Back in May when the weather started heating up and it was time to pull out the boxes of shorts and tank tops, I realized I was gonna have to say goodbye to my colored jeans for a few months. And that made me sad and a bit pouty. See, when colored denim made a comeback, I might have gone a bit overboard and bought two (or twelve) pairs of jeans in the bright, vibrant hues. And I really, really wanted some shorts to replace those jeans during the heat of summer. But I knew if I wanted to keep the peace with the husband, I couldn't go crazy buying every happy color I saw. So I picked out three pairs to add to my rotation:
J. Crew Factory 5" Chino Short in Bright Sun - $19.50
Old Navy Everyday Printed Khaki Shorts in Mint Print - $8.97
Merona Nautical Shorts in Red Rave - $19.99
There were lots more options that I considered, but being faced with the possibility of a depleted wine budget can do wonders for a girl's restraint. Just sayin'. Here's some of the favorite ways I styled these new wardrobe additions over the past few months:
I realize this post might have been more timely at the beginning of summer, but the bonus of posting it now is that you can probably grab these shorts on sale (in preparation for next summer!) And all that money you save? Well, you just better be spending it on wine.
Happy Wednesday!
Outfit 1: Old Navy shorts + J. Crew Factory Polka Dot Popover + Boden Skinny Belt + Sam & Libby sandals (similar) + Fossil watch + Burberry sunnies
Outfit 2: Old Navy shorts + J. Crew ruffle tee (similar) + Betsy Johnson bow belt (similar) + Charlotte Russe bangle bracelets
Outfit 3: Old Navy shorts + Merona v-neck tee (similar) + polka dot sash (handmade) + J-41 sandals (similar) + Burberry sunnies
Outfit 4: Target shorts + Seven denim shirt (similar) + Merona leopard wedge sandal + J. Crew Factory droplet necklace
Outfit 5: Target shorts + J. Crew stripe tee (similar) + Gap seersucker blazer (similar) + Mossimo espadrille wedge (similar)
Outfit 6: Target shorts + Merona Peter Pan Collar blouse + Calvin Klein heels (similar) + Burberry sunnies
Outfit 7: J. Crew Factory short + LOL Vintage tank + Betsy Johnson belt + Steve Madden sandals + vintage jewelry
Outfit 8: J. Crew Factory short + J. Crew graphic tee + Gap cap-sleeve jacket (similar) + Lucky Penny sandals
Outfit 9: J. Crew Factory short + J. Crew striped crewneck tee (similar) + Merona red patent belt + Converse One Star tennis shoes (similar) + Red Sox cap
