Shorts. A summer necessity. Yet I have always dreaded them. Too short. Too long. And let's be honest. My legs are not what they used to be. And then there are my teens and tween. Finding shorts that meet my approval is NOT easy. Do I really want to see your butt cheeks? Or anyone else's for that matter? I think not.
However, it's summer. You cannot wear pants forever. And white shorts? Well, they are just the perfect warm weather item. They make even the whitest of limbs look tan…it's true!
It's time to embrace who we are and enjoy the warmth of the season with a pair of these beauties. They are like a blank canvas! So many possibilities! Trust me, you still have to wade through the teeny tiny shorts that look like they fit infant butt. But it is possible.
It's time to embrace who we are and enjoy the warmth of the season with a pair of these beauties. They are like a blank canvas! So many possibilities! Trust me, you still have to wade through the teeny tiny shorts that look like they fit infant butt. But it is possible.
I have two pairs of white shorts that are my go-to's. The first pair is a bit shorter than I usually go, but they are casual…fun…and cheap…thank you Target! $19.99 5" inseam - I love them. I wore them on my vacation over my bathing suit…I dressed them up with a navy striped shirt (hello nautical!) and wore them with a fabulous camp style tank top from Old Navy…a bit of white on white. Cami tank top here.
The second pair is from the Gap - boyfriend roll-up linen shorts. Longer inseam. Totally relaxed. Light weight perfection.
For my girls it was a bit tougher to find long shorts. It's as if "they" want our daughters to show some booty. Gross. One of my favorite options is the high waisted short. Even with a shorter inseam it at least doesn't look like a tiny band across their inseam. Target and Old Navy had high waisted options. Anneke found some fab denim shorts at Kohls. Cute details. Long inseam. And even a belt! They don't have them in white online…we found ours at the store. Best part? Kohl's is ALWAYS having a sale.
Other great options for finding your perfect pair? Ann Taylor Loft. They have TONS of options! I thought these crocheted trimmed pair were s'cute!
Now you have em? What to pair with them. Ummm..anything. Thus the beauty of the white short. Ok, too vague. Here's my favorite ideas.
- Nautical. Classic. Gorgeous. Clean. Perfect. Choose a navy and white shirt or tank. Add a pair of tennis shoes like SuperGa or Converse and you are a vision of summer!
- White on white. This is one of my favorite looks. A button down shirt tucked in. Add a brown belt and strappy flat sandals. Done. Want more casual? White t-shirt and tennis shoes. Use a scarf for a belt to add a touch of color. Viola!
- Denim. Choose a light weight chambray top. Add a skinny belt and a pair of colored flats. You look amazing.
- Chilly evening. Add a loose flow-y sweater. Tennies or flip flops. Easy breezy casual. And that is what summer should be!
- And black and white is an awesome combinations. A cami tank top. A t shirt. A blouse. Anything goes.
Ok, fine. I'll show you what I mean!
 |
| shorts: Target shirt: Platos Closet bag: Steve Madden shoes: SuperGa jewelry: StudioJewel.com |
 |
| shorts: Target shirt: Old Navy shoes: PayLess jewelry: StudioJewel.com |
 |
| shorts: Gap shirt: Forever21 belt: American Eagle shoes: PayLess bag: Free Endearment jewelry: StudioJewel |
 |
| shorts: Target sweater: H&M shoes: Converse jewelry: StudioJewel.com |
 |
| shorts: Target shirt: OldNavy shoes: ShoeMint jewelry: StudioJewel.com |
Aren't you just adorable in all :)
ReplyDeleteawww…love you friend!
DeleteI am afraid of white anything!
ReplyDeletewhy? if it gets dirty…bleach is your friend! :)
DeleteOh, and your outfit combos are awesome!!! You look like the best representation of everything that makes summer good. :)
ReplyDeletethank you darlin!
Deletelol okay...it didn't take the first comment for some reason. I have a post-baby body x4, and a 5th on the way. My legs need a little pilates/Chalene Johnson attention before I put them in white shorts. lol
ReplyDeletei hear ya. my legs will never quite be the same but autumn and charlene whipped them into some shape :)
DeleteLove all the looks and you are adorable :)
ReplyDeletethank you sweetie…you are too kind :)
DeleteWhere did you get the top in the first pic from? It's cute!
ReplyDeletei got it at old navy…i think it was under $20! :)
DeleteAll I wear in the summer is white. So crisp and clean and fun. I wear a lot of cropped jeans and my favorite shorts in the whole world are Vigoss brand. If you've not yet checked them out, do -- best evah!
ReplyDeleteI agree…summer is meant for white! :) I have a pair of Vigoss jeans…they are fab…I should check out the shorts! and my newest favorite are my cropped jeans from ann taylor loft in white denim. #perfection!
DeleteOk Lisa you've inspired back into the world of shorts. I kind of just ignored them in the last few years but you know what?...you've got to embrace yourself. Also with a future family trip to the Turks and Caicos I knew I needed to get some. Found a white pair at Old Navy - regular mid-rise and the boyfriend roll up in khaki from The Gap. Best of all they were both on sale! Thanks! xo
ReplyDeletethis makes me sooooo happy!! i'm glad you found a couple pairs on sale too! woot woot! happy summer friend!
Delete