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shorts for chicken legs

herzzreh

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I have horribly thin legs and most of the shorts that I've tried look horrible on me (in my opinion, think at least 6 inches from body to hem... if you know what i mean).

So, any recommendations on slim (?) shorts, I guess...
 

Mauro

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capris or knickers . I have some skinny ass legs myself.
 

wmmk

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Get a pair of pants that fits, and turn them into shorts. I'll be doing this with some Uniqlo slimfit seersucker trousers in the near future. Results will be posted.
 

Kique

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Originally Posted by wmmk
Get a pair of pants that fits, and turn them into shorts. I'll be doing this with some Uniqlo slimfit seersucker trousers in the near future. Results will be posted.
I have skinny legs and I've done this before with seersucker pants, turned out great.
 

longskate88

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+1 for cutting down pants. Get some regular fit pants, and they'll make good shorts.
 

zissou

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I actually think you should find the slimmest fitting pants/shorts that you can. Regular fit shorts will only make your legs look skinnier. I have a similar problem and slim 6-7" inseam shorts are the perfect length. My legs look long in them, but not overly skinny.
 

ppllzz

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see my thread about shorts and leggings. not only will leggings make your legs seem thicker, the shorts mentioned in that thread are tight as can be.
 

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Yes, leggings are obviously the answer.
 

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