Shorts can be the bane of a grown woman’s summer wardrobe ~ they are oftentimes the elusive white elephant…if you will! Enter this shorts…with a loose cut (so your thigh can breathe), a linen blend that is lightweight, and a nipped in waist to give you shape! Priced just over $50, it’s a pair you’ll likely want to scoop in multiples (sigh….I did!).
As you read this, I am either on a plane sipping a glass of wine (I don’t care that it’s only 11am!) or at the pool taking in some rays. It’s #GNO in Mexico so I’ll talk to everyone next week. But I’m not completely selfish and want to provide some key pieces to make your beach vacation fashionable, fun and carefree. It doesn’t take a lot of money or a big suitcase – just a few pieces so you
It’s never to late to understand the nuance of shorts lengths. I found this cool pic of various shorts sizes and thought it would be a worthwhile lesson in looking and understanding what works for you. Do you have long, lean legs? Are you shorter in stature and need some length? Do you have long legs but want something more svelte? Is it all about showing everything you’ve got? Do you just want something that will create a little relief
Shopping List: Polo Ralph Lauren washed cotton-twill cargo shorts ($22.50) ♦ Polo Ralph Lauren custom-fit oxford shirt ($30) ♦ Dolce & Gabbana perforated leather tri-stripe sneakers ($133.50) ♦ Paul Smith striped cotton scarf ($45) Style Notes: this is your travel outfit to Miami or any other beach location (you’ll want the scarf for the plane); the sneakers are “fresh” enough to rock with any linen outfit you’ve got; and the shorts are a basic and work on vacay or at home for a
Question from KC: As a mature male (mid 40s), it’s that time of year when I want to look stylish, break out my shorts and linen but not too young in doing so. What fashion tips can you provide? Answer: KC had an excellent question for us! Shorts can become quite tricky for men, especially upon maturing, but with a few fashion do’s and dont’s, you’ll be ready to whip out your favorite pair(s) to look put together while staying
1. Shopping tip: Always Check eBay! If the store I’m looking in doesn’t have what I’m looking for or I’m simply on a budget, I always check eBay – great deals and thousands of options! If eBay is already on your list of shopping places, what’s the best thing you’ve ever found 2. Tracey Lomrantz from Glamour’s Slaves to Fashion blog tells us 3 stylish ways to wear shorts for the Spring season: the grown-up way, edged up, and having
If you asked 10 women over the age of 30 whether or not they wore shorts, at least 7/10 would say “No”, “I prefer a skirt”, “Of course not”, “I never find any that look good”, “Not unless I’m staying home”…..you get the picture. Most women feel like shorts are for the younger set but, you can bare your legs while looking good too by heeding these key tips (this coming from a woman who would rather sport a summery
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