There's no better alternative for hot-weather-fashion than shorts! Luckily shorts have gotten a makeover this year making them easily work-appropriate, not to mention the new shorts suit...
Really, really loving the above photo. Snagged it from B. Jones Style who did a post entitled The New Suit, check it out!
The Spring runway showed us lots of other variations of shorts. Here are my top picks:
(photos all via style.com and there are lots more for your viewing pleasure)
Marc Jacobs |
Paul & Joe |
Sonia Rykiel |
Badgley Mischka |
Nina Ricci |
Lush tank top - FC ($6.50) Old Navy paperbag-waist linen shorts - FC ($7) Vintage Donney & Bourke - FC ($40) Charlotte Russe "flatforms" - FC ($8) Multi beaded statement necklace - FC ($4) |
Some tips to make your shorts work-appropriate:
- Especially if you're short like me: Always wear your shorts with wedges. Not only do they lengthen your legs and make you taller, they really add the finishing polished touch to your outfit.
- Tuck it in! High-waist anything has been a huge trend recently and why not? Nipped in at the waist is universally flattering. It also lengthens the (appeared) length of your shorts.
- Pair it with a loose or longer sleeve blouse. Fashion is all about balance and proportions. If you've got something short/tight on the bottom, balance it out with something long/loose.
- Like the shorts suit idea? You don't have to go out and buy a set: Pair your shorts with a blazer you already own, it will really step your look up a notch.
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Love the shorts, they are super cute.
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i always wish i was able to wear shorts more here...but alas, i live in SF and it hardly ever gets warm enough to wear them (although i suppose i could wear them with tights).
i love the pair you're sporting...and i especially love that striped top1 super cute!
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Great examples, I love the way those Nina ricci shorts have been styled :)
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I love the concept of shorts with wedges or heels for work. Right now i don't like my knees. What do you think about knee length shorts for this trend? Of Clyde with sky high pumps or wedges. Cheers!
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