Denim shorts help!!!!

[princesspadam]

I need a pair for my hols
ive tried on about 30 pairs which were all hideous (Zara, RI, M&S, H&M)

finally found these two and like them both so need some help choosing please
i could keep both but just not sure I’ll get the wear out of them

They are too long in the rise for you. Would suits mid rise better than these which are high rise.

the first pair with the pockets look like they are on backwards. Like your bum in on your front.

alternatively look at linen or linen blend shorts. I think they may suit your shape better, are more fashionable, more refined and just as easy to wear on the beach or on the weekend as denim.

La Redoute has a sale on denim shorts at the moment, including top brands.

I like them both OP, though perhaps the ones without patch pockets slightly have the edge on you. I like the looser leg style, close fitting ones are fine when you are walking about, but can cut into even the slimmest legs when you are sitting down.

Something like these would be much more flattering, both those look too big. Fat Face used to do some great denim shorts, you could try vinted as they don't have them this year.

https://www.roman.co.uk/high-waisted-denim-stretch-shorts-18028737

the cuffed pair, out of the two. FWIW on skinny legs I found cut off vintage levis to be more flattering than anything created as shorts.

Where's the second pair from?

I like the second pair ( turn ups) , they look incredibly similar to my current favourite shorts which are from Costco .

Going against the grain here but I think the first pair. I don’t like the turn ups.
I think loose on the thighs looks better than tight. I got a pair in Primark last week, sturdy denim, fitted on the hips and wider on the thighs. I was intending on starting my denim shorts search when I randomly spotted them and they’re perfect.
Also, I like the look of the Topshop Editor shorts on asos

They are both Mango

I like the second pair without the front pockets, they look great on you op

They both look great on you, but I prefer the 2nd pair.

2nd ones. I have a pair very similar from primark. Like you I prefer a baggier fit.

The second are much nicer but would be more flattering slightly shorter, I would turn them up once more. I don't like the look of the stretch shorts others have posted, I think shorter is fine if they're not skin tight.
Also age is just a number, you've got great legs show them off!

They both look great, I can’t believe anyone is saying anything negative. The Matalan long black ones are horrendous- stay away from them

You look great in both, and I think it's only the angle, looking down your legs, that makes them look at big for your thighs

Both look good on you but I think the second pair look best.

You have great legs!

Thanks I’ve kept the 2nd ones now 👍🏻

I adore the second pair. I love that look, beachy and relaxed.
That is how I would love to look in shorts!

keep looking. M&S had a super pair last year but they went viral and sold out everywhere

I like No 2 which is turned up

You have great legs so a shorter short would suit you

I disagree completely. I don’t think that either pair make you look “chunky”. How could they after all. I much prefer the second pair though. Both the cut and the design.

I prefer the second pair too. I'm in the same boat as you OP - slim legs, so you'd think we'd be fine in shorts, but the shapeless style that's everywhere now makes me feel (and look) like an old geezer from the 1950s!

Tighter shorts look a bit too out of style even for me, and I'm not that bothered about having the latest cut of jeans or whatever. The search for baggy-but-in-a-cool-way shorts continues. Probably something only the more expensive brands can pull off 😠

Second pair same

I agree, this style would look great on you!

Going against the grain but I prefer the first pair. They look neater than the roll up type