A Summer Look + Ageless Style Linkup
I love a great blazer and this look was a fun one to create for a summer look. I wore to girls night a few weeks back. I am loving how the brightly colored J. Crew shorts pop against the black and white.
Finding a pair of shorts long enough for my age but also short enough to hit in just the right spot is sometimes a challenge. This is why I love J. Crew and J. Crew Factory shorts. With so many lengths to choose from I’m positive there is an option for everyone. I wear the 4″ or 5″.
It has been two years since the last time I splurged on a few Stella & Dot pieces but I’m loving this layered rebel cluster necklace and striped clutch. This clutch was sold out but is now back in stock!!
A great black blazer is a must for my closet and this one turns 12 in July!! And of course who doesn’t love to extend their legs as much as possible with a great wedge? Loving this one that is on sale and in a great pattern.
What is your favorite summer look?
I love the bold stripes with the bright shorts, too! And I never thought to add a blazer with shorts, but it looks fabulous! And those shoes, of course, are fantastic! Goregous outfit! I struggle with shorts length, too, but I have decided to heck with it all, shorter ones look better on me than longer, so I have thrown caution and age to the wind and wear what looks best and feels great!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Love this look! I've been hesitant to wear blazers with shorts but you are convincing me to. I could totally copy this outfit from my closet, (I mean recreate, haha) minus the wedges. And this makes the second time I've seen these wedges and I'm beginning to think I need them.
Great look!! the blazer really takes it from casual to smart casual and polished. The wedges are brilliant – thank you for hosting.
Are you kidding?!! You wear a blazer so well and you could totally pop one on with shorts!! Can't wait to see your recreation. 🙂
Amen Shelbee! I finally tossed all my "walking" shorts and opt for the shorter length now. Finding a cut that is loser at the heaviest part of my leg instead of the thinnest definitely gives the appearance of thinner over all. You only live once…let those legs shine!!
Thank you Celia!
Your hair looks so good in these photos. As always, you are rocking the whole ageless look.
Great summer look! Love the bag!
Love how you really classed up a pair of shorts!!
And that clutch? So darling!!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Love it! Perfect work outfit if only the nuns would let me where shorts! Ha!
Totally digging your outfit! Such classy style! 🙂
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Makeup, Style and Sugar
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I love this!!
Jaymie
This might be my most favorite outfit on you!! SO pretty, classic and stylish!! Love it ALL!
And Ageless…you ARE….you always look spectacular. And those legs go on for miles girl, you wear shorts so well!!!
Great Look! I do love the bright shorts against the black blazer. I have bought more shorts this year to dress up or down. You look great!
Thanks for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
I love this look! I know what you mean about finding a good length on shorts, especially because I am tall. I like being able to choose from a longer length. The orange looks great with the black and white.
Love love love the black and white stripes with the red shorts! Great outfit!
Geez hottie! You look fabulous as always 🙂
Love, love, love this look, Shelly! I just love how you mimic the stripes all the way down this look. All of my shorts are this length and I find them much more flattering, especially since I am short. I have been on a mission to add more colorful blazers to my wardrobe and have developed quite the collection over the past couple of months, so there will be many more blazer and shorts combos on the blog.
You look great! So funny that if I were to buy the 4" or 5" shorts they would be near my knees, I get the 3.5" ones…and they look the same as you, so yes I do think they have something for everyone! And I bought that jacket! It has the cutest black and white striped piping inside, not like anyone would see, but I know it's there and it's super cute 🙂 It fits great too, so comfy.
Love this look Shelly! The wedges are perfection!
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
Really cute – love your wedges!
Thanks Michelle! Totally trying to decide if I want to grow out my bangs so a little bobby pin has been my friend lately.
Haha…..dang nuns
Thanks Jodie! I have seriously fallen in love with this clutch quickly!
Isn't this clutch fun?!!
I bet your long legs look amazing in a pair of shorts!! Can't wait to see your fun looks.
Oh goodness Andrea…I have so been lazy about taking care of my skin and not feeling ageless so thanks sweet lady!!
Ahh….thanks Shaunacey!
Thanks Jaymie!
Thanks so much Mary! I totally would not trade being tall but it is a challenge sometimes!
Thanks so much! This one definitely made me feel confident.
Ha! Thanks Amanda!
Oh my gosh Sarah….I totally was crushing on the inside of the jacket too! I am always crazy for little touches like that. I have a pair of trouser pants from White House Black Market that have a little message scrolled on the inside of the waist band and every time I go to the ladies room it makes me smile. 🙂
Thank you Cathy! They were definitely a bargain find for me.
Oh my goodness that is so cute about the message. Why doesn't everyone do that?!
Next week I'm doing a summer theme on Tuesday Talk so I'll be featuring all this pretty on my post!
I love your look. It's classic but fun and those wedges? Rock 'em girl.
Such a cute look. I love the idea of a blazer with shorts. Such a classic look.
I love wearing outfits like this! And thanks for the tip on where to find shorts. I do love the 5" length. 🙂 gwingal
The 5" have worked so well for me! Hope you find some to love. Happy Friday!
Thanks Daenel! I am always cold when we go head to dinner so it just seems to be a perfect little pairing. Happy Friday!
Ha! I love the wedges most because they definitely give the appearance of a higher bootie and more in shape legs! Happy Friday!
I'm so happy it's summer Michelle! Can't wait to ready your post.
I love the double stripes of this outfit!
Thank you for being a part of TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you soon!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Loving that fun striped clutch! It's fabulous paired with more stripes and red shorts! You look fabulous for a night out!
Thank you Laura! This was a super fun one to pull together!
Thanks for hosting Alice!