Get Up to Your Knees in Denim Shorts

The sun’s out and the weather’s warm, so you’re ready to slip your legs into a pair of denim shorts. Before you do, there are a few things you need to know about fit that will change your entire look.

Most sets of denim shorts sit below the knee, but the more flattering way to wear them is cuffed at or above the knee. Here’s why:

Avoid Bulkiness

Denim shorts with hemlines below the knee often flare out and can widen your appearance. With the denim hanging far from your legs, you look bulky and bottom heavy. By having your denim shorts cuffed at the knee, you’ll have a tighter fit and an overall sleek look.

Lengthen Legs

Depending on where your denim shorts hit your legs, they’ll either make you look taller or shorter. When you put on a pair of denim shorts that touch your shins, you shorten your legs and seem stockier. Going with a pair of denim shorts that cut closer to your thighs shows more leg, which makes you look taller and leaner.

Embrace Balance

Denim shorts that flare and fall short of the cuffed-at-the-knee expectation create a frumpy imbalance for your overall outfit. Even if you wear a fresh cotton tee or a pressed button-up you still end up looking sloppy. Shorts that sit higher help achieve a more harmonious outfit.

Don’t lose a few inches from your prized height because of your denim shorts. Wear a pair cuffed at the knee and you’ll look crisp in your casual outfit.

Keep your denim shorts cuffed at the knee for a clean and lean look.

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