For a long time I just didn't like shorts as a "garment". Like the whole genre of shorts. They made me think or camp or gym shorts or those hideous (yet probably still popular) skorts, only suitable during the day, preferably for outdoor activities. It just seemed like if you wanted to dress up, a dress or a skirt was the way to go. My thoughts were obviously very limited and so wrong.
Dressing up in the summer is quite different from picking some glacial winter holiday frock in. Its hot and you don't want to look like a hot mess in some wrinkle prone dress. (Take note said friend who wore a long sleeve silk top during last weeks heat wave. I know you'll see this!)
It's a safe bet that temperatures aren't dropping anytime soon and while its not rocket science, neutrals plus shorts at night are an easy choice, now that stores sell shorts that are not A. athletic mesh shorts or cutoff denim somethings. Dress up your basic black or white shorts at night with a feminine although not necessarily frilly top. Navy, cobalt and cerulean blues also work nicely and are still neutral. Or as I like to try and pull off, black/ dark grey shorts with a navy top.
Dressing up in the summer is quite different from picking some glacial winter holiday frock in. Its hot and you don't want to look like a hot mess in some wrinkle prone dress. (Take note said friend who wore a long sleeve silk top during last weeks heat wave. I know you'll see this!)
It's a safe bet that temperatures aren't dropping anytime soon and while its not rocket science, neutrals plus shorts at night are an easy choice, now that stores sell shorts that are not A. athletic mesh shorts or cutoff denim somethings. Dress up your basic black or white shorts at night with a feminine although not necessarily frilly top. Navy, cobalt and cerulean blues also work nicely and are still neutral. Or as I like to try and pull off, black/ dark grey shorts with a navy top.
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| Elle Fanning in Chanel |
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| Olivia Palermo |
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| Sofia Coppola |
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| Rachel Bilson |
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| Blake Lively, Vogue |
Here's a look that sums it up. To keep it up as you transition for fall, go for loafers (so on point for fall) instead of sandals and grab a leather jacket or a cropped blazer.
Shorts, Topshop. Shirt, ALC. Clutch, Alexander McQueen. Belt, Lanvin. Shoes, Miu Miu.
On the weekends, pair shorts with an oversized sweater or cardigan in a contrasting hue. Its pulled together but not formal. Not like, oh I just happened to wear this floral sundress out for coffee and I curled my hair! (trying to hard). ICK. Or, oh these are not flannel pajamas, they are flannel cutoff shorts suitable for brunch. (sloppy bedhead). You get the idea, sophisticated= simple when it comes to shorts.
