Avoid choosing shorts that are baggy or wide in the legs or ones that extend past your mid-thigh area. Longer shorts on shorter legs can make you look shorter than you actually are, as can long drawstrings. If you do find shorts you like but that have long drawstrings, try tying a bigger knot with them or even tucking them inside your shorts to keep them out of the way. Pick shorts that come below your mid-thigh or down to your knees to help elongate your body and pull attention away from your belly. Invest in shorts with a drawstring rather than ones with an elastic waist so you can adjust the waistband to fit more comfortably. Avoid any shorts labeled “tailored” or “tapered.” Stay away from tailored or tapered shorts and choose ones that have either drawstrings or a relaxed elastic band. Board shorts are good options if you have wider legs as they tend to be roomier all the way through the legs. As far as length goes, feel free to wear short to mid to long shorts—whichever you feel the most comfortable in. Accentuate your long legs and your torso by wearing shorter trunks when you’re at the beach. Try to choose a suit that has a pattern to provide some contrast from your body, and opt for a pair with drawstrings so you can adjust the waistband easily. Look for a 6 in (15 cm) inseam for your shorts.
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One-sentence summary -- Get short to mid-length shorts without long drawstrings if you are short. Choose longer shorts with a drawstring if you have a larger belly. Look for shorts that have wide legs if you have thick quads. Buy short swim trunks if you are tall and lean.


If you’re interested in joining a street team, a great way to start is to ask one that you meet. Street promoters are often looking for volunteers or paid personnel to work for them, and they can probably tell you whether or not there are positions open for you.  Make sure it’s a product, brand, or company that you’re interested in promoting! Try walking up to a street promoter that you see and ask something like, “Hey! I’d love to able to do this, do you know if there are any openings or how I could find out more?” If you’re passionate about a band, product, movement, or any other organization, you can look online to see if they have a street team that you can join. Try looking up their website to see if they have a way for you to get involved!  Many bands have street teams made up of local people who promote their albums and upcoming shows. Check the band’s website if you’d like to try to join them. Check online message boards like Craigslist to see if there are any street promotion positions that you’re interested in. Many music festivals seek street promoters to advertise upcoming shows. They also often offer free tickets in exchange for promoting the festivals. Reach out to a company or group through their social media platforms to see if they need people for their local street teams. Companies and groups often have a marketing team that manages their social media, and they’re just the right people to inquire about being a street promoter for them.  Send a direct message or tweet, try sending a Facebook message, or send a private message on Instagram to the company or group that you’d like to work as a street promoter for. A street promoter position is usually in demand and is the type of position that it makes sense for you to apply in person for because most brands want someone with a certain “look” for their street teams. Applying in person can allow them to see you for themselves. Visit the office of the business or organization that you’d like to work for and ask if they have any open street promoter positions.  Try calling the office ahead of your visit to make sure they allow visitors. If the office is too far from you or they don’t allow people to walk-in for job requests, try reaching out by phone or online.  Be ready for an interview on the spot. They may be in need of a street promoter, so you should be prepared to interview for the job. Many street promoter positions are volunteer-based but may have room for you to be moved up into a paid position. Some positions are paid and require you to work a certain number of hours a week. Before you agree to anything, ask about the job requirements and benefits.  Ask about breaks and if they reimburse for food and gas. Find out if they provide any perks or benefits like free concert tickets or food. See if there are any opportunities for advancement with the company.
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One-sentence summary -- Ask a street promoter if there are any positions available. Check online to see if there are any street promotion openings. Contact a company through social media. Apply in person for a street promoter position. Ask about perks and benefits of joining the street team.


Hinge screens are common for casement windows. The are comprised of a wooden frame and 1 screen panel. The knob is generally located in the center of 1 side of the screen frame. The screen will swing toward you on the hinges to allow for the casement window to be pushed out away from you. Simply grip the knob on the frame and gently tug it toward you. These screens are just as easy to close as they are to open! Simply press the knob toward the window to close the screen. Make sure the frame latches back into place so the screen is secure.
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One-sentence summary -- Find the knob on the screen frame. Pull the knob toward you to open the screen. Push the screen back into place to close it.


Choose another color, like red or yellow, to create the feather. Since the feather shape will be much smaller, you’ll only need an 8.5 by 11 inches (22 by 28 cm) sheet of construction paper. The new dimensions should 5.5 by 8.5 inches (14 by 22 cm). Position the folded paper in front of you so the folded side is on the right. Leave a notch about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long at the bottom right corner (where the fold is) to act as the stem. From there, cut out a long half-teardrop shape to create the basic shape of your feather. The point should end at the very top right corner of the folded paper. Make the feather as long or short as you would like. Remember that the longer the feather is, the more likely it is to droop. Keeping the paper folded in half, cut .25 inches (0.64 cm) slits into the curved edge. The slits should look like lines cut into the paper, not pieces cut out. Space the slits about .5 inches (1.3 cm) apart along the entirety of that outer curved edge.  Make sure to only cut along the open curved edge. Do not cut into the stem or the folded spine. You could also cut triangles into the fringe to make a more varied, jagged edge. On the side that was previously folded inward, place some craft glue along the stem. This will secure the feather to the hat. Open up one brim of your hat and place the stem inside, somewhere around the middle. Tilt the feather so it extends toward the back of the hat or slightly past the back of the hat. Press the brim closed again and hold it in place until the glue dries.
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Select a sheet of construction paper in a different color. Fold the paper in half lengthwise. Cut out a long curved shape for the feather’s base. Cut a fringe along the outside curve. Unfold the feather and place a little glue on the stem. Glue the finished feather inside the brim of the hat.