It is hot, hot, hot here this week!! (And has been off and on for a few weeks now.) I can't say that I am a fan of the heat. My perfect weather is 70 and mildly sunny with a cool breeze and zero humidity. lol But I've already had to pull out the shorts and took the opportunity to style a fun summer outfit.
A week ago, we had a full day planned, ending with Bunco at a friend's house. This outfit was so great for staying cool in the weather. This Dressbarn top is new to my wardrobe. You may remember it from a Dressbarn fitting room post I put out this spring. When I first put it on, I loved the look of it. However, the crocheted material felt really stiff and scratchy so I didn't buy it. Flash-forward to mid-May when I went out shopping with my mother-in-law. I had some Dressbarn bucks to spend that week, so we headed to our more local store to look around. I tried this top on again and found it much softer and not scratchy at all. So I bought it!
I love the looser bell-shaped sleeves, V-neckline, and pointed hem. I think it provides a nice coverage of the tummy without being too long and bulky. It is really light-weight and, with the little spaces in the crochet, feels breezy enough for hot weather. I am wearing this in a 3X and find the fit to be spot on for me. I feel like it accentuates my curves nicely and skims over things I want it to hide. I paired the top with a bright apricot colored tank to keep everything light and fresh. I actually found that I have so many tanks I could pair it with that give it a different look by making certain colors pop. My brown and black tanks give it a depth and make the bright colors brighter. Each tank - kelly green, neon green, turquoise, red, etc. - changes the look just a bit and brings out different colors. It will be fun to try out different looks this summer and share them all with you.
I adore these Bermuda shorts from Lane Bryant (wearing a size 24). You may remember I bought them last summer and wore shorts for the first time since middle school. You can also see a couple other looks with them here and here. I love these shorts because they are comfy and stretchy, but hold their shape pretty well. They are long enough that I don't feel super self-conscious, cover any chub rub area, and seem proportioned to my body. I'm really happy I bought them. Some lady on the internet recently brought up that my legs are too white and pale and that I should "do something about them". But I love my pale legs and don't want to fuss with self-tanners and refuse to lay out in the sun. So that lady can take a hike!
Coincidentally, this new Charming Charlie necklace I bought a couple months ago goes perfectly with the top. They have identical colors, so it was a match made in wardrobe heaven.
Multi-Color Textured Pullover - Dressbarn
Genius Fit Bermuda Shorts - Lane Bryant
Kylie Sandal in Rose Gold - Trotters
Multi-Color Stone Necklace - Charming Charlie
Ribbed Tank - Old Navy
Do you have a favorite pair of shorts? What do you wear to beat the heat? What are your favorite things about summer outfits? Let me know in the comments!
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I LOVE this outfit Hailey! The colors and texture are so pretty. I also like that you can pair it with other colored tanks underneath to change up the look. I have not worn shorts in years and after a very hot summer last year, I refused to let this season go by without me having any to choose from. I now have several pair and prefer the style that is loose around the thigh for my body type. These Bermudas look great on you. And I too will be dawning pale legs as I have shown several times. I have started a self tanner regimen myself and I agree it is a pain to keep up on. I see nothing wrong with showing your natural skin tone, it's what makes us all beautiful in our own way. I do like to poke fun at myself saying you can never get lost in the dark when my glowing legs are around.
ReplyDeleteBesides my new found love of shorts, I am still a huge fan of maxi dresses in the summer months.
Janeane
Designing From My Closet
Thank you, Janeane!
DeleteI poke fun at myself too. Something along the lines of "My legs are so bright, you gotta wear shades", to the tune of that 80s song. lol I know they are pale and reflect the light. I just didn't think it was that big of a deal. Although, living in the Pacific Northwest MOST people are paler than the average. When I was a kid, I was super brown.
I'm really glad I caved at bought shorts. I've worn them a few times already this year and don't think much of it anymore. It has definitely got me scoping out different styles and colors as well. I do like that these are a little longer, so I don't feel quite so self-conscious. They are great starter shorts for sure! As for the top, I am so glad I found this softer one because it tells me it will mellow out and not be scratchy like the first one I tried on. I am really excited to change it up with different colors. I may just do a whole blog post on that.