Fashion Forward: High-waisted Shorts

BY ALIYAH CUNNINGHAM

Since the 1990’s, when they first found popularity among moms, High-waisted shorts have matured into one of today’s most popular fashion trends. Due to their elegance and emphatic style, these shorts are admired by fashion conscious girls and women. Although High-waisted shorts favor younger, curvier women these shorts don’t discriminate. Even women in their 40’s can be seen in these without looking frumpy. High-waisted shorts create definition and flatter a girls figure; anyone can pull this trend off by following these steps:

Step 1: Create your own desired style
High-waisted shorts have to be worn properly in order to exude the desired effect. Due to the fact that they are a retro style, it’s perfectly fine to have fun with them and not be worried about matching. By mixing and matching colors and fabrics, you can create a modern vibe with a stylish twist. If you want to keep it sophisticated, always use two complementing colors such as white and black. Pair it with some black pumps, red lips, and you will have a look that is polished as well as laid back. The look can be worn for both day and night.

Step 2: Keep it comfy
Many styles of high-waited shorts are of the tighter variety, so keeping them loose also keeps them pleasant and comfortable. It’s important to wear them with the right kind of blouse in order to make the torso to look smaller and give an illusion of length to the lower body. Try wearing frilled tops with these shorts. Shirts like lace and loose silk can look great. The key is to emphasize the shorts

Designers have introduced a vast variety of jean styles throughout the last 70 years that continue to come in and out of style. These shorts are definitely in. If you desperately desire the pear shaped hourglass figure, high-waisted shorts are the way to go. They’re a very versatile addition to any wardrobe and are a fun look for spring.