Silk and Shorts

Investment Piece: Silk and Shorts
Investment Piece: Silk and Shorts
Investment Piece: Silk and Shorts

Are you a shorts person? Like a real shorts person? I feel like at this time of the year (summer), shorts are everywhere. And it’s hot- they feel good. But sometimes I can hear my grandmother’s voice in head saying that women of a certain age shouldn’t show their knees.

Which is laughable. But when things are in your head?

It’s not that I don’t wear shorts- because I do. And I love them. From cutoffs to “nicer” pairs (like these crepe Bermuda ones).
I wear heels with shorts. I wear shorts formally. I’ll tell you that I don’t know about wearing shorts, but then I wear them in all the ways. I over-think wearing shorts, and throw on any shirt/sweater/swimsuit with shorts. It’s both a contridiction and a stable choice.
During short season there is one combo I love- pairing shorts with a silk (or silky) shirts. It’s a bit of elevation, sophistication, and makes me feel both classic and edgy, all at the same time. Pair with heels and a chic clutch? Perfect for any sort of summer soiree.

Investment Piece: Silk and Shorts
Investment Piece: Silk and Shorts
Investment Piece: SIlk and Shorts

The trick with silk and shorts? Not over heating (sweat and silk are not a chic combo!). Not being afraid of color, mixing silk with silk (not pictures here), or even a patterned silk. This combo was a bit more stated (the shoes and the clutch- both bought vintage- do the talking) but it felt right at home at the outdoor cocktail party on this summer evening.

Though to be fair, an outfit like this would be just as at home on an early fall evening. Or day. Let’s not limit ourselves.

What I love about the silk and short combo is that while it works, it’s still a bit surprising! We (I) think of silk as a more dressy option, and shorts as more of a casual one. And yet- they go together.
How do you wear your silk during the hotter months? And what do you wear with shorts? I would love to know-especially if you wear silk and shorts together!
Xo RA

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Investment Piece: SIlk and Shorts

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RachelAdelicia

Actress, avid shopper, and a lover of fashion. Hoping to make the world a better place one pair of shoes at a time.