Integrating new colors and prints into your wardrobe will maximize the use of everyday basics. I’m trying to be really conscious of buying things I don’t have anything like in order to mix up my looks. With Summer right around the corner, a great way to create easy outfits that are fun, but still allow you to run around, is to layer your staples on top (that you already have) – T’s, blazers, lightweight sweaters, and invest in some printed shorts.
Shorts have a bad rap because they can be a disaster if you buy the wrong type for your body. Know that your shorts should hit just below the largest part of your thigh. Also, make sure they are not too small (looks all kinds of wrong) AND not too big (usually looks really sloppy). When all else fails (even though I love wearing shorts with strappy, colorful sandals) – wear them with a wedge or some type of comfortable heel – it instantly takes 5 lbs off.
That being said, it’s a great way to mix up solid colors and allows you to use a lot of pieces you probably already have.
Printed Shorts to Sport this Summer:
Madewell Side Cinch Shorts $175
DVF New Boymuda Circle Stitch Jacquard Short $285
ASOS River Island Leopard Print Denim Hot Pants $43.49
Sass & Bide I Been Around Shorts $122.50
Anthropologie Loveburst Shorts $148
Aqua Floral Printed Shorts $58
Anna Sui Printed Silk Crepe de Chine Shorts $330
Maison Scotch American Flag Shorts $103
Rachel Antonoff Annie Shorts $188
Forever 21 Zebra Print Shorts $15.80
DVF The Best Selling Rolled Shorts $236
MIH Jeans Star Print Shorts $240
Topshop Aztec Printed Shorts $60
Old Navy Dolphin Print Shorts $8
Treasure Blue Cuzco Shorts $72
Forever 21 Smocked Floral Hot Pants $14.80
Tibi Layla Ikat Printed Shorts $250
Alice and Olivia Butterfly Shorts $198
Dear Fieldbinder Tegen Shorts $176
Burberry London Jacquard Shorts $325
Jen’s Pirates Booty Sunny Surf Shorts $110
Old Navy Striped French Terry Shorts $16.94
Anna Sui Printed Silk Shorts $325
Madewell Striped Junie Shorts $60
Delia’s Floral Printed Shorts $29.50
Joie Layana Ikat Print Silk Shorts $158
Forever 21 Floral Print Cutoffs $19.80
Joe’s Jeans High Rise Cutoff Shorts $128
