Wearing Long Shorts
Long shorts area back for the summer of 2019. This is good for me because I haven’t worn short shorts since I was thirty. I feel more comfortable in longer shorts. And, even though the trends often changed, I stuck to what I felt looked best on me. I’m also seeing a lot of long shorts paired with blazers. This is some what of a flashback to the 90’s. I had a few of those short suits back then. I liked them, but I no longer have them, so I will need to recreate the look.
Long shorts are perfect for transitioning from daytime to evening
Silk or fine linen shorts pair nicely with a flowy blouse or a lace camisole under a blazer. Add a pair of strappy sandals and it’s a great evening look. During the daytime you can wear cotton, denim, or longer cargo shorts with tee shirts and fun tops.
Biker shorts have also made a comeback from the 90’s but those are something I personally will not try. I just think they are very athletic looking and meant for a much younger generation.
Mix and Match
Right now, you are seeing short suits where the material of the shorts matches the jacket. You can transform a pair of shorts you already own into a short suit just by wearing them with a blazer from your closet.
Hems can either be cuffed or uncuffed. Shirts can be tucked or untucked. You pretty much can style you shorts in whichever way you like.
Higher waisted, and paperbag waisted are two of the newer looks for this season summer shorts. One thing I wouldn’t do is wear heels with your shorts. I may have been guilty of this back in the 90’s, but now the look is more of a relaxed. I would choose flats, or a kitten heel to wear with longer shorts for summer.
Depending on the style, you could also pair a low bootie with denim shorts for a country-chic look. For example, you can add a breezy blouse and a leather belt to your long denim shorts and it’s perfect for an outdoor concert on the lawn.
Whatever style you decide fits you best, I think women our age can enjoy the longer shorts they are showing for summer. Daytime or evening they will keep us covered in all the right places.
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