What to Wear When You Don’t Wear Shorts

Thank you for speaking up and not sugarcoating a reply! I hope next time Jen doesn’t comment something she most likely wouldn’t say to someone in person. Thank you for being willing to put yourself out there like this in an effort to help all of us. I love your advice and I admire how you can come up with so many different things to post about!

Great post, Meg. I always enjoy your blog - and I 'm often willing to try your suggestions. In fact, I've often received compliments for a combination inspired by your blog. Thanks for the great work

And I also wanted to say that shorts CAN look professional, but I'm not allowed to wear them to appointments, so for me, they're out as professional wear.

I for one, LOVE the post! My job wardrobe changes with wherever I'm going to be, and sometimes that involves being outside on sweltering days, and still having to look professional (i.e. no shorts). "Mean girls" are insecure and they feel better when they make everyone else around them miserable- it gives them a feeling of power that they don't have in other aspects of their lives. However, even with an explanation, the things they say are not acceptable! Love the site, love the posts, love everything! You go, girl!

I love your response to the “Jens” of the world. We are hard enough on ourselves, so we don’t need criticism from others (especially women)on our style choices. We are not always going to like something someone else is wearing, so be kind and keep catty comments to oneself. There is a way to disagree, like saying nice choices, however, not for me. Keep up the great work and I love receiving your daily suggestions.

Interesting article thank you and love the info and insight you share! And thank you for pushing back against the rude and judgmental comment with your email. Well put!!

Way to go, Girlfriend, I love this article and your spunk. The black linen pants were one of the best purchases I made last year, and I never would have found them without your recommendation. I forwarded this week’s article to my 39 year old daughter who would prefer not to wear shorts, and she placed an order with Old Navy within minutes! Thanks for appealing to all age groups and preferences.

I rarely post comments, but I don't like nasty comments... if dressing like a nun means looking classy, sign me up. You curated beautiful and inspirational options. Well done. Thank you for all the inspiration you provide for us. xo

Some of us are cursed with hereditary varicose veins and these are great suggestions. Keep up the good work!

I actually love all of these! At 59 I ‘could’ still wear shorts but choose not to, so I appreciate you putting in the effort to show us great options. I especially love easy breezy dresses and sneakers. Thank you, thank you!

I'm sorry but I'm 49 & would never consider any of these unless I were a nun.

Thank you Megan for this well written article. These are great options for those of us that would rather look classy than “oh God NO!” I so appreciate you sharing your gifts with the rest of us—-super helpful! …by the way, I TOTALLY agree with your opinion of capris—who started that trend anyway??? Ewww….

I will wear shorts but I do prefer cute summer dresses that look good and are comfortable!

I don't like to wear shorts because the backs of my legs stick to whatever I am sitting on! I find it much cooler to wear something long enough so that I am sitting on my clothes, instead of the metal/plastic/wood seat. Thanks for all the helpful suggestions, Megan!

I like to wear shorts but not too short. I guess the length is a personal choice for every woman. Talbot’s offers different inseam measurements so there may be an acceptable length although those knees will still show! I have two long scars from knee replacements but I still wear shorts!

I’m in my 70’s and don’t wear shorts as such. I alter my trousers and shorten them to just below my knee, and I find these look better as I have thin legs. Shorter than Capris. I also feel comfortable wearing them.

Your articles have helped me in so many situations. And thank you for showing me where I can finally find the ever elusive petite sized maxi dress. I don't wear anything that shows my legs, due to scarring from a traumatic incident years ago. However, I have a 27" inseam and I am shrinking (osteoporosis). So, I was wondering if you know where to find more of these pant options in petites, or as I like to call us, super petites. Peace and love. 🥰

What do you recommend wearing when you have a large hang down stomach. I'm not comfortable in high waist tops or dresses. I usually wear tunics or longer type shirts. I'm also 72 and don't go in for some types of clothes. I like to dress a little younger than my age sounds but I don't like frumpy or too baggy

I love your site and find your articles to be VERY helpful. I particularly like your "How to Wear____" articles. They always make me relook at clothes in my closet and help me break out of wearing the same pieces together over and over. I am now more conscious of making sure an item will work with multiple pieces in my existing wardrobe before I buy it. This article on alternatives to shorts gives great suggestions and helpful ways to wear them. I would love it if you would include an article about different ways to wear skorts in an upcoming article. I generally wear skorts when I play golf, but would love some different ways to style them so I don't look like I am on my way to the golf course.

I love the options shown. I am petite and wear size 6. The problem is my thighs are not as thin as I'd like. How do I wear wide leg pants, without looking short and squat?

What about the obvious choice? Skirts of your preferred length!

I do like wearing shorts but want to change up every so often and I love the short. It is a great style break from shorts and still look good. Thanks for this!

Thanks for these suggestions, Megan! T-shirt dresses are unflattering on me (flat chested with few curves so they don’t drape nicely) but skirts with a shirt tucked in might work. I’ve seen some knee-length skirts at J. Crew Factory as well as midi length boho style skirts on Amazon that seem like good options. I’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations on casual skirts!

I have trouble knowing what footwear to wear with all the various fashions. Can you do a segment on that?

Love this!!! Thank you. Begin newly retired I felt at first as if my summer wardrobe was constantly shorts and I was tired of wearing them all the time. Your suggestions are perfect.