I heart formal shorts and own 3 pairs (grey, white and denim). I love my casual denim shorts for running errands in the summer and my grey, cotton-sateen shorts to showcase my gams when out for summer cocktails with friends.
How to Wear
Because the attention will be on your legs, I don’t recommend wearing your formal shorts with a skimpy tank top. My Nana always says, only show off one body part at a time. So if your legs (and high heels) are the focus of your outfit, pair with a loose, vintage blouse or a sleeveless, ruffled top beneath your bf blazer. You don’t want your top half to be too tight or revealing–always keep classic style in mind.
Work Appropriateness
Formal shorts, unless knee length, are not work appropriate. Unless you work in the fashion industry or are a hostess at one of those restaurants, reserve your formal shorts for evenings or weekend getaways–they’re too short to be taken seriously by your superiors.
The 80′s called…
If you’re really into the 80′s look, rock your formal shorts with black tights underneath — nothing says 80′s better than my childhood style icon Stephanie Tanner rockin’ formal shorts on my fave show, Full House. I won’t be heading back to the future anytime soon and wearing my shorts with thick, black tights. But give it a go if you dare…
Celebrity Style
Check out how these celebs appropriately rock the formal short look:
Courtesy of whowhatwear.com
Of Note
Remember ladies, just because it’s in style doesn’t mean that it’s your style. Choose the one that works for you to achieve optimal classic, chic, contemporary style.
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Thanks so much for the comment.
the message is simple and clear..’only show off one body part at a time’..i like this article..
Your Nana is a smart lady
I have shied away from formal shorts in the past — but these looks are pretty cute! Now I just need to get some colour on my pasty white legs….