RoughCollie Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Are fashionable shorts of relatively modest length, that are not Bermuda shorts, marketed to teenage girls? So far, I have removed all shorts from DD's wish lists at Hollister and A & F because they are way too tiny. The inseams look like they are 2"-3", and some of them cost over $50! I used to solve this problem by purchasing DD's shorts at Lands End or LL Bean, but DD now refuses to wear their clothing. Does anyone know of a store that is popular with teenagers that sells reasonably priced shorts that more than scantily cover their bums? Am I being stodgy? When I was DD's age, mini skirts were in fashion, and my mother let me wear them. I wore short-shorts and bikinis, too. So did everyone else. My clothing choices had no negative ramifications for me at all. Yet here I am, shocked at how short the fashionable dresses, skirts, and shorts are. Ours were just as short. Should I lighten up, and just be glad DD (so far) is not interested in wearing bikinis and low cut tops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauranc Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Try Kohls, Old Navy, Gap... I was just out shopping for shorts for my daughter yesterday, and all of those places had shorts I'd actually allow her to wear! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Try Kohl's juniors and Forever 21: http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/juniors/bottoms.jsp http://www.forever21.com/Product/Category.aspx?br=f21&category=btms_shorts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 FOr the last several years my girls have worn short with probably a 5"-7" inseam that are various plaids. They are very popular around here but I am not exactly sure where they got them. They seem to be abailable just about everywhere. I just got rid of a huge stack of them. They have started wearing the shorter shorts, usually softees or sport shorts, and I just make them wear their spandex (like volleyball shorts) under them. So they do have a bit more leg showing but at least I am comfortable that everything else is well covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Last year I finally found some at Old Navy. Kohl's and Target, where I usually can find at least store-brand stuff that isn't so street-walkeresque, were no help - everything was super, super short. My dds didn't even want to try them on. But Old Navy had a few different pairs that were quite serviceable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofpumpkins Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Well, my dd isn't a teenager yet (she's 10), but I buy boys' shorts and jeans for her. I don't like how short the girls' shorts are, and I don't like how tight the jeans are (plus the rise is too low on most of them). She's fine with this, but that's probably because it's what she's used to. The funny thing is, when her jeans are dirty, sometimes she borrows her brother's since they wear the same size! :001_smile: Another option for girls is to tell them they have to wear capris, no shorts at all. If my dd ever wants to stop buying boys' shorts, I might just have her wear capris. That's what I do; I don't even bother with shorts for the most part. It's just so hard to find decent ones in the girls' and women's department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I'm not sure J crew would be considered fashionable to a teen but they sell 5" inseam shorts which I like. 3" inseams just don't cut it when you're 5'9" and old(er). I have had the same issue with my (not yet teen) daughter and have decided to just accept that I disagree with fashion and as long as everything is covered she can wear what she wants. I have purchased boy short underwear to go under the shorts/skirts so that there are no issues but beyond that, I wore clothes my mother found barely appropriate and wound up perfectly fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3and3 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Another idea to think about is to buy the brands she may like in longer shorts then shorten them to the length you feel is acceptable or even roll them. I am having the same problem with my almost 11yo dd. I have taken the shorts that are rolled to make them short and unsewn them to make them acceptable. I like the idea of short leggins under the short shorts too. I might have to try that one. Since a lot of the clothes we recieve are hand me downs which means I don't always get to chose the clothes I would buy for my girls. So I try to alter them in easy ways to make them acceptable to my fashion standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I know Old Navy (in the past) has had inseam choices....maybe that would work for her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupOCoffee Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Well, my dd isn't a teenager yet (she's 10), but I buy boys' shorts and jeans for her. I don't like how short the girls' shorts are, and I don't like how tight the jeans are (plus the rise is too low on most of them). She's fine with this, but that's probably because it's what she's used to. The funny thing is, when her jeans are dirty, sometimes she borrows her brother's since they wear the same size! :001_smile: Another option for girls is to tell them they have to wear capris, no shorts at all. If my dd ever wants to stop buying boys' shorts, I might just have her wear capris. That's what I do; I don't even bother with shorts for the most part. It's just so hard to find decent ones in the girls' and women's department. :iagree: We don't do shorts for our 10 year old either; nor "skinny" jeans; and she hates low rise! The clothes that we are expected to dress our little girls in is just....well I shall restrain myself. We do capris in the summer, or sundresses; Old Navy has nice capri length leggins for the summer. ~coffee~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 It sounds a bit like the name brand means something to her and maybe Land's End sounds frumpy or "old"? lol There are some cute ones at Gap like the "boyfriend" shorts! http://www.gap.com/products/shorts-womens-C5715.jsp Maybe that's a middle ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Try Delia's if you have one near you. My dd likes the Bailey style shorts. She is long-waisted, so the shorts come almost mid-thigh on her. The inseam length is with the cuff rolled up double like in the picture. You could make the cuff smaller or unroll it completely. http://store.delias.com/itemSearchProcess.do;jsessionid=A09E23FBF5D860C3C4CA0B48548E6D12.worker6?topnavTrack=search&incmpid=TopNavSearchBox&SKW=bailey+shorts&x=0&y=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Have you looked at Old Navy? I know they aren't exactly quality, but I don't know if maybe Gap would have anything similar... I've gotten mine from ON in the past, they offer different inseam lengths, which I like. Plus, they don't cost much. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Delia's has a couple of longer pairs named "Reece" (7 1/2") and "Morgan" (12 1/2") that are exactly what I see the fashionable teens around me wearing (other than the shorts that show off their butt-cheeks :D). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Not to sidetrack...but in our faith community, skirts or dresses that are just above the knee are considered "questionable". I am 5'11 and my DD is 5'6 at 13. The styles out now, we are LUCKY to get them to just above the knee. I don't consider it immodest. I could see not wearing shorter skirts to activities which might require a lot of action (hence possibility for revealing) but that's not the case here. What's wrong with knees, seriously? But girls can wear shorts with a 3-5" inseam (which I don't let my DD wear) and that's ok. ???:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I think it's become easier in the last couple of years to find shorts that are a little more conservative. We've gotten them at Old Navy, American Eagle, Gap, and J Crew. We only get them at Gap and J Crew when they are on sale, but they often have sales. We especially like Gap and the quality is good, and holds up for several years. It's funny -- it's the same with me about how I used to dress: mini skirts, bikinis, etc. And yet, I don't like my own daughters wearing those for the most part, either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 funny, yesterday we were out and about, and dh and I saw three young ladies - probably somewhere between 13 and 15 yrs old - standing waiting to cross a street. They were wearing the shorts you are talking about (dd11 wears them with leggings as do her friends - but not just the shorts), flip flops, and what looked like pj tops. We both said something about it to each other. I would look at like lord & Taylor.com or Nordstroms.com -- some of the higher end department stores carry 'cruise wear' or resort wear for kids that age and the length is more appropriate than the teeny weeny shorts we are seeing.......everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thank you very much for all the great ideas. I appreciate that, and so will DD, once she realizes that I am not going to let her out of the house if she is wearing clothing that scandalizes me! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Delia's has a couple of longer pairs named "Reece" (7 1/2") and "Morgan" (12 1/2") that are exactly what I see the fashionable teens around me wearing (other than the shorts that show off their butt-cheeks :D). Thanks for the links, AndyJoy! Our girls would wear these. Not cheap, but decent. Dd found some of similar length at the beginning of the season last year at Kohls. Same price. They sold out quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLDoll Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Lands End has that new Canvas line that seems to be marketed for a younger crowd. I recall seeing some longer shorts there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 My 13yo has also gotten Bermudas that she actually likes and that fit her from Rue 21. My dd is really hard to fit. http://www.rue21.com/en/for%20Girls/Bottoms/Shorts.aspx?v=all The first 10 shorts are all Bermudas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjmakmom Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I am so glad I am not the only one who feels this way. I was just out shopping for an Easter dress with my almost 12yo. She has gotten too tall for the girls sizes and is now in juniors. I almost fell over when she tried on some of the dresses and they barely came to mid-thigh! And the fitting room attendant (a grandmotherly aged woman) acted like I was being ridiculous for objecting! Even my own mother and close friend are treating me like I am being silly. I just don't find it appropriate, and since she is MY daughter, I WILL get my way in this! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I have a few pairs from GAP this season that aren't too short: http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5715&vid=1&pid=331535&scid=331535012 http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=331555 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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