If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen my post yesterday afternoon about getting my ring back from being sized and shopping for spring tops. Lately the weather here in north Florida has been so hot and sticky, and in getting ready every morning I've been noticing a lack of cute flowy tops in my closet. My choices seem to mostly consist of long sleeved tops/sweaters and basic tees... not very much in between! So after picking up my ring, I decided to pop into a couple places in the mall to scan for sales. I also had a return to make at Old Navy, and then over the weekend I had seen this cute blouse at Bass Pro Shops while shopping with my brother and I decided to take a second look.
No luck at the mall, but I picked up this blouse at Old Navy and then I went home with the peachy one from Bass Pro!
Another thing I realized quite quickly yesterday was that the shorts I was wearing really need to go. As I've gotten older, I've realized how much I really just don't care for short shorts. I realize I am still quite young, only 22, and I know I have the legs for shorter shorts... but I honestly am not comfortable sitting in them, and I think my legs look longer in longer shorts!
I remember reading an article in a fashion magazine years ago about choosing shorts to fit you, and how to figure out what inseam works with your body type. After fussing with mine all afternoon, I decided to make a little assessment when I got home, keeping that article in mind. In the pink ones, my 3" J. Crew chino's, the hem sits at the widest part of my thigh. When your shorts hit at the widest part of your thigh, it affects the way your torso looks, the way your legs look... long story short, you end up looking a lot shorter than you are! As you can see in the pictures, my 4" cobalt J. Crew chino's and my mint jean shorts are much better. They hit right where the thigh is starting to slim down, which creates a more elongated look. As a result, I look taller in both overall height and torso height.
So out with the old short shorts, and I'll be keeping my eye out for some new longer pairs post-Europe. A few that have already caught my eye...
I'm enjoying the warming weather for sure, but I wish the humidity would go away! Is spring starting where you are? Are you having to adapt your wardrobe?
--Caroline
Shorts are a tough thing to shop for. I feel like I look much better in shorter shorts while longer shorts make me look shorter! Sounds crazy I know. However, I think your cobalt pair are the most flattering on you. The length, tightness level, and color look lovely on you! I bet shopping will be easier now that you know what works best!
ReplyDeleteYou found a cute top at Bass Pro Shops?? I'm quite impressed. I figured they were like REI and mainly sold outdoorsy type clothes. What a great find!