Hello! Hello! And happy Fashion Friday!
With summer officially here, I'm excited to be diving head first into my favorite fashion season. I'm a sucker for light summer dresses, white eyelet, shorts and all things colorful! To inspire your outfits for this new season, I'm teaming up with several other fabulous fashion bloggers today to showcase 8 ways to wear shorts.
BonBon Rose Girls / Momma in Flip Flops / Lemon Lane Style
The Chic Mom / Running in a Skirt/ Dude Mom
8 Ways to Wear Shorts
Now I'm the first to admit the older you get the harder shorts are to pull off. Growing up in Florida I basically lived in shorts almost year-round and had dozens of pairs even through college. Not sure I should admit this, but way too short shorts and a tank top was my uniform at UF. Luckily my fashion tastes have grown since then.
I still love wearing shorts, but now I try to find a more refined way to pull them off. They certainly need to be bit a longer and actually have some style.
This summer I'm pairing my white shorts with a vintage v-neck t-shirt and my denim vest. I got the denim vest late last summer (seen HERE & HERE) and I can't get enough of it. It's a great way to make a simple outfit look current and I love the way it pairs with my favorite summer dresses.
To add a pop of color I pulled out my pink canvas espadrilles and turquoise earrings and bracelet. I wanted to add some color without making it too matchy-matchy.
As I mentioned, I know shorts can be hard to pull of, but I believe that if you find a pair that fits right and is the appropriate length almost anyone can wear them. I've put some suggestions below for some shorts in different lengths. Pick ones that match your body type and personal comfort level.
Also, never underestimate the power of a good heel to make your legs look better. And if shorts really, really aren't your thing - this outfit would also look great with a pair of white cuffed jeans. Either way, this is my favorite current ways to wear shorts.
Shop the Look:
Denim Vest: Target, similar HERE or HERE <-- Old Navy, less than $25
White Shorts: Banana Republic, similar HERE or HERE or HERE <--- swoon! With the scallop hem. Longer versions HERE <-- 7"Chino or HERE <---Bermuda Shorts. Cuffed Jeans HERE or HERE <--- less than $20
V Neck Shirt: LOFT, similar HERE or HERE
Shoes: White House Black Market, similar HERE or HERE.
Earrings: Similar HERE
7 More Ways to Wear Shorts
Make sure to check out these other bloggers for more great summer shorts inspiration!
BonBon Rose Girls / Momma in Flip Flops / Lemon Lane Style
The Chic Mom / Running in a Skirt/ Dude Mom
And to round up the 8, check out these posts from my site...
Black and White Polka Dot Shorts
So nice to see you today. Have a great weekend and come back Monday for some thoughts on how to sleep better when you travel and on vacation.
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I’m linking up with: Nicole for the Fit and Fashionable, Jolynne Shane for Fashion Friday, Turning Heads Tuesday. Thank you so much for the lovely linkup ladies
Your turn!
Do you wear shorts?
What's your favorite thing to wear in the summer?
Louise @ Travel the Unbeaten Path says
Hahah I hate to admit that was my uniform at UF too... we live and we learn. I love love love the pink espadrilles! So cute!
Julie Bonner says
That denim vest is perfect! I keep telling myself I'm going to get one. Love this outfit. 🙂
Tina says
Great post, great tips!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Tina! Happy weekend!
Debbie@debbiethisandthat.com says
That's a cute look pairing the shorts with a vest. I recently purchased a blue jean vest and am enjoying wearing it. You gave me a new idea for wearing it!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Debbie! So glad you got some inspiration!
Kristin says
Seriously cute shorts style lady! I just love that denim vest!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Kristin! It was a lot of fun doing this with y'all!
Gladys says
Seriously love the way banana republic shorts fit! These are so cute on you. ?
JulieWunder says
Thanks Gladys! They are one of my classic pieces.
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
You are ROCKIN' those shorts!! What a fun roundup!
JulieWunder says
Thanks!! We should do something similar sometime!
Tiffani at Breton Bay says
Great looks!!! I love how you added the pop of color with your shoes, so cute. And you're right, once you find the right pair, you will fall back in love with shorts again. It took me a while, but I'm finally there ??
xoxo
Tiffani
http://www.tiffaniatbretonbay.com
JulieWunder says
Thanks Tiffani! So glad to hear that. Happy weekend.
Carly says
Great tips! You look FAB in all the looks. I used to HATE wearing shorts in the summer...but slowly I tested different styles and have become a shorts lover. You are right, its all about finding the right FIT!
Hop e you have a fabulous weekend.
C
JulieWunder says
I agree! Thanks Carly!
Farrah says
Yay for shorts! I have no idea why the hecks I didn't bring more than two pairs with me to Hawai'i. What was I thinking!?
JulieWunder says
I have no idea! You must pack better than I do! I always bring so much.
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
Great tips! You look so cute in shorts! I totally agree, finding a good pair of heels really makes legs look better!
Have a great weekend!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Mary Ellen! Happy summer and happy weekend!
lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
Cute shorts! I am not a big shorts fan. They have to be the perfect length bc I am so short.
JulieWunder says
I agree! It's hard to find just the right pair!
Blane Sherer says
Yep, Summer is here ( smile ).
Nice shots and advice with the shorts.
Seems like you darkened your hair ?
Usually ladies lighten their hair either
themselves or from the sun in summer.
Are you going darker now to later go lighter
deeper into the summer ?
JulieWunder says
Must be the light! I don't color my hair it just does what it wants to 🙂
Andrea says
Such a cute look, I did this one quite a bit last year with the vest. Now I have to wait to be able to fit into those fun pieces again.
Loving the pop of color with the sandals.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Andrea! You'll be back soon enough! 🙂 You look fabulous now!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
I am a shorts queen .I LOVE me some patterned shorts!
JulieWunder says
I need more of those! So glad you like the look!
Amy says
Cute look! Love the vest!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Amy!
Ellen That Chic Mom says
Such cute looks!!
JulieWunder says
Thank you!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
I love how you pair your vest with lots of outfits. I need to pull mine out more and pair it up. Happy Friday
JulieWunder says
You do! It's been a summer staple for me!
Shelley Marcy says
As I have gotten older, I have worn less shorts and more skirts. Same length, but I think my legs look better in skirts....plus, they are comfortable, dressy and very feminine. You make me want to go shopping for some new shorts though now?
JulieWunder says
I def wear more dresses and skirts, but it's nice to mix it up too!
Annmarie says
Gosh you look adorable and shorts. I cannot lie, I have a big butt so shorts aren't always my friend 😉
JulieWunder says
I feel ya 🙂 I depends on where I am in that oh so constant weight fluctuation :-)))
Mary Beth Jackson says
I wear tons of shorts during the summer - I too dress them up and add heels and I am good to go! Enjoy the weekend!
JulieWunder says
That and dresses is the only way to go in Florida!