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Best Shorts for Your Body Type

By Cynthia Nellis, About.com

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All Body Types: Mid-Length Shorts

Land's End shorts

Land's End shorts

Land's End
Shorts with a mid-length leg, like these from Lands' End (Buy Direct) are universally flattering. They're called different things -- walk shorts, day shorts, golf shorts, classic shorts, etc. -- but are best recognized by an inseam of about 7 or 8 inches.
Why We Love Them: Unlike knee-length shorts that cut your leg in half visually, shorter lengths make your legs look longer, while still covering problem areas like the upper thigh.

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