The Shorts Story
Blouse: OVI Fab’rik Boutique (similar) | Callahan Shorts: Lilly Pulitzer | Shoes: TOMS | Bag: Longchamp | Bracelet: Chewbeads (yes, it’s a teething bracelet for Lilly!) | Watch: Michael Kors | Earrings: Lia Sophia | Necklaces: Apricot Lane Boutique (similar) & White Plum c/o
I apologize if the title of this post is misleading… there isn’t really a “story” about these shorts, per se. It’s really more just the fact that I’m wearing shorts. Or something.
I realize that one of my buttons is undone in the photo below… I didn’t realize it until it was too late. Oh well.
Let’s have some #realtalk for a moment, okay? And this is not to start some sort of pity party or anything like that… I hate my legs. If I had to pick one part of my body that I dislike the most, it would be my legs. Sure, there are parts of my body that I DO like, but I’ve never liked my legs. And so shorts or even short skirts have just always made me feel uncomfortable.
Plus, so many shorts these days are just WAY too short. I’m just not cut out for shorts that are up to my rear, if ya know what I’m saying.
Anyway, it’s no secret I love Lilly Pulitzer and I finally got my hands on a pair of Callahan shorts and I’m so obsessed with them. The fit is PERFECT, the length is ideal, and they hold up – they don’t fade or fray or wrinkle or stretch… they just wear really well. The only problem I have now is that I want them in every color and pattern, however that would not bode well for my bank account.
I think the moral of this story is really about the fact that even if you aren’t confident in your legs or shorts or skirts are difficult for you to wear and feel confident in, it’s really about finding the RIGHT pair or the RIGHT skirt that works for your body.
Heck, that’s the moral of the story for ALL clothing, in my opinion. When something FITS well it makes a WORLD of difference. Right?!
What about you? What do you do that helps you feel more confident in what you wear?
You’re so right about shorts – I love my legs from the knee down (okay, so my calves…), but not so much my thighs. It makes it really difficult for me to buy shorts, but when you find some with a great fit, it makes all the difference! 🙂 I tend to wear a lot of skirts and dresses in the summers anyways, because I prefer how they look and feel on me, so I don’t have many pairs of shorts, but these look awesome! I love that wonderful yellow blouse as well 🙂
I agree…fit makes all the difference when it comes to clothing. It is soooo difficult to find shorts that aren’t slutty short shorts. When did butt cheeks hanging out of shorts become in style?! The length of your shorts are perfect and the colors/print is so fun!
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I agree – there are SO many shorts that are just far too short!
xx Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
OH, sweet friend, you look amazing.
You didn’t know me before I lost 50 lbs. With that weight came a ton of insecurity. No matter if I’m a size 6 or 16, I hate my legs and upper arms. All four extremities are fluffy and have been since I was about 3 months old. My mom cut the bands of my tops when I was little. To get pants to fit my legs, they are always too big elsewhere. I know I’m created in His image, but it’s hard.
So, I didn’t wear shorts from 1999 until 2009. In 2009 I branched back in to walking shorts and felt some confidence wearing long shorts and wedges.
But two years ago I started wearing a shorter length. I am still self-conscious because I still don’t love my legs but when they fit and when it’s hot, it’s OK and i move on.
I might have to save up for these Lilly’s, though….
You look amazing in those shorts!! I could see myself wearing those and I could see my teen daughter loving them too!! Great find! And you are rocking those shorts!! Go girl! Susan
You look fab in these! I know what you mean about shorts being too short! I feel my thighs are just too big and my calves are too small so I tend to wear skirts instead of shorts. However when I do find that pair that just fits right I wear the heck out of them!!
xo, Lee
I really don’t like shorts either – but I’m coming to accept them – to the shock of my husband. Summer just gets too darn hot and running around with the kids in skirts doesn’t always work. Those shorts are darn cute on you!
I know how you feel! I almost never even wear a skirt anymore, but I think this summer I’ll get a cute knee length summer skirt and give it a try again! You look adorable, I think we are always harder on ourselves than anyone else. 🙂