair in navy! But they are perfect. Def keep in mind for next year.

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