IMO it varies from pair to pair whether or not they look good on shorties. I'm short and have short legs to boot, and I've found a pair that look good. The key to mine I think is that they are a little looser, and they hit just right below the knee and therfore are quite flattering on the leg. But an inch shorter or longer and they'd be awful!
I think they look cute with wedges for fall, weather and style permitting .
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