These shorts hit dead-center mid-thigh on me. I like wearing them around the house under a long tunic shirt or under my work dresses in the summer. I used to wear Jockey Skimmies slipshorts for under dresses, but the Zerdoceans have a higher rise, which make them more comfortable to wear, especially for large tushes like mine. These do ride up during the day under dresses, but I experienced that with the Jockeys too, so I just deal and readjust them as needed. These Zerdocean shorts and their "summer" leggings also are a thinner material and breathable for summer wear, compared to other "buttery-soft" leggings like those from Leggings Depot or VIV Collection, of which I own a lot but they can be too hot for summer wear. I would not wear the Zerdocean shorts or leggings out of the house if I were wearing a waist-length top though, because they can be see-through, but if you are ok with a little immodesty I think they would be passable. I definitely would NOT wear them as an exercise or biking short because I don't think the fabric is ideal for heavy sweating or wear-and-tear on a bicycle seat. Handwashing is best for them but they can conveniently be machine washed and tumble dried lowI would suggest your most delicate care settings on your washer and dryer. I would buy more of them for casual wear if they came in more fun solid colors or even prints.