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Why I’m Saying Goodbye to Mom Shorts
I still remember the moment I first realized that knees could actually be a source of insecurity. I was chatting with a friend in our 30s when she sighed and said, “I really hate my knees.” Wait, I thought—knees can be a problem? That thought stuck with me.
Years back, I was thrilled to discover longer shorts that fell past the knee. As I became more self-conscious about my body due to age, motherhood, and just life in general, I found myself reaching for those longer styles. I do yoga and walk frequently, so my legs aren’t terrible, but I couldn’t help but compare them to the flawless legs of teens I saw around me. Thus, I embraced Mom Shorts, which I thought were my new fate.
Lately, though, I’ve noticed many women in their mid-40s confidently rocking shorter shorts. I see trendy, shorter styles in stores that initially made me raise an eyebrow, but then I see women wearing them with confidence, and they look fabulous. Honestly, I’ve never once seen a woman and thought, “She should really cover up those knees.”
This summer, my family is taking a trip to Spain—my siblings, their kids, and my dad will all be there. One thing I know about Europeans is that they don’t share our obsession with covering up. I can already picture myself in my long Mom Shorts and oversized T-shirts, looking like a walking embodiment of American anxieties. And you know what? That’s not the vibe I want to project.
So why am I still fretting over my knees? This isn’t about having a flat stomach or perfect skin; we’re talking about knees here. Am I going to start hiding my elbows too? So I decided it was time for a change. I ordered a few pairs of actual shorts that hit above the knee. Today, I put on a pair for the first time.
“Is the world going to end if my knees are showing?” I asked my husband.
“Well, if it does, so be it,” he replied.
“Not exactly the reassurance I was looking for.”
“Oh, yeah, no, I think it’ll be fine.”
Honestly, he didn’t even notice the difference! He sees me through the loving lens of his eyes, and the length of my shorts means nothing to him.
Now, I’m about to step out on a hot summer morning in my new normal-person shorts. I’m not diving headfirst into this change just yet; I’ll wear these new shorts today and may revert to my old comfort zone tomorrow. But when I hit Spain? I’m ready to embrace it!
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In summary, I’m shedding my insecurities about my knees and stepping out in shorts that I feel good in. With a family trip to Spain on the horizon, I’m ready to embrace a more confident me!