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The designer speaks candidly about their concerns regarding body image, particularly as someone who is short and does not possess the long legs that were often idealized in show business. The need for flattering attire amid the demands of television led to innovative solutions. One challenge was to create a design that complemented her figure without sacrificing style.
The shorts featured strategic design elements: a dip on the sides to create the illusion of a smaller waist and a hem that was cut shorter to give an impression of longer legs. The designer recalls with a mix of amusement and disbelief the work that went into crafting these shorts, even humorously pondering what kind of underwear might have been worn beneath them.