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No one thinks a thing about wearing leggings under dresses, especially in the winter. When warm weather hits, though, what’s a girl to do? Adults can wear shorts under dresses just like they used to do when hanging from the monkey bars on the playground!

For me, this is a step toward modesty when wearing an at-the-knee or above-the-knee dress to work. Sometimes I need to bend over to pick up a fallen pencil, or to work with a student at her desk. I want to make sure I’m being ladylike when this situation happens.

Many women walk during lunch break, or take a trip around the track after work. Shorts make it easier to fit in a workout; just swap your dress for a t-shirt. I like that these have a longer length than typical running shorts.

These yoga shorts have a flattering shape for those who just want to wear t-shirts and shorts for workout times. I love that they’re snug enough to fit under a dress without being part of the outfit.

Even better — the yoga shorts have phone pockets! What a great option for those who need to keep their phone tucked away.