Why You Look Bad in Shorts

How you can instantly make shorts more flattering!
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[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Even without the belt, I think paper-bag shorts add extra bulk because of the gathered fabric and top frill. My tummy/waist is the last place I want extra bulk!

[@dianecyment1715]

These are great tips. I live in a very warm climate during the summer months, so shorts are essential. Even though I am 67 years old and I do have some imperfections on my legs, shorts provide comfort. I stick with the Bermuda style linen shorts and I do have two linen short sets that really provide a chic style.

[@laurels52]

1. Crop tops with high rise, longer shorts. 2. Matching top to shorts 3. Wear shorts with a fitted waist top (even better if it’s empire waist) 4. Wear shorts with structured top Don’t 1. Wear paper bag pants - makes proportions bad 2. Wear short shorts. Go with Aline instead. Past the widest part of the thigh 3. Wear belted shorts (with bows) that add bulk. Wear pleated shorts instead. 👍👍👍

[@chrissekueh7247]

Your videos are really entertaining and educational. Much more than other creators because you show so much examples on yourself. Please keep up the amazing work! I am around your height and have the same coloring so I appreciate the content a lot ! ❤

[@SharrellKline]

Excellent! I have a long torso with short legs where the short part of my legs are my knees to cankles! So, these tips are just what I need.

[@teresacarle294]

Chi is one of the few stylists out there that addresses the different 📏 body proportions like our ¹rise measurement, ²short waisted vs high waisted, as well as ³torso length vs leg length. 🔐All incredibly key measurements that can unlock how short or tall that we actually look in reality😂. Plus, there's the three body types that can impact how we are perceived: 1. Ectomorph: Delicate frame & bone structure; thin; lean muscle mass; fast metabolism; finds it hard to gain weight. 2. Mesomorph: athletic; hard body; well defined muscles; strong; gains muscles & fat more easily. 3. Endomorph: Soft & round body; generally short; stockier; gains muscle & fat more easily; slow metabolism; muscles not so well defined. 😬I'm not petite. ⏳️5'7" extreme hourglass endomorph w/currently rock hard limbs (combo of muscle & fat) that will always lean into the softly rounded territory (vs sinewy muscle definition). At least my torso & legs are about the same length. Except long rise🤨. Short-waisted〰️if I stand up straight barely 1 palm fits between my rib cage & hip😖. ↕️ If I don't stand fully erect & wear SUPER support (😉like the cone bras of 50s/60s), my big bust will practically look like it's resting right on my waist🤣. ☹️Worse, the other day a sylist (who I can't for the life of recall her name) popped up who addressed that dreaded proportion between thigh length & calf length. 🧐I always knew I had a lower center of gravity⬇️, but couldn't figure out all the components as to why. 🙈Learned that I also have the DREADED long thigh, short calf, & therefore lower knees⬇️. Always thought my curvy calf alone was why I had such an issue finding knee height boots that fit👢, but there was MORE to the puzzle🧩. 🤩Anyway, like the clever Chi, she showed startling side by side photos📷 of different lengths ↕️ of apparel for this darn configuration. The results were mind-blowing🤯... ⚖️ In order to counter balance our odd body defect〰️with ¹knee length skirts (hem either slightly above or at the joint), ²full length trousers, &/or ³floor length gown〰️we MUST add height to the bottom👠. That means wear heels😱. 📷She showed pics of flats vs heels and the difference was astonishingly grim😠. Ideal lengths for us. For shorts/skorts/skirts: (1) micro mini or mini. Preferably paired w/low vamp flats or sneakers. Mid-thigh is the highest I can go bcos of curvaceously tapered thighs & hips. BONUS: if we pair these short skirts w/thigh high boots that totally obscure our actual knee placement. That makes our legs look longer. Otherwise, it's best to cover our knees completely w/fabric. Midi-Maxi skirt or trouser hem that lands mid-calf to 2-3" above the ankle is best. Side splits are more flattering over center splits for us. 🥿Again low vamp flats (or below the ankle booties) are the MOST leg lengthening〰️ esp. when they're in nude or when our bottom/hosiery/shoe/boot color matches. 👩‍⚕️ Heels👡 are out for my foreseeable future due to medical issues. If I wanna wear my knee length skirts, it looks like I might have to ✂️shorten🪡 'em all😔. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@janinedance102]

Thankyou. I’m 170cm tall, short legs, long torso. Rectangle shape. Not exactly petite but your tips help so much.

[@mintywatkins7659]

Love your videos, such brilliant advice and so true.. I am going to give shorts another try.. UK summer is not so great at the moment tho!! Thank you Chi.. 💕

[@elisabethkraxner107]

Dear Chi Li! I love your videos so much❤. Best greetings from AUSTRIA/ Europe

[@yare5874]

Me encantan tus videos. Siempre aprendo mucho. Mejoré mi estilo de vestir gracias a tus consejos. Saludos desde México.

[@sabinamock4799]

Thank you Chi.

[@nancyflusa9992]

Thanks for showing the long high rise.

[@vicki9093]

Love your videos!-always helpful in clarifying why certain clothes don’t work on a petite person. 👍👏 (The audio is distracting though as your voice comes through as slightly grating. Perhaps a different microphone may help improve the audio quality?)

[@keepXonXrockin]

I have a long rise, wide hips and thick thighs, the ultimate combo :D

[@Ravenna17]

Can u do a video on mini skirts? Especially for us inverted triangles?

[@user-tj4km5yx5x]

mini skirts initially were designed for models only, for marketing. save your time and money, and avoid mini skirts

[@Ravenna17]

@@user-tj4km5yx5x And who says that? That can't be

[@user-tj4km5yx5x]

@@Ravenna17 You can read history about who and why created mini skirts. (chanel)

[@MissDHolliday]

I love your videos, informative and entertaining!

[@tamandaflynn6090]

You're so clever xxx

[@PozdrawiamMame]

I have another problem - I've got less than 10 cm gap between my underbust and my waist, that's why I always feel like I;m wearing Pampers in high waisted bulky shorts or pants. They practically end below by bust. It's really difficult for me to find the perfect shorts and I'm rarely wearing them

[@RocLobo358]

I have a very small waist but big butt. My problem with shorts is that the waist is never fitting it just floats around. Even crops and anything but the tightest shirts just float on the chest and hide the waist. If I wear nothing but skin tight clothing I look inappropriate. I always look frumpy and goofy because it's hard to find clothes for petite hourglass. It's difficult to tailor everything. I need to define my waist! Any tips from people in my boat?

[@Tanniab09]

I saw a petite very curvy girl Thessley Juliet on KZbin have a zipper added to her jeans on the side. Look up her channel and you will see what I mean. I hope this can help.

[@AnnaMaya-i7o]

What about leggings? I’m short and I do not like wearing shorter tops when I'm wearing leggings.

[@lynnebattaglia-triggs1042]

Do you offer plus petites? We have the most difficult finding shorter tops, cropped tops, pants with correct length and proportion, tailored clothing! WP-women’s petites.

[@sandrahoogendam472]

What do u suggest for some with ugly looking knees…..capris?

[@roxannegorena7281]

I like bermuda cus they cover cellulite and vericrose veins;(😢 I prefer to hide my 😊 it's difficult in the hot Texas summer.

[@qww760]

I recently got a pair of shorts and my husband said I look like his grandma. 😢

[@Muellda]

so sad the a&f scalloped shorts are sold out

[@cinnamon1209]

Im short and im pretty fit but because im short my legs look too muscular making them look even shorter ,i hate wearing shorts because my calves are too muscular 😅

[@caprilpardopicui4449]

Lindo vídeo como sempre 👍🇧🇷

[@lynnebattaglia-triggs1042]

I don’t wear shorts because I carry my weight in my legs, and I have a long rise. Nothing is going to make heavy calves look better in shorts.

[@leghornlife]

Love your videos but still not a fan of shorts on myself. Im 5'2" and weigh about 115, but even at my skinniest, my legs were and are flabby. I am on my feet all day , exercise with weights, watch what i eat and still they are flabby.

[@denisedorsey2889]

You are most likely more critical of your legs than anyone else. Try some of the wider leg shorts shown here and give it a go! Why not be comfortable in summer heat?

[@gailwilliams5278]

Yes, I look bad in shorts because my knees are sliding down and my thighs are flabby. I’m also knock-kneed, which isn’t a good look either! So I’m most comfortable (mentally) in knee-grazing shorts.

[@caseyl2313]

I completely understand how you feel. I'm almost 5'2" and have always had larger legs/thighs/hips, smaller waist though...Even with an hourglass shape, my legs are short and stumpy and my thighs are saggy, flabby, lumpy & bumpy with some unattractive veins. Would love to confidently wear shorts but I usually just opt for dresses that hit right above the knee. Unfortunately, I know there are times when dresses just won't do so I just wear longer shorts - which I know isn't a good look. :(

[@daCubanaqt]

You don’t have to wear shorts if you don’t want to. I stopped wearing shorts, even in the summer, years ago now. They don’t flatter everyone.

[@epbluestar3732]

What about if you have a big chest

[@alphafe1621]

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