high-waisted skintight short shorts - who would wear this look?

July 10th, 2008 · posted by Jean Vouté Pratt in $ 18th Amendment clothing pants

At first, I was speechless. Now, I’m wondering what designers were thinking when they designed the high-waisted skintight short shorts. There are very few woman who can wear them, and millions who really shouldn’t wear them. A basic rule of thumb is, if it looks bad on the model then it probably won’t make you look great either. I actually like a high-waist. I think it accentuates curves, and emphasizes one of the best parts of the female body. However, it doesn’t have the same appeal when it’s paired with a tight short. It goes from elegant to trashy in an instant. The proportion of a high-waist should be paired with a wide leg pant, because it makes the waist look even smaller. The shorts emphasize the widest part of a woman’s leg, and because they are so tight they cut into the skin making the leg appear fatter than they actually are. So, I’m back to my original question… what were designers thinking? Let me know what your thoughts are, and point out if I’m way off base with my assessment. How many of you would embrace this look?

if you must:

  • Cassette high-waisted short @ Revolve Clothing
  • Rock & Republic ‘Goldie’ leather corset shorts @ Revolve Clothing
  • 18th Amendment ‘Bacall’ high-waist short @ Shopbop


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