Jean shorts (jorts) can be hot and sexy on one woman, and dangerously scary on another. Most of us have probably straddled that line in summers past. Katie knows you must understand the do’s and don’ts of denim shorts in order to pull them off this summer. Here’s the 411:
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Kate Walsh shows us how it’s done in her Citizens of Humanity cut-offs, super cute summer wedges and easy, breezy blouse.
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Denise Richards shows us how a mother of two can rock cut-offs. These are the right length with a peak-a-boo pocket and I love the grey super-soft t-shirt and tan leather tote.
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While we may not agree with all her choices in life, Lindsay Lohan shows us how
pairing jean shorts with a crisp white shirt will work every single time.
It’s a classic, chic summer look! |
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Citizens of Humanity “Rebel High Rise”
offers sleek high-waisted jean cut-offs.
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When I say denim shorts I’m obviously not talking about those “Mom shorts” that make everyone cringe. Thanks to some incredible new, modern styles, women and mothers of all ages are embracing slimming, sleek jean shorts that show off your stems and help you stay cool. I recently fell in love with Citizens of Humanity’s little denim cut-offs “Boogie Shorts” at KNIT WIT. Citizens of Humanity is offering a ton of different denim short styles for summer.
I picked up a pair of J Brand “The Cut-Off Short Low Rise” at KNIT WIT on Walnut Street this week. It’s a darker jean short with five pockets – just like my favorite pair of jeans. Cut-offs are an important staple in my summer wardrobe because I can take them from the city to shore without missing a beat. But with any pair of shorts, it was imperative that these fit me right and only show off my legs. No matter how gorgeous your tush is, it should NEVER be seen peeking out of your shorts.
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I don’t care if you are a skinny supermodel in Malibu – I don’t want to see your cheeks!
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In addition to denim shorts, I’ve noticed a lot of olive, khaki-colored and beachy blue shorts as of late. These colors are soft and can be neutral when pairing with lots of different patterns and colors. The J Brand “Military Patch Pocket Shorts” at KNIT WIT are khaki-colored shorts – like a cargo short but without all that bulk and side pockets that make you look like you’re smuggling loaves of bread on your hips. James Perse super-lux cotton drawstring shorts come in a variety of soft colors like the blue First Lady Michelle Obama recently wore.
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First Lady Michelle Obama wears a pair of blue, cuffed shorts deplaning Air Force One to complete her comfortable, casual summer look. Her legs look great!
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The perils of shorts can be plenty. Let’s look at some more no-no’s.
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Hilary Duff gets the cut-off shorts ALL WRONG
here with white heels and a wonky fly.
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You’ve got to have the right footwear or your shorts will look all wrong! The Margate KNIT WIT has some incredible new shoes that pair well with shorts. Brand new DVF heels will make your legs look dynamo but I also love wearing funky summer sandals and clogs with mine. The Knit Wit in Margate, NJ is exclusively offering a variety of amazing Calleen Cordero shoes, including the Platinum Metallic Karma 1/2 Foam Sandal or Claudia 2 Metallic Gunmetal Leather Clog. WAY better than these white nightmares Hilary is wearing with her cut-offs.
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Vanessa Hudgens short, cuffed jean shorts
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Whether you are a size 2 or 12 there’s never an excuse for your buttons to look like they are going to pop! If you look to your right, a thin woman’s fly looks like it’s trying to break out of jail. This is a sure fire way to look terrible.
And with a multitude of layers and thigh-high boots Katie knows you’d sweat your ass off wearing Vanessa Hudgens‘ outfit in July.
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Sure, Jessica Simpson is heavier today than her Daisy Duke days, but she’s no fatty. Why does she look like a stuffed sausage?! Never buy shorts that cut into your thighs! A little longer and a size up and Jessica would look Cali-casual and cuter.
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Katie knows jorts and shorts can be scary if you don’t understand how to wear them. But take my advice and your stems will look fab all summer long!
Kisses,
Katie
