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As the temperature starts to finally go up (phew, I can defrost!), it’s time to swap out the winter clothes in the closet with the warm-weather ones, especially shorts, which are hotter than ever this year. But the question is: How can you make shorts work appropriate? Here are some tips for rocking short pants through summer:

-          If you work in a creative workplace, then thumbs up to shorts. If you’re a lawyer or have any other conservative workplace where suits are de rigeur, then shorts aren’t part of your uniform, unfortunately.

-          If you’ve left an extra layer of fur on your legs for the chilly winter months, it’s time to shave those puppies. Treat yourself to an eShave razor—it provides a clean, ingrown-free surface—and Whish Shave Crave shaving cream.

-          Treat shorts like a skirt. Would you wear a skirt that length to work? If so, then that shorts length is appropriate as well. And would you wear a skirt with tights underneath them or bare legged? Treat shorts with the same consideration.

-          Don’t let legs the color of calla lilies prevent you from letting your gams see the world. My latest obsession is Diana B.’s 60 Second Instant Miracle Tan – it’s so simple and gives a very natural looking tan.  You actually apply this sunless tanner in the shower: at the end of your shower, turn the water off, but don’t dry yourself; put on the provided gloves and slather the lotion everywhere you want to be tan; let it set for between one and two minutes and then rinse it off! (That’s right, the water activates the DHA tanning ingredients. With tanning that simple, there’s no excuse not to!)

Diana B

-          Find a length that’s flattering on your leg. Pretty much none of us should try the Lady Gaga leotard-like length. If you have nice, shapely legs, then you can go shorter. If not, try a longer Bermuda length. This longer short looks better with a pair of heels or wedges – a flat with Bermudas can make the legs look stubby.

-          If you wear shorter shorts, don’t wear an overly-revealing top; instead balance it with a blousier or more conservative top.

Tags: Sunless Tanning

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