Best Shorts for Your Body Type

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.