A common problem is ordering a great-looking pair of shorts only to have them be too short or too baggy. If you are hitting the “purchase” button on a fabulous-looking pair of shorts and selecting them for your waist size only, you’re missing a key measurement: the inseam. Take note of where the hem of the shorts fall on the model’s leg — whether it’s exactly between the knee and the top of the thigh, higher up on the thigh, or nearer to the knee.Taking two inseam measurements is recommended. First, measure the inside of your leg from crotch to ankle. This is your total inseam length and is a good number to know when ordering any clothing. Then, measure just to the point on your leg where you want the hem to fall. Check this measurement against the dimensions of the shorts you are interested in purchasing.