We thought putting together a post with some helpful tips and ideas on how to wear might encourage some of you guys to pull on some white shorts this summer. Try matching white shorts with an array of patterns and your favorite colors. Fit is important with any pair of shorts, but especially white. A loose, baggy fit looks sloppy, and a tight fit can look just downright frightful. We think the most flattering fit is a slim-fit but one that has wiggle room in the thighs.
The true reason could be much simpler: After Labor Day, the first Monday of September, became a federal holiday in , it came to mark the end of summer. Vacationers packed away their breezy white dresses and linen button-downs in favor of darker-hued clothing, like navy suits and gray sweaters. Regardless of how this subjective rule really came about, no one in should feel the need to follow it.
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Smith-Cameron Is in Control. Christian Vierig. The History of Not Wearing White After Labor Day In the late 19th century—long before you could wear jeans to a Michelin-starred restaurant—the society ladies were engaged in an invisible battle with the nouveau riche, one that could only be won by the subtle manipulation of fashion.
Coco Chanel in , sticking it to those 19th-century mean girls. Think cotton and linen, which are breathable and comfortable to wear. And for those slight breeze days, a loose-knit cotton v-neck sweater, denim jacket, or lightweight hoodie can serve as a topper. White and chambray blue is a beautiful and bright color combination, perfect for summer and an excellent option for the beach outfits.
The white shorts in this outfit are a little loose and made of light cotton, not denim. They have a tan line going down the sides that matches perfectly with the hat. They also have cute cuffed hems which make them a little dressier than denim or cutoffs. These white shorts have a very relaxed vibe, and they are neither too dressy or too casual. They are perfect for an afternoon of shopping and a seaside lunch or dinner.
The chambray tank is a halter style with a pretty crisscross back that also has a relaxed and loose vibe. I added a summer straw hat and mini crossbody to complete the outfit. Both are for practical purposes: the hat helps to keep the intense sun off my face, and bare shoulders and the purse carries everything I need for a summer day.
I also had a blue denim jacket that matches the color of the chambray tank because it was a little cold when we arrived at the beach early in the morning. You could also pair the outfit with a loosely knit scoop or V-neck sweater or even a white denim jacket! The paisley printed boat shoes were the perfect finishing touch. They worked so well because of the significant contrast between them and the white shorts. A colorful pair of beaded sandals would also look great.
In this second cute and casual white shorts outfit, I wore an adorable pair of white crocheted shorts, which can be dressed up or dressed down. I chose to pair them with a white flowy top and then finished it off with a light-wash denim jacket since it was a bit chilly in Santa Monica that day. Since the outfit was primarily white, I added some colorful beaded sandals and a suede fringe bag, making the outfit slightly Bohemian. This outfit would also work for an art and wine or music festival, and you could swap out the top for a boyfriend tee or switch the crocheted shorts with white lightweight cotton or denim shorts.
In this white shorts outfit I want to share is a decidedly dressed-up white summer outfit. My shorts are not entirely white but have the addition of the floral embellishment but this does count as an all-white shorts outfit. They add a little extra oomph to the look, especially since florals are a favorite summer print. I paired these cute white shorts with a simple form-fitting white cotton t-shirt and a very angular-cut blazer. To complete this jean shorts outfit I wanted to bring some of the colors in the flowers down to my shoes.
To do this, I wore the lovely bright and neutral tangerine sandals. The shoes balance the print on the white shorts and dress the outfit up considerably.
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