As the summer temperatures rise…now is the time to ask yourself, “Is it better to wear crops, capris, Bermudas or mid thigh shorts?”
Alicia Richmond with Chic on a Shoestring will tell us who should wear shorts and who should not. If you have wardrobe questions, contact Alicia at Alicia@chiconashoestring.com and visit www.chiconashoestring.com.
Summer Pant Definition
- Crop Pants – Lightweight pant that is cut mid calf and is cut fuller through the leg.
- Capri Pant – Lightweight pant that is cut between mid calf to knee length.
- Bermuda Short – Lightweight short that is cut just below or above the knee.
- Basic Short – Lightweight short that is cut just below or at mid thigh.
General Rule of Thumb
If you have short legs, be careful of Capri pants and shorts. Capri pants and Bermudas can make short legs look shorter if the hem hits at an unflattering point on the leg. A crop pant that hits at the ankle or below will shorten and widen the leg.
Choose crop and Capri pants with a slight flare at the bottom. No peg legs. The flare will make your leg look longer and leaner.
Make sure that pants and shorts are flat front with a low rise. No pleats and high waisted silhouettes…they will add weight to your stomach and hips. Wear a long camisole to avoid showing your tummy and behind.
Only wear shorts and Capris if you have slim legs. If your legs are heavy, choose crop pants.
Wear heeled shoes with crop, Capri, Bermuda and shorts to make legs look long and lean.
On the Models
All of the Fashions are from Macy’s and New York & Co. at South Towne Center and Layers Clothing, Visit www.layersclothing.com
- Amber She is wearing black Bermuda shorts from New York & Co. paired with a fitted v-neck top from Layers Clothing. The Bermuda’s are $26.95 and the V-neck top is $24.
- Jennika She is wearing a fitted emerald blue top with a criss cross detail from Layers Clothing and a shorter length tan crop pant from New York & Co. The crop pant is $32.95 and the top is $25.
- Kylie She is wearing dark wash denim capri pants with a green and white stripe fitted tee. Capris are $36 and the top is $28. The outfit is from Macy’s.
- Courtnie She is wearing plaid shorts with a button front Henley chocolate top. The shorts are $32 and the top is $14.98. The outfit is from Macy’s.
