WAYS TO WEAR:

Awkward-Length Bottoms

By: Team FP Movement
Published On: 6/26/2026

We’re reclaiming the word ‘awkward.’

What was once meant to convey something ungraceful is now a term we’ve come to explore, love, and style. From capri-like crops to long short silhouettes, these designs make classics feel new again, bringing a much-needed switch-up to the everyday cuts and predictable crops we’ve all grown accustomed to.

Get to know one of our favorite trends: Awkward-Length Bottoms.

What Are Awkward-Length Bottoms?

Call them long shorts. Call them short pants. Call them something you can’t really picture yourself wearing. We get it–these not-short-enough yet not-long-enough hemlines have this way of feeling a little strange or…yeah, awkward. But we think it’s a fresh take on an existing idea: bottoms that feel cool, uncommon, and a way to move forward with a nod to the fashion trends we once loved. Keep reading to see how to style these fresh silhouettes for yourself…without going to great lengths (ha).

How We’re Wearing Awkward Lengths

Want to try your hand at styling awkward lengths? Our team took the liberty of giving a few quick styling suggestions…

KYRA: COOL + CROPPED

“I’ve had these Timko Pants since they launched in 2022 and I wear them allllll the time, but I wanted to give them new life so I cropped them myself! I paired them with the FP Movement X Hanes tanks for a layered up look.”

JULES: ALL MATCHED UP

“I styled the Downtown Sandwashed Set because I wanted something easy to throw on going to and from Pilates while looking cool when having to run errands or take my dog for a walk! I styled it with my pilates outfit from earlier: Never Better Bike Shorts & the Good Karma Super Plunge Bra!”

BLAKE: SLEEK + SPORTY

“I chose the Never Better Capri Leggings and Never Better Colorblock Bra because I loved the balance of sporty and elevated. The capri silhouette feels modern and flattering, and the colorblock bra adds just enough contrast to make the outfit feel styled without trying too hard. It was the perfect look for yoga—comfortable, functional, and chic!!”

CLAIRE: A LITTLE Y2K

“The Hot Mesh Pants are my new go-to bottoms!! I love throwing them on when I run out for errands or a quick walk with my dog, Tater Tot. And once the weather cools down, I'm looking forward to wearing to and from my workouts as a light layer. I love the pockets and how low-rise they are. For this look I was running out for a quick coffee so I kept it casual and paired with my Never Better Ultra-Light Tee and Fivefingers.”

SHAE: VOLUME, UP

“I wanted something that leaned into the balloon silhouette and felt super flowy. I’m not a huge awkward-lengths person, but the Pacer Pants were such a good entry point for me. Love that they feel like an everyday style I can wear with anything and pair with easy tops like the Intercept Pullover for summer!”

EMILY: FREE TO FLOW

“I chose the Retreat Yoga Pants for the ultimate cozy yoga fit, paired with the Go To Striped Sports Bra! I love the shorter 'awkward' length. It's such a game changer because the pant doesn't get in the way of my flow at all!”