Shorts and Angles

Your Stylist applies STEAM principles to a summer staple and we all win

I’m gonna whisper something in your ear don’t be scared… shorts.

A “yes” short via Free People

This word used to make me run for the hills. I’ll never forget when a girl in my middle school told me I had “big legs” and that shorts were “not for me”. Can you even?! That was mean, but I don’t fear shorts anymore, and neither should you. Here’s why.

Not all shorts are created equal. And once upon a time, the only shorts you could get were from the mall, or pants you chopped into shorts (I’m no stranger to this activity). Now we have hundreds of options, and so many brands that know how to make a flattering short. Let’s get into it!

The science of flattering shorts is easy - the more a short flares at the sides, the smaller it’s going to make your thighs look. Here are two shorts for comparison:

The flare on the outside makes legs look longer - cute shorts in my favorite cut from The Great

For comparison:

These shorts from Everlane are fine, but the straight cut isn’t ideal

More cute shorts working for us, not against us:

Linen Shorts from AYR

Striped shorts from Madewell

And this high waisted denim option from MANGO

Pair with this insane bag from &other stories and I’m already jealous of your outfit

Straw Tote

More things I’m loving right now:

Pretty AND functional phone jewelry please! This pearl chain from Ossa New York is a win Jacket is from An Only Child

Next up for me will be this moonstone version (I can see a rabbit hole forming now…)

I nearly stole these cute retro socks from Target off my friend’s feet at pilates (thanks for the tip Robin!)

Enjoy the first glimpses of summer and I’ll see you next week! As always, it’s a joy to have you on my style journey, and an even bigger joy to be part of yours!

xo

Abby