14 DAY TRIAL // Summer 2009 will be all about daring outfits and about donning them proudly, if we’re to listen to what fashion designers are telling us. To do that, a pair of short shorts is a must in every woman’s wardrobe, of course, granted she has the right figure to pull such a bold piece off without looking ridiculous.
The latest collections from huge names like Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, Armand Basi and Cynthia Rowley, all have one thing in common, namely at least one pair of such shorts. While most would say that these are nothing but “glamed-up” panties, they are actually shorts and must be worn accordingly. For the most daring of us, designers even suggest matching them with more office-like clothes, such as shirts, ties and jackets.
However, if your boss is not the one to tolerate your coming to work looking like you’re missing one important piece of your daily wardrobe, then there’s always the option of wearing such shorts on a night out. Paired with a sequined top, with no clear cut (asymmetry is ideal for this type of look), ankle boots, oversized accessories and a chic hat tilted to one side, designers seem to say, you will certainly be the hottest woman of the night.
Of course, as noted above, it takes a certain type of body to pull this look off, and this is precisely the one thing that designers seem to have forgotten. These shorts look amazing on the catwalk, but few are actually the women who have the same size as the models that don them. Other than the fact that the legs must be perfect in all respects (from their shape to the nasty issue of having cellulite), we might as well mention that it takes a lot of nerve and confidence to step out wearing one such piece.
However, a middle way could also be available: if short shorts look bad on you, for one reason or another, you can always try a less revealing pair, one that actually looks like real pants.