I was really hoping to avoid kids sizing, but it was inevitable... how could I pass up these Abercrombie Kids shorts that fit better than anything else I've tried on, and for the bargain price of $15! These are no longer available online, but are pretty similar to this pair that's the same price and still available in many colors:
Mine has cuffs at the bottom and comes with a belt, which I got in the above khaki and also this light gray, both in size 12:
They fit relatively well, but hubby is concerned that they're too short lol. I actually would've gotten the other pair above without cuffs/belt, except that one is almost an inch shorter! I think the ones I got are already pushing the limits, so that other pair would've been too indecent to wear outside.
I would probably wear them untucked, but here they are tucked so you can better see the details:
The belt is purely decorative since it's loosely fitting even on the tightest hole, but it's removable so I'll probably do without to reduce bulk. Sadly the weather is now too chilly to wear shorts, but I will be saving these for next year!
Super cute! I love the color.
ReplyDeleteLol A&F shorts are always really short in general! They do fit well though, I must admit. I have a pair of plaid shorts I wear quite a bit, from the adult line.
I used to fit into the kids line (size 12) but I can no longer fit in them anymore... sigh.
Those shorts are super cute and great purchases! I have a similar khaki pair from Forever 21 that almost fit me perfectly. They're a size 24 (I'm a size 23) and only shrunk a bit after I tried to wash & dry them. I still like the fit of it as it's not too tight..plus, it came with a belt! : )
ReplyDeleteThose shorts look great with the tucked shirt so I think you can wear it both ways. I like stocking up on summer clothes in the winter and vice versa as well. Great sales in the opposite seasons!!
Good deal! I really like the gray ones in particular. As for shorts in chilly weather, I've seen some ppl pair them with UGG boots but I've never tried this.
ReplyDeleteThose shorts look GREAT on you!
ReplyDeleteHaha, too indecent? For socal? This makes me curious to know how old you are because I'd think mid-20's are the time you can get away with almost anything! I wear short shorts and miniskirts all the time. ._.
ReplyDeleteAh..venturing back to AF kids, lol! I think it's totally okay for petites to wear short shorts. I know I do (against bf's wishes, har har). Although i love SewPetiteGal, I do hope you stay away from the Ugg boots and short shorts thing that Britney showcased many years ago X D
ReplyDeleteI think us petites can get away with short shorts ;) I've found Abercrombie's sizing and length to be similar to American Eagle's, so you could keep an eye out for them next season too.
ReplyDeletethese two pairs are amazing on you! perfect, perfect fit :) i'm so glad you finally found nice shorts!
ReplyDeleteelleandish - It's not a bad thing to not fit into kids sizes! That just means you have lots more options available in regular sizing!
ReplyDeleteThe Little Dust Princess - Those shorts do look similar! And I love opposite season sales too... my Mom taught me to shop that way to stock up on great prices lol.
SewPetiteGal - I really like the gray ones too, was originally only going to get that color, but decided that at that price I can afford to get the khaki too :P
Jen - I'm a year older than you :P I can probably get away with it but hubby is a little more conservative haha.
PAG - I remember seeing pics of the shorts + Uggs look on a couple petite celebrities (Kristin Bell & Hayden Panettiere). Kinda struck me as an odd look... probably only okay for a quick trip to the mailbox or market or something lol. I'm still looking for dark shorts so I do the shorts + tights look! :)
Cee - I agree! Being petite, short shorts let us show off more leg! Thanks for the tip about AE, I wonder if their sizing is comparable to abercrombie kids though?
April & Angie - Thank you! I was pretty excited to find these! :)
Definitely not indecent! I like the cuffs, nice accent!
ReplyDeleteShorts can be tough to find. I mostly stuck with dresses this summer. I need to switch it up next season! :p
I love these shorts on you! The only shorts I have are from AF kids size 12 too, lol. They are the only ones small enough! I really like the cuffs on these and will have to keep an eye out for them.
ReplyDelete$15! What a steal! Personally, I think the length looks great on you. I think petites look taller when more leg is shown!
ReplyDeleteI was in A&F just yesterday (didn't have a chance to stop at A&F kids)! I took advantage of the 20% off coupon that had floating around. These shorts are pretty short but I think you pull it off effortlessly since short shorts only look indecent when the shorts are too small for the wearer. I really like the design of the light gray but A&F kids shorts look terrible on me because of my shape. And the price is unbeatable, especially since you'll get a lot of wear out of them next summer! :)
ReplyDeletei love short shorts! lol. i don't think the ones you're wearing are too short at all. they look great on you. i think being petite, we can pull off the shorter shorts. i had a hard time finding short too this summer. i actually got a pair from a&f kids too and american eagle.
ReplyDeleteAbercrombie is pretty notorious in short, short ... like booty shorts. Nice choice in looking at kids items because they usually tend to be longer in length. I personally don't think those shorts look too long! Your husband is funny. =0P
ReplyDeleteOh I love your new shorts! They fit you so well, and both colors are nice and neutral. I don't think they are too short for you. LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteI actually have the exact shorts pictured (not the ones you are wearing) in white & grey. Got them in kids size 10 and while they are short, I absolutely LOVE them because petites can definitely pull off short shorts :) I've worn them a lot recently thanks to the warm weather and also got them on sale (except a few months ago)... YAY!
ReplyDeleteMichelle - I love the idea of dresses and skirts, but I think I'm more comfortable in pants/shorts lol. Trying to work on my feminine side!
ReplyDeleteTinyInTexas - I've been trying to gauge your size, and had thought you were a little taller, but if you fit into a size 12 then we must be close! :)
Love 'n Salt - Yup, more leg definitely helps for petites!
Elle - That's a good point... I guess as small as these shorts look, I'm a pretty small person so proportionally maybe it's not indecent after all :P
Ping - Glad to hear I wasn't the only one having a hard time finding shorts this summer! I feel like you must shop a lot because you always find such nice things!
Banhannas - You mean to tell me that adult Abercrombie shorts are even shorter than kids?? Scandalous! :P
Vicky - Thanks! I try to stay away from brightly colored shorts... no need to advertise that I'm wearing kids sizes!
MoneyMaus - You're even tinier than me so I'm not surprised those shorter shorts (and in size 10 no less) fit you! I wish we can see more of your outfit/shopping pics! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that's an amazing deal!! Gotta check out abercrombie kids:) I think these shorts look great on you and they don't look indecent at all!:)
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Those shorts are so cute on you. I am way too old to wear something that short :(
ReplyDeleteOMG how cute! You finally found shorts! They look great on you!!!
ReplyDelete@Ping, I ended up getting the cuffed destroyed short shorts you got from American Eagle. They're soooo cute!
ReplyDeleteJust as long as your butt cheeks don't hang out, and you don't have cottage cheese thighs, why wouldn't you wear short shorts??? Remember what Katy Perry said: "California gurls, we're undeniable. Daisy dukes, bikinis on top." HAHAHA.
I think you look great in these shorts. I say they're keepers. the Gray ones are my favorite!!!
Hi there : )
ReplyDeleteYou shop on the web or in-store? which usually do you like? truly wondering lol.. i prefer in-store as i don't really like waiting for it to arrive!
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Abigail
Anon - I like shopping in-store because of the instant gratification, but usually end up shopping online because it's more convenient and because sometimes the smallest sizes are only available online. I hate paying for shipping though, so I always wait for a free shipping code! :)
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ReplyDeleteI am French, I saw your blog by chance while looking for information about abercrombie kids sizes. I would like to order shorts abercrombie kids but hesitates between size 12 and 14. I'm the same size as you 5'0 and bust: 30. Against it by the hips I'm not sure. I have no hips at all, I'm a bit like you and yet, when I measure myself I'm 33. I sour the widest point. Do you think 12 years is too small? Are you in your tight shorts? Do you know if the gap with the 14 years is high because I'm afraid it is, conversely, too?
Thank you in advance for your response
I wanted to Say 33 inches for hips. Excuse me for my bad english
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