I think we’ve all been there, simply not wanting to wear shorts…at least, I have. I used to hate the thought of wearing shorts and showing my legs. Things I used to tell myself:
“I’m too pale”
“My calves are too thick”
“My thighs are too thick”
“My thighs make my shorts ride up”
“I’ll look inappropriate”
Lets break down why this is completely wrong to do. First of all, none of the above are validation for not wearing shorts. All of the above are society based thoughts that have been cultivated after years of being told “what beauty is”.
Be like Daenerys and break those chains! Start telling yourself why you should wear shorts…
“It’s hot outside”
“I want to wear shorts today”
“I don’t need a reason”
Now that we’ve got that covered…shorts are actually super versatile and easy to style. Over on my IGTV channel I styled the High-Rise Denim Shorts in Erwin Wash: Cutoff Edition from Madewell three different ways! For size reference, I am 5′ tall and usually wear a 27 or 28 at Madewell. These shorts are pretty stretchy so I went with my most common size there, a 27.
The fit of these shorts is to die for! They come up to my belly button and hug my curves, yet they flare out just a smidge on my thigh which creates an a-line affect and flatters my figure.
Since these are high waist shorts, they look best with a crop top, tucked shirt, or tied shirt. I chose to either front tuck and front tie for all three of my looks.
Look Number 1:
The Weekend Look
Headband | Sweatshirt | Shorts | Belt Bag | Shoes
I decided to pair a graphic sweatshirt, which is currently on sale, with these shorts for the ultimate weekend look. The sweatshirt helps to dress down the shorts and add a comfy casual vibe. I front tucked the sweatshirt to create a waistline and make way for my belt bag (hehe). The belt bag allows you to be hands free and compliments the weekend vibes!
I added the headband to pull from the colors in the sweatshirt. This creates contrast and allows the faint colors in the sweatshirt to pop and draw the eye to the message “the modern woman”!
Throw on any old sneakers and it will look good, but I decided to pair this outfit with my converse , because they simply slide on and I can go!
Look Number 2:
The Brunch Date Look
To me, this look screams brunch date/farmer’s market/plant lady. I’m not sure if it’s the hat, the graphic tee, or the look as a whole, but I do so love it!
Look Number 3:
The Dressy Casual Look
Hat| Shirt | Blazer | Shorts | Shoes
You don’t often see a blazer paired with denim shorts, which is exactly why I decided to pair this blazer with these denim shorts! When it comes to fashion, I feel like you have to step outside your comfort zone and try different things.
To dress up these shorts a bit, I added an oversized blazer over a front tucked blousey top. This combination creates a super dressy feel. The blazer is longer and almost meets the end of the shorts, so tucking the shirt creates a nice break up and, yeat again, gives that waistline!
I paired this with the hat to make the outfit a little more fun and the loafer mules to keep it dressy.
Moral of the blog: wear what you want!
Budget & Brunch 