Damsels in Forts

It's time we all had a chat about fancy shorts or, as I like to call them, "forts." Forts can be extremely cute, but I've recently been noticing that designers are trying to pass off certain forts as skirts! I haven't been able to walk into a store this season without seeing a flippy skirt that then turns into a pair of forts upon closer inspection.

Now, some forts are still extremely cute. I love me a tailored fort with some opaque or lacy tights. They're a fun layering option, and I don't even mind when they're a little baggy or long. My hatred arises, however, when they're too baggy, when they are no longer a straight cut but A-line, and when pleats become the name of the game. Namely, when they appear to be faux-skirts, or "firts" (which incidentally sound as disgusting as they look).

I'm looking at you, Rachel Roy and your "HIGHWAISTED LADY SHORT":

Via RachelRoy.com

These are a good example of a firt. Even she knew to write the name of these in accusing capital letters. It's as though Rachel's shouting at us to buy them, but in reality it merely increases their offense. Please just stick to the other adorable shorts in your repertoire, RR, and we'll let these "LADY" shorts (and all of their cousins) die a quick (yet painful) fashion death.