Wearing shorts after 40

This is a subject that many fashion bloggers discuss and every one is going to have an opinion. Like many I think the issue of wearing shorts as one gets older has to do with fit first and foremost, then comfort and modesty.

I wear shorts most days of the week during the summer as our activities include outdoor outings (and it gets hot and humid here in the South), the pool and hanging out with the kids. Most of my shorts are either 4 or 5 inches long with a pair of burmuda shorts thrown in there. I think that shorts can look classy and appropriate as long as they cover you well and fit well. Too tight or too baggy will not look pretty, too long or too short will look awkward. An inseam length might look appropriate on one person but not another.

Here are some of my outfits of the day looks from the past month. If traveling abroad, I do not typically wear shorts unless I were to go to a beach location.At the beach and on roadtrips though, shorts are my friends.

One of my favorite looks has been this JC penney shirt with my Target 5 inch denim shorts.

Two looiks with my old Old Navy pair of shorts. These are starting to show some wear with fading but I think they will be good till the end of the season!

My new mustard shorts from Target: I think these are 4 inch and I can tell the difference when I sit. I feel the most comfortable in 5 inch long shorts.

Fun print shorts for Schein: I added these also to my shorts collection this year. They are different than what I typically wear so a nice challenge for me fashion wise!

Lastly my pair of bermuda shorts: I had a couple more pairs but they did not fit at the waist anymore. These are not as opaque as I would like and have a small stain so they will need to be replaced next year! I dressed the up a little with the wedges and fancier top.

Hope these outfits inspired you to pull out your shorts: wear what is comfortable and flattering!

A bientôt!

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