I don’t wear shorts very often because I feel like they de-age me by about ten years, which is something that I’m actually trying to avoid. Anyone else have the problem of appearing too young? Generally I think it’s most problematic in the workplace (clients don’t take you seriously, you can have difficulty establishing authority, etc.), but it can just be a problem, period. I’ve even had cashiers in stores ask me if I wanted to use my mother’s rewards account for purchases. Oy.
So. I don’t wear shorts too often. But when I do, I wear them with a slightly dressier top, a nice necklace, and I try to avoid flip flops (unless I’m headed for the beach). This formula works out well for me, and on cool nights I like to add a blazer instead of a sweater. A blazer looks a little bit more grown up on me than a cardigan does.
Wearing:
- Banana Republic blouse [past season by at least four seasons]
- Not sure where the shorts came from — the tag has come off
- J.Crew sunflower necklace [old, but it was a popular style so some are probably floating around on eBay]
- Cole Haan Air Tali [on super sale at Nordstrom]
- LV Neverfull MM [found a few on Tradesy]
Elle berman says
Not I cant’ say that comment has been made to em recently :) ! You look great in these. I think denim shorts, dressed up a bit is one of my fav summer looks. ( i feel to old to wear them – on the opposite spectrum as you. Love you Bag, and blue tee, simple, classy, and chic; you could go anywhere!
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Kimberlee says
hehe want to use your mom’s card :p You look fabulous! So keep doing it :)
Michele M says
I think you made the denim shorts look chic and classy. I think they are certainly office appropriate. :)
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Allie Mackin says
Oh I know I have one worn them once this summer. But what a great job you did hear styling yours. Love it!
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Kiss & Make-up says
I’m wearing denim shorts too today :-) It’s such an easy-to-wear item. And easy to dress up, too!
laura says
I wasn’t a shorts person until I moved to St. Louis. I wear lounge shorts at home, but very rarely out unless they’re dressier. Haven’t found a way to wear denim shorts yet like how you make this pair look so posh!