Shorts go by many names: Bermuda, Daisy Duke, cut-offs, board. Whatever you call them, it’s time to liberate them from the dusty corners of your closet. Unlike in seasons past, I’m actually ahead of the shorts game this year. A few weeks ago, I wandered into a Free People store on Magazine Street, and there they were, what would become my new favorite shorts. So unapologetically long, it felt almost scandalous. Could I really wear these not quite capris, but far from standard length short shorts? I thought, why not? I tried them on and to my surprise, they felt fresh. Not ironically ‘90s or surfer-dude kitschy, but contemporary. An unexpectedly yummy style cocktail of Hailey Bieber meets Julia Roberts.
Key to keeping this look contemporary is how you style it. The younger set are pairing them with a crop top or tight white tee, but I’m loving a cotton blouse, linen vest or mock neck tank. If I don’t have a belt that works, I make sure to tuck in any flowy top. Otherwise, the look reads ’90s hip hop, which is very hard to pull off. The shoes are also of utmost importance to nailing the look. Loafers refine the look while boots or thong sandals give it a more youthful edge.
In addition to my favorites from Free People, here are a few great options to try out at local stores near you. The question is, how low will you dare to go ??
Rivers Short, Lakan
Nolan High Rise Shorts, Saks Fifth Avenue
Cotton Shorts, Saks Fifth Avenue
Longline Short, Angelique Boutique
Wide Leg Short, Febe
Denim Bermuda Short, Banana Republic
Longline Linen Shorts, Cos
Raz Short, Pied Nu
20” Classic Short, Ballin’s
Trouser Short, Saks Fifth Avenue
Embroidered Linen Short. Moda Operandi
Sale & Event Picks:
Through Sunday: Easter Promotion (find an egg in store and receive a discount), Angelique
Through April 17: 30% Off Diamonds, Porter Lyons
April 17 (4-7 p.m.): Open House with New Arrivals, Light Snacks and Local Art, Eclectic Home
April 19: Spring Market, Val’s
Through April 26: Susu Kearney Pottery Exhibition, NOAFA
Ongoing: Baker Furniture Spring Sale, Villa Vici
