shorts: anthropologie; blouse: French Connection (old); shoes: Pour la Victoire; bag: Rebecca Minkoff: earrings: TopShop; charm bracelet: family heirloom
It is my belief that there is no garment that is off-limits to anyone, no matter what their figure or perceived flaws. (Unitards might be the one exception as they are unflattering on everyone- my heart goes out to the men’s gymnastics teams at the summer Olympics.) The trickier the garment, the more selective the wearer has to be in terms of cut and styling but with so many possibilities out there, I truly think there is something for everyone.
With the toasty temperatures of this past weekend, it was time for me to face an old nemesis- shorts. The wrong pair can leave my backside looking double-wide and completely devoid of shape, turn my thighs into tree trunks and generally render my entire figure woefully stumpy.
The feminine cut of this pair of shorts, with the high waist and the a-line silhouette, thankfully avoids any of the pitfalls that a lower slung, boxier pair would create. The retro feel that the polka dots add called out to be paired with a twee white blouse that was excavated from the bowels of my closet. The result was a shorts ensemble that was friend rather than foe- proving that miracles can happen!
The one sad note in this tale is that not an hour after these photos were taken, I managed to get a few drops of my delicious Sunday lunch on my crisp white shirt. If any of you have special tips or tricks for lifting tomato sauce out of cotton, PLEASE hit the comments!!
Very cute outfit. I dig. As for your shirt, soak in Wool-Lite, spray some Shout on said stain and let it sit for a couple of minutes and before you throw it in the wash apply a small amount of liquid detergent on the stain again and rub fabric together. It worked on my pasta sauce stained white shirt. It’s a horror to endure but when it comes out looking clean you feel right as rain.
You’ve got quite a procedure here but, as you say, it’s well worth it if it can fix the problem. Thank you for the advice, fingers crossed it works out!
When it happens get club soda and a little plate of salt. wet and scrub! Learned this from a waiter at Tapeo29 on Clinton!
I actually use salt to lift stains out of carpet but it never occurred to me to try to use it on clothes. Makes perfect sense and is super handy!
PS LOVE this look! Very Classy and adult without looking juvenile! Well done!!!
Those shorts are adorable. I gave up on shorts for a couple years and just started giving them another try recently. I bought 3 pairs so far this year! As for your stain problem. If the shirt is truly WHITE (not off white) I recommend using one of those Clorox bleach pens. Use the scrubber end to get rid of the stain, and then wash the shirt right after. Good luck!
I’ve never tried the Clorox pen mainly because I don’t have that many stark white garments (the risk of staining them being so high). It sounds like a simple but effective solution although I think I might test it on an inside seam before going to town on the outer cloth.
Thanks so much for the suggestion!
Chloe
I really like this look! Shorts are my arch nemesis, too but I’m going to conquer that fear this summer.
That is the most office-appropriate shorts outfit I’ve ever seen!
I am sorely tempted to wear these puppies to the office but there are two things that are stopping me. The first is that our corporate dress code does not technically allow shorts and the second is that they are rather short. I’m sure neither of these factors will stop me in the long run but I may wait for a Friday when the mercury is pushing into the triple digits!
Thanks for you comment!!
Ah, complying with company dress codes is always a good thing. I work at an agency without a dress code but I typically avoid shorts (mostly because mine are not professional). With the high temps, I find myself wearing a lot of light and airy skirts to feel cooler!
Girl, high-waisted is clearly your thing! Your legs look a mile long! Knock-out outfit.
Thank you so much! Definitely agree that the proportions on these shorts make all the difference
Love the outfit and the shorts are to die for!
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SUPER cute! I bought myself a new pair of coral shorts last week and wore them with some nude pumps. I’m embracing the short this summer. No fear!
No fear is right! I realized as I tried on my first pair of shorts this season that the reality was not in the least bit as horrifying as I had been imagining. I actually think shorts could potentially become my new obsession. Love the sound of coral shorts with nude pumps- ROCK IT!