I wear shorts like these
I live in Texas where girls where jeans, short skirts, or short shorts. I have 2 skirts for times when I have to dress up and one fancy dress. But, when I came up here for a three week program, I mostly brought shorts, and both skirts, and one pair of jeans. Here’s the problem: ALL THE GIRLS HERE WEAR LONG SHORTS and I am afraid they will think I look slutty if I wear my regular shorts. So … do I buy a pair of long ones at the university shop for a zillion dollars a pair? Or cut up my jeans and make something like this? Or become best friends with a girl who wears my size? Or wear jeans every day? Ack!
Or like the ones on the right.
But everyone else wears shorts like these.
I could make these from my jeans.
Political Teen Tidbits 
July 15, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Aloha, Cassie! You don’t have access to a Ross’s or other store? Btw, how’s Cornell? Are ya learning some good stuff? Are ya having fun? Don’t let your apparel distract ya, m’dear! Life’s too short! Relish the experience, don’t get hung up on extraneous trivialities…! Hugs! *g*
July 15, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Teach them snooty-types how to dress.
July 15, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Hi Cassie: I’m with CT; clothes are small potatoes. Here in California, you would see girls in long shorts, girls in middle-ish ones, girls in short-short shorts. I truly doubt that you give off the kind of vibes that could be interpreted as
“slutty.” If it’s too hot or you feel too self conscious, sacrifice your least favorite pair of jrans. But wait ’til sunday–a better solution may manifest as you become better acquainted with folks. Bear in mind, it’s a given that dif places have dif styles–some of the trend setter types may be wishing they had shorts with hems like yours, instead of the uniform look! But either way, it’s not the clothes, it’s the beautiful, intelligent young woman inside ’em that matters most.
take good care and have FUN!!
love, L.
July 15, 2008 at 9:52 pm
It might be just a body image thing. Bermudas are a good choice for those who feel their thighs are a bit chunky. It’s why I wear ’em 🙂 I wouldn’t worry too much about it, you’re only there for a short while, enjoy your time instead!
July 15, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Cassie,
You have the legs to show off, so do.
Have a great time.
July 16, 2008 at 7:57 am
Cassie – Ahem. You’ve got my email. Perhaps it’s time for a visit from Aunt Toby and Uncle Darryl for a little shopping time, n’est ce pas?
July 16, 2008 at 8:59 am
Cassie, Levi has a pair of shorts this year that is long like the black pair up top and it pretty reasonably priced. I’ve found them at Sears, JCPenney, and Costco, all for under $20. Since me wearing short shorts is an affront to common decency, I’ve bought 4 pairs!
August 8, 2008 at 11:27 am
Wear what you like! If anyone tries to judge your sexual availability (or anything else)by your clothing, let them know they’ve got some of their own stuff to work through.
August 29, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Wear whatever you want. People won’t call you a slut because of your shorts. But if you start to flirt with 20 different boys…
By the way, if you think your shorts are too short, you should come to my high school for a week (it’s in CT). The girls wear shorts that are practically thongs for goodness sake!
August 18, 2011 at 8:17 pm
a slut because of your shorts. But if you start to flirt with 20 different boys…