Before I get into today’s post, I want to share a little bit about what my closed Facebook Community is doing to make a difference in the world.
Some people wonder why I charge a small membership of $4.99 a month (with a free 30-Day trial) to belong. Part of this small fee is to help offset the cost of me participating as much as I do. When members ask questions, seek advice or look for recommendations, in addition to the vibrant community, I make my expertise accessible to the group. This takes time, time I thoroughly enjoy, but time, nonetheless.
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Next, 1/2 of these earnings made through subscription fees is donated to fashion-related organizations making a difference in the world, including fashion sustainability, inclusivity, human rights issues, and more. Each month I select a different organization where the money gets donated. For June, we donated to Transcend Charlotte. This month, the group is supporting Responsibility in Fashion. If an organization or cause contradicts a member’s values or beliefs, they can bow out of using their subscription fee as a donation that month, no questions asked.
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Five Ways to Style Your Shorts
Okay, shorts. So, interesting little tidbit: I really assumed most women don’t wear shorts. Shorts seemed to have become the “unless it is as hot as the surface of the sun, I don’t wear them” garments. With so many other options, like summer dresses and skirts, why would anyone wear shorts? So, I posted this question as an Instastory and was shocked to get this response. There is a slight margin of error, as I noticed my 11 and 16-year-old nieces weighed in. But, even taking them out of the equation, 81% is still pretty high. I expected it to be the other way around.
With this new information, I felt good about doing this post on shorts. Clearly, women are wearing them…if they are wearing them well is another story. Get inspired with these outfit ideas.
Outfit #1
Paper bag shorts are very popular this summer. Wearing them may take some t-shirt finagling, either tucking or wearing a cropped t-shirt, something you may not be used to. The tie waist works casually and can be dressed up to make them look a bit more polished.
I styled these chambray striped shorts from Madewell with a bright pink t-shirt from Halogen, denim jacket from AG, slip-on sneakers from Frye, and blue wristlet from Dagne Dover.
Outfit #2
A client recently bought this boxy blouse from Everlane and I really liked it. It’s an easy summer blouse that elevates a look beyond a summer tee. I styled it with a pair of brick colored shorts from Lands’ End, a pair of mint green sandals from Naturalizer and bottle green tote from Everlane. To finish the look, I added these drop earrings from Kendra Scott.
Outfit #3
It’s hard to sway me from a striped shirt. Just call me Bridgette “Breton” Raes. I styled these raw edge white denim shorts from Joe’s Jeans with a striped, long sleeve, linen tee from Frame, a pair of coral Birkenstocks, turquoise bag from Hobo and peach earrings from Bauble Bar.
Outfit #4
I couldn’t resist these super cute shorts from Parker. They have a fun retro feel to them. I styled them with a ruffle sleeve t-shirt from Rebecca Taylor and finished the look with orange sandals from Camper, pea green crossbody and rope bracelet from Miansai.
Outfit #5
Speaking of stripes, I love striped with prints too. Pattern mixing often works when a linear print or pattern is paired with a more organic print, like in this outfit. I styled this striped button front shirt from J. Crew with a printed cotton crinkle scarf from Eileen Fisher and khaki shorts from J. Crew. I finished the look with a pair of orange sandals from Madewell, and navy backpack from Tory Burch.
Shop for shorts
Now that you are inspired with shorts outfits, check out these additional styles.
