Every girl has insecurities. A lot of us hate our legs for various reasons. On top of the fact I wish mine were more tone (something I can work on), I’ll always be unhappy about how short they are (something I can’t). Which brings us to the topic of this post – the best shorts for girls who hate their legs, and more importantly, how to wear them.  Special thanks to Judie for the suggestion and to Jess for seconding it!

The Favorite: Siwy Camilla Cut-Offs

While I’m always trying to discover the next hot pair of jeans, shorts are a little more sensitive – I find a style I like and stick with it. I got my Siwy Camilla cut-offs last summer and am convinced they are universally the best pair of denim shorts available.  I’ve seen this brand on everyone from Nicole Richie to Beyonce – needless to say, Michelle Siwy is a genius at designing for all sorts of shapes.

Two ultra-flattering tricks…

1. Order one or two sizes up. This allows extra room in the waist and thighs, so not only do you not have to worry about them riding up, you can wear them lower on your hips so they aren’t as short. Even with a looser fit, the style and shape prevents them from giving a saggy look (unless you have no butt). I can pull mine all the way on and off without unbuttoning.

2. Style with a looser top and complete with your favorite summer wedge. It’s all about tricking the eyes. A draped top will help even out the proportions and a chunky wedge will elongate your legs and add dimension to your shape. You can do flats too, of course (depends on your mood).

Available styles and where to buy:

When I started brainstorming this post, I contacted the lovely Jeanette of Manhattanite, the best boutique to shop Siwy. She generously created a special coupon code that’s good for 25% off and free shipping through this Thursday, April 16 – enter CLUTCH22 at checkout (works on all items). Prices are in the $150 range, but with the discount and free shipping, you’ll save over $40! For sizing, I went up one full size compared to my other jeans, but if you want an even looser look, try two sizes up.

Below are photos of my favorite Siwy Camilla styles available. I’m wearing the Wonder in the photos above (the model on the far right is showing a more fitted option).

Also, if you like the Camilla, but want a little more flare - check out the Billy style. They are exactly the same, but have a cool threaded detail and cost $10 more at $168 (about $125 after the discount). The style has been discontinued and Jeanette has been getting requests like crazy (some people have even offered to pay double…wow)!

Looking for something more modest?

I hit up Forever 21 this weekend and tried on a few pairs of distressed denim bermudas. I’m guessing this style will be a hit this summer. If you go up one or two sizes, you can accomplish the “shorts” version of the boyfriend jean. When mixed with a simple top and the right accessories, it’s actually quite appealing, not to mention comfortable. I don’t have them in my posession yet, but they only cost about $20 and I’m planning to pick them up soon. Here’s one way I would style them in an outfit that costs less than $40 excluding the boots:

Above:

• Tee: F21, $4.80
• Jewelry: F21, $16.60
• Shorts: F21, $17.80
• Boots: Free People, $248

P.S. This is the first time I’ve partnered with a boutique for an exclusive discount in conjunction with a specific topic on Clutch22. I would love to hear your feedback! Do you want to see more of this?

UPDATE

The code was originally valid through Saturday, April 10 but has been extended to Thursday, April 16. I also added a blurb about the Siwy Billy style.

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