How to Wear Novelty Print Shorts

Well it’s hot here in Arizona! At least it was hot the day we took these photos in Scottsdale. So, while I’ll still continue to show some spring looks, I’m officially calling it shorts season here in the southwest. And since I picked up these darling watermelon embroidered shorts at the Talbots Friends & Family sale I thought we’d begin with how to wear novelty print shorts.

GOOD NEWS!!! – Talbots has extended their Friends & Family sale, so these items are still 30% off. PLUS you can get one full-price item for 40% off with code MOM40.

Up front I need to ask for a little grace. Please forgive the wrinkles in my clothing, the sunglasses and the mussed hair. We’d just driven 3 hours and hopped out of the car to snap these photos. So this is real life, y’all. Swollen ankles and all. Ha!

However, the heat of the day is exactly why I’d chosen to wear these cool watermelon embroidered shorts and sleeveless button up shirt. Hot days call for cotton and loose fitting clothes.

I think novelty print or embroidered shorts like these are fun and youthful looking. But I also think you have to be careful how you style them. They can look too young or contrived if paired wrong.

So what’s the key? I think it’s smart to top your novelty shorts with a more sophisticated or clean cut top. Keep it simple and chic. While I love the look I’ve created with this sleeveless blouse, you could also wear a plain white tee, a feminine but simple summer sweater or a solid tank.

These chino shorts fit oh so well. They feature a 7″ inseam and have just enough stretch with 2% spandex. They have front and rear pockets and a zipper and hook front closure. I’m wearing a size 8, so they’re TTS.

I’m finally wearing the star and moon earrings I mentioned in my April Favorites post. They’re in my upper holes while I’m wearing simple small gold hoops in the lower holes.

I wore my Chloe charm adjustable necklace and my super star necklace. And you’ll find my sunglasses here, but these are a less expensive option.

I love a straw handbag during the summer. I picked up this one at the Talbots Friends & Family sale. It’s also available in navy.

My shoes are from last year, but these are similar and available in both gold and silver.

I’m playing it fairly safe this summer and have ordered only black, white and denim shorts, other than these. But I know I’ll enjoy wearing these novelty shorts occasionally, too. And when I do I’ll keep the look simple and chic by going basic up top and keeping my accessories very pared down and grown-up.

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GOOD NEWS!!! – Talbots has extended their Friends & Family sale, so these items are still 30% off. PLUS you can get one full-price item for 40% off with code MOM40.

Thanks so much for dropping in today. Are you wearing shorts yet? I’ll confess, I’m not wearing them daily yet. But when we drove into the Phoenix area it was in the triple digits. Yikes! What kinds of shorts do you enjoy wearing? Let me know if you’d like to see certain kinds of styles in a future post.

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