Aida ~

15 Comments

• Queen Mum replied 13 years ago

  they are definitely better with the heels, but I'm still wondering if they could be another half inch shorter. This is such a hard spot to get just the right length.

• lyn* replied 13 years ago

  I definitely vote heels and I agree with Queen Mum; they may look a bit better shorter!

  I would love to see these with boots - I have seen ladies do that style and I would loooove to do it, but not brave enough!

  (ps: you look darling in blue! I'm jealous!)

• kellygirl replied 13 years ago

  I love all versions with heels. I'd prefer shorter with flats and with boots as well. I tried boots with clams (a la Angie) and it seemed to work better (for me) when the opening is more tapered. Fit looks great--you have an adorable figure!

• Kappy replied 13 years ago

  I agree they look much better with the heels. They look great!

• Aida replied 13 years ago

  Thanks for the input! Seems my hunch that they need to be shorter was right, bummer. Angie has a post about this type of short, and all of her example photos are much shorter (and less wide, I think). Perhaps just below the knee would be optimal?

  Kelly - I haven't tried these with boots yet, but I see your point about wearing more tapered shorts with that look.

• kellygirl replied 13 years ago

  I think you're spot on, Aida. My Kut from the Kloth walk shorts are right at or above the knee.

• Aida replied 13 years ago

  I'm reluctant to move these above the knee because they're so wide, I've a feeling they'll have the same look like flared pants worn too short if that makes sense. Are your walk shorts wide like this?

• kellygirl replied 13 years ago

  Close--they're pretty wide. They were part of my "party outfit." I'm not sure you can tell from the photo although I did post them in this WIW too. They are shown with the burgundy top. Yours are cuffed and slightly looser--perhaps this pair should be reserved for heels. They do look quite excellent that way. I hope Angie chimes in : )

  ETA: I'm always so tickled when my links work. It's a small miracle.

• Angie replied 13 years ago

  I love the length as is with heels!!!

  They need to be shorter for flats. But let's seem them with boots too.

• Aida replied 13 years ago

  Thanks for chiming in Angie! The bulk of my shoes are heels, so I wouldn't be against leaving these for heels and getting a shorter pair for flats. I will try them with a couple other pairs of heels as well as boots and post for further feedback tomorrow.

  Thanks everyone for the help, this is a new type of short for me :)

• Lavinia replied 13 years ago

  Love them with heels!
  And look at your tiny waist! I'm envious :-)

• celia replied 13 years ago

  I have some shorts exactly like that and had the same questions.I wore them once http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....tg-formula
  with black boots and got great reviews.
  Thank you for raising the question.

• Heather replied 13 years ago

  Aida, I like them as is with a pair of your awesome heels. These are great!!!

• Aida replied 13 years ago

  Thanks Lavinia, Celia, and Heather! Since the feedback seems unanimous on the "wear with heels" front, I'm leaning away from shortening these and just reserve for heels. I didn't get a chance to try with boots this morning since I overslept (oops!) but hopefully I can try when I get home!

  Celia, thanks for the link to your outfit! Great visual for me :)

• Scarlet replied 13 years ago

  The heels make a huge difference here. Wear them with heels and a patterned silk blouse *dreamy sigh*