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    Can I change mid rise jeans into shorts?
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    Yes, they'll just be mid-rise shorts. I actually prefer to cut my mid-rise to high-rise jeans into shorts since they make for a more flattering style.
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    I want to look my age (490 in my jeans. What are some tips so I don't look like I am trying to look like a teen?
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    Avoid wearing a t-shirt or something too casual for a top. A button-down top or a polo shirt might be good. Also, try to stick to more classic styles: nothing too baggy, tight or distressed. Jeans are such a classic clothing item that people at any age can pull them off.
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    If I cut my jeans into shorts, will they be loose at the bottom because I used loose jeans?
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    The fit of your jeans won't change, they'll just get shorter. Put them on and mark where you want the shorts to end. If the point you mark is loose around your leg, then the bottom of the shorts will be loose as well.
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    Can I use normal scissors for this?
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    Yes, you can. The authors suggest fabric scissors for best results, but normal scissors should work provided they're sharp and clean.
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