I live in shorts once warmer weather heads our way. They’re practical (pockets!), easy to run around in, and with the right option, they can be incredibly stylish, too. Last year, I bought a pair of cream lace shorts from Loft’s Riviera line and instantly fell in love with them. They are amazingly comfortable and flattering and fit better than any other shorts I have — the waist has a bit of a give so they don’t cut off your tummy and give you a muffin top, and they keep their shape quite well.
This year, I picked up another pair in a different pattern (elephants!) and I couldn’t be happier with them. And I know once you try them, you’ll love them, too! Here are some of my favorites from this year’s Riviera line:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20
The best part is that the shorts come in several different inseam lengths: 2 1/2″, 3″, 4″, and 6″. Once you find the inseam that is right for you, you can’t go wrong! And here’s a little tip about finding the best inseam length: I find that having your shorts hit your thighs where they just begin to taper is most flattering. For me, that’s 4″ and it’s different on different bodies, but that formula has worked for all the friends I’ve helped style!
hostess / cantaloupe / 6486 posts
This post is so timely….I’m shopping this weekend! I love love most of these!
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
I love these shorts! I like the 6″ cause I have thunder thighs but now that I am losing weight I need to try the 4
hostess / wonderful persimmon / 25556 posts
I LOVE Loft shorts! the 2 1/2″ inseam are my favorite.
pomegranate / 3401 posts
Adorable! I’m a big fan of the jcrew chino shorts but these come in such fun patterns! I’m going to give these a try after I pop baby out. Lol.
pea / 21 posts
These are cute! They have them in maternity too
honeydew / 7488 posts
These are great shorts, 4″ works for me. I am also obsessed with all the “soft” shorts out right now. I have the Loft Geo drawstring shorts and they feel like pajamas (but don’t look like it).
coffee bean / 31 posts
I just ordered these this morning and now reading your post. Can’t wait for them to arrive!
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I just returned three pairs of these (Riviera) shorts. The smaller sizes are running big lately. I’m normally a 0-2 and even the 00’s were too big!
I still think they’re super flattering though.
blogger / nectarine / 2687 posts
@Winterbabies: which did you order? Hope you loved them!
blogger / nectarine / 2687 posts
@Tina C.: Oh, I should have mentioned that they run large!!! I’m usually a 4 and the 2 is a little loose on me…vanity sizing at its best!