Summer is a tough time for me. High temperatures plus some low body image make for an interesting combination. I know a lot of women with fuller thighs are terrified of shorts and end up wearing baggy long shorts. I know the temptation. They cover cellulite and don't add excess material on legs for a too hot day. However, they make hips wider, legs shorter, and thighs bulkier. The solution? Flaunt them gams! It seems counterintuitive to some but shorter or fitted shorts are actually slimming.
I spent most of this photo shoot trying to climb things. But my legs look awesome in these shorts. I picked them up at Torrid on clearance for around $12. They hit just above mid thigh, and fit close to my hips but not tight. The extra bit of skin showing elongates my (very short!) legs. If I added heels an a blouse my legs would look even longer, but I'm a sneakers girl at heart. More climbing!
My sister the wonderful even snapped a cute pic of me sitting. Sitting!! And my legs still looked great.
Tee: Old Navy $10
Vest: Lane Bryant $15? I bought it on clearance forever ago.
Sneaks: Payless $16
Necklace: Gifted
Sunglasses: Fred Meyer $8
Total cost (accessories included!) $61
Shorts: Torrid $12