If you recall, last summer I went through a shorts renaissance. That cannot be the word I mean, and yet that is the word I am sticking with.
Anyway, I found a new pair of shorts this summer – after trying on many, many, MANY pairs. It fits my specific requirements: high rise, roomy leg openings, and free shipping. This year I also added “not too short” to my list of Shorts Musts, and these adhere to that criterion as well.
Madewell Relaxed Mid-Length Denim Shorts (image from nordstrom.com)
They are a leeeeetle too ripped for my taste, but not terribly so. They are very flattening (not to be confused with flattering, which they are not) in the buttular region, which takes a lot of doing when it comes to my particular rear. Fortunately, I have reached the phase of life where a) no one is looking at my rear and b) I don’t really care what anyone thinks about my rear anyway. Also, if, like me, you happen to have a thigh/hip to waist ratio that deviates from what American Fashion considers to be “normal,” they may be a leeeetle bit loose in the waist area. I have been addressing the issue with the other aspect of my Summer Uniform, which is a long, loose tank top.
I have this in white and grey:
Madewell Whisper Shout Cotton V-Neck Tank (image from nordstrom.com)
And this, in black and red:
Caslon Muscle Tank (image from nordstrom.com)
This is what I plan to wear every day this summer, unless it is cool, in which case I will wear the Caslon track-style linen pants I now own in green and grey, or unless something fancy is called for, in which case I will wear my scoop neck tiered flare dress from Ann Taylor.
I love the idea of a summer uniform and I really like yours. It’s cute and also practical.
I’ve been hearing so much about Madewell, I wonder if they ship to Canada! I love long tank tops. They seem to be harder to find lately!
Love your choices. I also have an issue with the waist to hip ratio. Basically straight up and down, built like a 12 year old boy. So no I don’t need flattening in the butt (nature and the years have looked after that) but many shirts & skirts are too tight in the waist when they fit everywhere else. Long tank tops camouflage the undone button!
I had not heard of the brand Madewell. I really like those tanks and my current tanks are begging to be replaced. Thanks for the tip. I’m learning to live with a shorts dessert. I just can’t find shorts that meet my requirements. A few years ago the trend was REALLY tight shorts in the thigh area, so every time I sat down or bent over, I had to adjust the shorts as they’d bunched up on my upper leg. Whose idea was this? My current summer uniform is my Royal Robbins skort. Love it for being strechy and having pockets and being a neutral color. Plus pure comfort as a bonus. I might never buy shorts again, if I find more of these skorts.
Yes, WHO is enjoying these super tight shorts?!?!