Is it me or are shorts considerably shorter this Season? This season first embraced lingerie as outerwear and now it seems like short shorts (boy shorts, hot pants, tap pants, daisy dukes) are trending in a big way. So my first question is..."How many people can actually pull this off?" .... and my second question is "How old is too old to wear short shorts?"
Answer #1 - How many people can actually pull this off?: Apparently not many because I see the supermodels rockin' the look on the runway and in magazines, but haven't seen that many out at The Grove on a Sunday pushing baby strollers. After all, unless you are an Uber Fashionista these things are difficult to pull off as "classy". You'll definitely get attention - but it might not be the kind you were looking for.
Answer #2 - How old is too old to wear short shorts?: Beachwear, working out gear, and maybe casual weekend gardening attire is one thing. But personally I feel that once you graduate college, you should un-tag all your Facebook party photos, get a job, and leave your hot pants and school girl plaid skirts behind in your dorm room.
But I do concede that for every rule, there are always exceptions - Giselle Bundchen for one. After all, I think that hot pants are as much "leg appropriate" as they are "age appropriate". So I have absolutely no problem with them at any age if you have the right legs, taste, accompanying job, accompany wardrobe, and appropriate booty to pull off hot pants as "sophisticated"....and as a general side note: if you're going to show a lot of skin below, it's best to look elegant on top. But for most of us over 22, I would suggest perfectly cut (right above the knee cap) city shorts for everyday and professional use.
In most cases for most of us over 22, I would suggest perfectly cut city shorts for everyday use.
