tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post7363319022664521260..comments2024-01-24T11:28:22.701+00:00Comments on 'So, Zo...': Thoughts on ShortsZoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10893813529679767893noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-65904107466824262612011-06-02T17:56:18.970+01:002011-06-02T17:56:18.970+01:00Those shorts look great on you, especially the den...Those shorts look great on you, especially the denim pair! High waisted shorts are super flattering and you're definitely not too old to wear them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-85996932763148327652011-05-30T20:47:03.326+01:002011-05-30T20:47:03.326+01:00sweetheart you're hotness personified! Course...sweetheart you're hotness personified! Course you can wear high waisters at 31 I think it's absolutely the perf age for it :) I intend to make myself some sequinned hot pants and wear them with a tail coat in my 31st year :) xxxRehanon Mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06254101143980010676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-67688980872100312972011-05-30T20:22:32.821+01:002011-05-30T20:22:32.821+01:00You MUST wear these shorts - you look great! I par...You MUST wear these shorts - you look great! I particularly like the current shorts + wedges look, and also shorts + opaque tights, although we're just about out of season for that one now.<br />Go for it in June!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-18623462315442433092011-05-30T17:06:29.591+01:002011-05-30T17:06:29.591+01:00I like Sigrid's advice =). Maybe you should t...I like Sigrid's advice =). Maybe you should throw a shorts party with your crafty friends in Brighton and that'll get you over the hump! Really though, I think both pairs look great and that you look great in them!<br /><br />OR you could try pairing them with a really ostentatious, crazy top and then you will spend the whole time thinking about the blouse instead! Instead of cognitive dissonance fixing, it will be desensitization! (Hm, that doesn't exactly work, but you know what I mean).jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891339427334605978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-54936570290849648492011-05-30T10:05:43.108+01:002011-05-30T10:05:43.108+01:00The shorts (and you) look adorable! I am 32 and if...The shorts (and you) look adorable! I am 32 and if I could find some similar shorts/a pattern and the gumption to make some I would totally wear those, and I'm not nearly as slim as you... <br /><br />Maybe you could wear them with some awesome patterned tights and tell your self that you aren't wearing short shorts, you're showing off your amazing tights?Anwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602773897350065924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-71672337082664925792011-05-30T08:07:47.755+01:002011-05-30T08:07:47.755+01:00both pairs look fantastic on you! as for age limit...both pairs look fantastic on you! as for age limitations, i say the hell with that! if we as sewists were looking for limitations then we'd shop at stores that had swipe cards to check your age before you could buy. but we don't. my major objection to the high-waisted shorts craze for me was that i have a short torso with a short wiast, so high-waisted things tend to look like empire waisted things on me. but when i made them, they fit well enough that i've just been waiting for warm weather to wear and document them :) besides, if you need to work up to it, you could always wear fitted tops not tucked in to them, then progress to tucked in tops... either way you'd look fantastic!quietandsmalladventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13882640501776166034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-51505527219634991182011-05-29T22:17:41.097+01:002011-05-29T22:17:41.097+01:00I'm a bit late to this party but here are my t...I'm a bit late to this party but here are my two cents: as the others stated - you look great in both shorts. Could the difference between Spain and Britain be that it feels more natural to you to wear shorts in a southern country?<br />I'd love to have a pair this summer, too, but only for casual use like a picknick or a day in the park. Otherwise I wouldn't feel properly dressed, too. Perhaps that's the age: I'm 31 as well.christinahttp://herrlichkeiten.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-58027033595098500072011-05-29T20:58:42.596+01:002011-05-29T20:58:42.596+01:00Shorts are good and look great on you - I also lov...Shorts are good and look great on you - I also love the ones you were wearing on your birthday in that photo with Harriet.<br /><br />I used to wear a pair of black shorts with black tights to work, but I do think I'm a bit old for that now. To wear them to work, that is. I wouldn't dare wear them without tights as I have lots of wobble and Polish knees. But they look awesome on you!Tillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346200271671855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-8739203906229573232011-05-29T18:31:26.754+01:002011-05-29T18:31:26.754+01:00Thanks for all your positive comments on my Though...Thanks for all your positive comments on my Thoughts on Shorts post. It was really interesting to hear that so many of you can relate to those conflicting emotions of feeling uncomfortable and unsure in something, but knowing there’s no good reason why you shouldn’t feel fine in them! <br /><br />I LOVE the idea of a official shorts day where we all give them a go! problem with that is weather though, I'll probably wake up one morning and check out the window to see if shorts-day or not.<br /><br />Also, I would LOVE to be able to share my pattern, but unfortunately, because I made the pattern at work for our range, it is technically the property of the charity I work for. But I've been seeing some similar shorts styles or trousers that could be adapted in vintage patterns on ebay recently. Check out your national ebay and see what you can find. Plus, as Sølvi noted, that Burdastyle mag has a similar style in it right now.<br /><br />happy shorts making/wearing!<br /><br />Zoe xxxZoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10893813529679767893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-87435595129910073732011-05-29T13:22:36.663+01:002011-05-29T13:22:36.663+01:00Well, the pics look fabulous and you definitely ro...Well, the pics look fabulous and you definitely rock those shorts! Maybe you just need to wear them a couple of times to feel comfortable... (though to be honest, I only ever wear shorts when on holiday...)<br />I think they would look fabulous with suspenders/braces!Alessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16605755512224178329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-88529375629498640982011-05-29T11:54:29.770+01:002011-05-29T11:54:29.770+01:00Fabulous shorts!! Love them...Thanks for the comme...Fabulous shorts!! Love them...Thanks for the comments on my blog! Here's the link to the profile pic outfit post: http://fashionsfromthepast.blogspot.com/2010/02/perfect-day-for-new-outfit.html<br /><br />And I really want to come to Brighton but my sister is arriving that weekend so I need to see if it can all work out...I really, really, really want to come!!!! It would be soooooo much fun!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-77773123383663320242011-05-29T11:53:08.921+01:002011-05-29T11:53:08.921+01:00Zoe, they are far too cute to be kept to yourself...Zoe, they are far too cute to be kept to yourself! You have the perfect figure & these cool high waisters fit just right with your style. It'll be great build them into your June challenge.<br /><br />It is interesting though, isn't it? Is it an age thing? If so why? Could it be because everywhere you look there are "youngsters" in their teens & 20s (& 30s!!) looking too cute for words in shorts with tights & all sorts of combinations? Is it seen as "the" look for students? I don't know? I do know that 31 is def not too old! I don't think it's an exposure thing, because as Roobeedoo says bums & thighs are also on display with trousers & short skirts. <br />So, as with everyone else, I say it's in your head- you look fab. The important thing is becoming more comfortable & June is the perfect time to showcase them to yourself too.<br />Thank you for your super sweet observations on shorts & me - I'm planning some vintage fitted shorts & maybe your encouragement will mean they get worn out more than just for camping & at the beach!!! And perhaps I should be a bit braver & wear shorter skirts - but for me in my 40s that's where my head gets in the way!Scruffybadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298057071412471482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-42188916626883267132011-05-29T08:51:42.963+01:002011-05-29T08:51:42.963+01:0031 too old to wear shorts? Are you kidding me? Y...31 too old to wear shorts? Are you kidding me? You look fabulous in those shorts. And I'm a lot older than you, and I wear shorts during summer, so I hope I'm not too old, either... ;)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-5429005909570203982011-05-29T01:31:04.689+01:002011-05-29T01:31:04.689+01:00Indeed, your shorts look very good!! And I never h...Indeed, your shorts look very good!! And I never heard about a dead-line to wear short shorts ;)weriemhttp://weriem.over-blog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-60131150658389813602011-05-28T17:39:09.489+01:002011-05-28T17:39:09.489+01:00I think both pairs look great on you and your arse...I think both pairs look great on you and your arse is definitely not hanging out.<br /><br />I've recently discovered a love of shorts (Pinterest helped, it's a little hard to miss after 8 or 9 pins). Unfortunately work have told me I'm not allowed to wear shorts because when I tried last week people <i>complained</i>. Nothing about dress codes, <i>complaints</i> (you may notice I'm a little annoyed by this). I'm fairly sure my arse wasn't hanging out either, given they nearly reached my knees but that's just how my workplace roll. Petty and small minded. Either that or I have really really terrible legs ;) So wear your shorts with pride, for me, because I'm apparently not allowed to.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02730092231227512200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-70348103214776235322011-05-28T16:45:30.559+01:002011-05-28T16:45:30.559+01:00you look as cute as one can in shorts. they are, a...you look as cute as one can in shorts. they are, as a rule, just awful. if you love them, rock them. if not, pass them on.FITZhttp://fitzfabulous.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-87090104721497498102011-05-28T15:03:41.714+01:002011-05-28T15:03:41.714+01:00I wish I had your figure and could look that good ...I wish I had your figure and could look that good in shorts! They are definitely not too short, esp. with the tights underneath. You don't need a top to cover your belly because hello, nothing to see there. Can't comment on whether someone could see your arse but I think highly unlikely - no more than if you were wearing trousers, really. A skirt that short could be tricky in terms of arse visibility, but the shorts cover more. <br /><br />I think they look great so will be interested to see how you style them for MMJ.woolcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005298164560477067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-20920177979434509062011-05-28T14:16:58.581+01:002011-05-28T14:16:58.581+01:00You MUST wear those cuties, you look so good in th...You MUST wear those cuties, you look so good in them, especially the denim ones. Plus you have beautiful legs and should show them!Cecilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430059556249427229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-68349378257534590422011-05-28T13:06:29.673+01:002011-05-28T13:06:29.673+01:00I think you look great, and I don't see your b...I think you look great, and I don't see your butt. However, if you don't feel confident in them, maybe they aren't for you. Or maybe you should practice wearing them around the house a bit as another commenter suggested. Personally I never wear shorts, but I think as long you have nice legs, there should be no age limit!Stacy (aka Stacybeads)http://www.stacyverb.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-40159876907106037942011-05-28T08:42:10.982+01:002011-05-28T08:42:10.982+01:00Your shorts look lovely, especially the denim pair...Your shorts look lovely, especially the denim pair. But I know exactly where you're coming from. I can wear pretty short skirts but shorts make me feel like mutton dressed as lamb. I guess this is a vicious circle - if you never wear them and only see teenagers wearing them it just reinforces the impression. Such a pity as they are far more practical than skirts. Maybe we should have a Short-wearing Solidarity Day or something where we all pledge to wear our shorts out of the house :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-37507070452722009792011-05-28T08:41:17.508+01:002011-05-28T08:41:17.508+01:00Your shorts look lovely, especially the denim pair...Your shorts look lovely, especially the denim pair. But I know exactly where you're coming from. I can wear pretty short skirts but shorts make me feel like mutton dressed as lamb. I guess this is a vicious circle - if you never wear them and only see teenagers wearing them it just reinforces the impression. Such a pity as they are far more practical than skirts. Maybe we should have a Short-wearing Solidarity Day or something where we all pledge to wear our shorts out of the house :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-85564090444003244082011-05-28T03:33:07.581+01:002011-05-28T03:33:07.581+01:00I like both pairs & the denim is so fab on you...I like both pairs & the denim is so fab on you! I am a tad bit older than you (cough..ok alot older) & I still wear shorts. I think it is what you are comfortable with & how you style it.... btw...I have been looking for a high waisted pattern for a friend so this post was great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-79307602015681226422011-05-28T02:12:08.379+01:002011-05-28T02:12:08.379+01:00They look great! I agree with wearing them around ...They look great! I agree with wearing them around the house. I also find I go back and forth... Sometimes I feel more conservative, other times I don't care about wearing the weirdest crap. I suspect with things like shorts the weather plays a role, too...Tanit-Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824217102632813598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-2160686273862951622011-05-28T00:38:34.894+01:002011-05-28T00:38:34.894+01:00I think they're darling on you. No arse whats...I think they're darling on you. No arse whatsoever poking out, ha. I have the same gut reaction to shorts though. I didn't when I was younger...but now I'm (gasp!) 40!! AND I'm ROUND, hehe. So...have been avoiding shorts. However, I'm determined to just get over myself this summer. My leg fat isn't going to kill anyone OR blind them. Right?angie.ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575366388194033626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-10799391661568150832011-05-28T00:06:31.358+01:002011-05-28T00:06:31.358+01:00I think you look fab in your shorts. I LOVE the pl...I think you look fab in your shorts. I LOVE the plaid pair.Amy Stantonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18197891039051265973noreply@blogger.com