Sometimes you buy an item of clothing envisaging a very specific style and purpose for it, these shorts were ‘supposed’ to be teamed with uber tanned legs, a simple chiffon blouse and pretty necklace (bright colours to show off my gorgeous tan), summer sandals to emphasise my perfect tanned feet and pedi’d toes. So umm, yeah, one can dream. Thanks to the gloriously schizophrenic British summer time, I’ve had to give these shorts an alternative purpose and style.
In my pre spring/summer excitement I bought myself lots of pretty summer items to make for the most awesome summer & festival filled wardrobe, but to my dismay, they’re still sat in my wardrobe waiting for those sunshine fuelled outings. So in order to not waste these beauties I’ve become quite accustomed to adding a pair of tights to pretty much every outfit going at the moment.
. Warehouse Floral Shorts . Tosphop ACTON Boots . H&M Vest . Topshop Denim Shirt .
. Primark Necklace . Vintage Bag .
This outfit is what I wore on Sunday, I had a fairly relaxed day baking cakes for a dinner party at my friends that evening. I baked my (I say my, I stole it off my sister ha) Banana cake recipe (see recipe section) – it was so fun to make and came out super well, although not the best one to date.
These warehouse shorts were bought back in April as a little birthday treat to myself, well that’s the excuse I used at the time. I haven’t managed to get much use out of them since then as the weathers not been all that delightful. Having worn them with tights though this weekend I’ll definitely be wearing them a bit more now, come rain or shine. These boots were another gift to myself, I think I was celebrating 20% off at Topshop or something, again not worn them much (because they KILLED my feet the first time) but will defo be wearing them more now after falling back in love with them this weekend.
I teamed the shorts with a very simple vest (new from H&M) and my denim shirt, just to make the outfit a bit more casual.
How are you styling your summer wardrobe in this weather? Any tips?
i actually love your boots and i guess there would be a reason to buy them seeing as we never have a real summer. why was i not born in Cali?! seriously!
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LOVE the shirt, its exactly what im looking for. I also really love the boots. Great look as usual! xo
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Lovely outfit, I bought loads of clothes in anticipation of sun and I have yet to wear them. I also bought these boots the other week, and whilst they’re so beautiful, I find them a nightmare to drive in, and they’re not the comfiest. I’m hoping they wear in quickly! x
Gr at this horrid british weather! Such a waste for summery clothes to, I have loads in my wardrobe that are waiting to get out! Love the shorts though and they look great paired with the tights and boots :) x
as soon as I bought some summer clothes it started to rain so I now just wear black tights with everything- I refuse to hide my new summer clothes in my wardrobe haha. I do love your shorts though, at least you know you have another way to wear them, they look great with your boots xo
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Oh well at least you can wear them and they still look great!
Xox Soph
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Such gorgeous shorts! I love the print so much! The shirt looks lovely with them aswell, also very in love with your boots x
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As usual, another lovely outfit! :) Loving the shoes and your denim shirt. x
Where us your turquoise ring from? I love it! Love outfit :)
Fantastic necklace and bag!
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great shorts!!
xx,
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love the shorts and the bag!!
xofemke.
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amazing outfit!!! love it!!
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like the shorts, they look so cute xx
In love with those shorts,honey!Love how you styled it with denim shirt and brown shades;)
xx
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the shorts look great styled with tights! although I hate when you have an outfit in your head & it doesn’t quite happen… nevermind hopefully the sun will reappear soon :) xx
I really like the way you’ve styled these shorts, they look really good with the denim shirt and tights :) I’m essentially just adding black tights to all my dresses :(
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Those are beautiful shorts!! and it is always good to have a backup =)
-V
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wow you’re so cute!
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beautiful shorts!!!!
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Those shorts are very sweet!
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I be this outfit! The shorts are beautiful and I love the boots. This is the only way I’ve worn shorts lately. It’s just too cold to wear them on their own! I’ve bought loads of summer dresses and a couple of maxi skirts that I’m so desperate to wear! Fingers crossed for some good weather. X
I love this look