https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:33:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing/page/2#post-1109311 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 03:54:19 +0000 sarah 1109311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so late to this, but 3 is my fave! Hooray! You are so totally cool. And that is a very fun story about Angela Merkel... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing/page/2#post-1108813 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:35:25 +0000 Scarlet 1108813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, it's good to hear you like the tall pointy boots too. I like having the extra leg coverage. I guess you are right about our sad history </p> <p>Ariadne, what a compliment, thank you!</p> <p>Jude, thank you also for the great compliments. I am so glad you like the OTK boots and the tweedy jacket.</p> <p>Claire, queen got-it-together, thank you!</p> <p>You know what, I am starting to lean to number 3 now because I am liking the high neck. Also that sweater is an orphan I have hung onto for years as in 15 years because I just like it somehow, so it would be great to give it a new outing. I am considering wearing a waist length very thin down jacket as a coat but I can't decide if I should cover up more. </p> <p>Shin dig is tomorrow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing/page/2#post-1108654 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 15:37:06 +0000 Anonymous 1108654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet, you look amazing! I really like the tops in 3 and 9 with the shorts. I realize you might need a topper though. It's hard to make out the details of your black blazers, but a long one with a low stance should be pretty flop-proof. These work into a party capsule nicely, and I'll bet you'll be the only there wearing dressy shorts. Fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1108648 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 15:29:22 +0000 Jude 1108648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the last outfit that you posted and hope this is the one you'll end up wearing. Still, you have my blessing to wear outfit 4 whenever you&nbsp;feel like it&nbsp;;-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1108172 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 00:37:31 +0000 Ariadne 1108172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really, really love #1. &nbsp;LOVE it, especially if you go with the pointy booties as Angie suggested. &nbsp;It looks like something you'd see in Japan.</p> <p>I also loved 2 and 7. &nbsp;9 and 10 are great but not festive enough. They'd be great for going out for dinner or something like that.</p> <p>Love 13 too but would wear the pointy boots. &nbsp;The tall boots don't seem to fit with&nbsp;the vibe of the shorts. &nbsp;I think it's the contrast stitching--too casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107958 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 20:40:19 +0000 CocoLion 1107958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, my favorite outfits feature the tall pointy toe boots. &nbsp;I just love the way a tall boot looks with shorts or minis. &nbsp;If you have OTK boots that would be super on trend with these shorts.</p> <p>Second, I like the shorts with the tops in 3, 9, 11 and 13 best.</p> <p>And my favorite topper/jacket is the one shown in 2 and 7.</p> <p>Some of the tops have great casual potential too, but I provided my votes based on dressier party occasions.</p> <p>And what a thrill to see Angela Merkel! &nbsp;True, impossible in the US. &nbsp;Too much sad history. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107948 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 20:25:34 +0000 Scarlet 1107948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, I got these ones in black/silver because the saleslady warned that the gold ones come off as greenish somehow. You have to check the zoom to see the sparkle.</p> <p><a href="http://www.falke.com/de/damen/feinstruempfe/falke-lurex-rib.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.falke.com/de/damen/.....x-rib.html</a></p> <p>I actually like the ones you suggested better, but the par-tay is on Tuesday. I also got some black sheer hose to try but they made me feel a bit naked combined with the shortness of the shorts. To be honest I wish these shorts were slightly longer, but everything I have seen this season has been shorty short. I hope I am petite enough to get away with it.</p> <p>You should buy those hose. They are sure to come in handy sooner or later, and personally I always find myself in the annoying position of running around at the last minute for special occasion hose when something comes up. I have quite a treasure trove of hose, but not much for special occasions.</p> <p>These are the new lurex hose. You can't really see the sparkle in the photo, but you can accurately see the weight of them--neither opaque nor sheer.</p> <p>ETA: my sweater is still in need of ironing/steaming/fluffing to achieve its true fluffy cloud-like nature. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107909 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 19:05:41 +0000 Ornella 1107909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Scarlet, those are the ones :-)&nbsp;I am so tempted to buy them now and just have them ready for sometimes when I'll need sparkly spotty hose...</p> <p>Which ones did you buy?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107905 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 19:03:16 +0000 Angie 1107905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*happy dance*&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107825 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 17:28:00 +0000 Scarlet 1107825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jeannie, Bella, Angie, and Jude. I picked up some new tights today. I will try to post the final result this week. I'll have to practice putting my hair up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107798 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 16:45:55 +0000 Jude 1107798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like many of these combinations, but I can't get over 4. So freakin' cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107773 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 16:23:17 +0000 Angie 1107773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let us know which renditions you end up wearing. Love that you're making the effort to look festive and&nbsp;different for the holidays. Have fun. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107718 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 14:51:09 +0000 Scarlet 1107718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess number 1 is just more outside my comfort zone somehow, even though I bought that white top to wear with a blazer like this because I liked the play of textures. Bella, no, I can't vote.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107689 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 13:41:37 +0000 bella 1107689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Angela Merkel shopping? Awesome! Are you a citizen? &nbsp;Do you vote?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107688 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 13:40:59 +0000 bella 1107688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My preference for footwear is the pointy-toe booties. As for toppers, I like 2, 9,10, and 11. 10 and 11 are more casual. I think if you need dressy, 9 has a lot of potential and can be worn with long, sparkly earrings.&nbsp;<br />My favorite though is 1. I don't know why you didn't like it. It looks very festive, romantic and formal to me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107659 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 08:23:02 +0000 Jeanie 1107659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming in to vote for #1 or #2. &nbsp;I like the high neck lace with the shorts. &nbsp;In general I like the cream and black of 1 or 2 for a party. &nbsp;Looks like you have the boots decided. &nbsp;I hope you post a pic of the final outcome.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107645 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 07:12:51 +0000 Scarlet 1107645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much to everyone for weighing in and also for reassuring me that the shorts can work. I have plenty of nice dresses otherwise. A dress would be easier, but I just felt like trying to do something different for a change, and taking the time for myself to do so. I don’t need to look formal, just like I am making an effort, so not so dressy after all.</p> <p></p> <p>One thing that is very clear is that the pointy toe booties win here. That’s great because otherwise they haven’t gotten out too much. The little kitten heel is a little too vertiginous for my work or running errands. I am thinking I will try to focus on the cream sweater and now play with the tights and accessories.</p> <p></p> <p>Unfrumped, Interesting point about the high neck with the short shorts. I think you are right about that, and the nice thing about this turtleneck is that it is not tight, so that de-bombshells the shorts too.</p> <p></p> <p>Mo, you are right about the dark colours and the poor lighting, unfortunately. I’ll try some more tights out.</p> <p></p> <p>Greyscale, wow my head is spinning from the compliments. That’s so nice. I love your style although I can’t wear black as well as you. I’ll try the DVF blouse again. Maybe I am being too hard on it. Looking at the photo now, it actually does look pretty good. It’s just not as loose fitting as I recall.</p> <p></p> <p>Astrid, booties decided!</p> <p></p> <p>Angie, I am so happy you like the shorts. It is your bringing up the idea several times on your blog (and other forum folks outfits) that finally brought me around. Thanks for your input.</p> <p></p> <p>E, Caro, Sveta, Suz, Anna, MelllLLs, and Janet, thanks so much :-)</p> <p></p> <p>Aubergine, thank you, and I think you are right about the cardigan. The length and the fittedness was fighting with the waistband of the shorts a bit.</p> <p></p> <p>Ornella, was he tootling around on a vespa? Are these the hose you saw?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.esprit.de/damen-diverses/struempfe-strumpfhosen/strumpfhosen/feinstrumpfhose-mit-glanzpunkten-18496_301">http://www.esprit.de/damen-div.....-18496_301</a>. They aren’t available in my area, but there is Sunday shopping today, so I’ll see what I can see.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107339 Sat, 07 Dec 2013 22:18:30 +0000 Mellllls 1107339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how the shorts and the tights look together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107337 Sat, 07 Dec 2013 22:17:25 +0000 Janet 1107337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1, 9 and 10 are my favorites for party wear. I wish I could wear shorts the way you can! They look so terrific on you. I think the other options look great too, but for day wear.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107333 Sat, 07 Dec 2013 22:13:58 +0000 Mellllls 1107333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great options. Those shorts are perfect for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107326 Sat, 07 Dec 2013 22:05:37 +0000 annagybe 1107326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 and #7 stand out as the best to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107317 Sat, 07 Dec 2013 21:56:15 +0000 Suz 1107317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOoh, gorgeous and how fun! I love these with the pointy toed booties. You look super in them with the lighter tops. I also would love to see #1 with those pointy booties. Fabulous.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107304 Sat, 07 Dec 2013 21:42:39 +0000 Ornella 1107304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 2 and 9. I also think 13 might work with the pointy booties.</p> <p>You have a lot of great options here for a variety of occasions, from casual to dressy. </p> <p>BTW, we were out this evening and&nbsp;I just saw some pretty cute hose from Esprit - black or grey (maybe even other colour)&nbsp;with sparkly dots, silver only or gold only. If I had the occasion that called for sparkle, I'd buy them.</p> </p> <p>p.s.</p> <p>Angela Merkel I think that's quite cool, especially the fact she was not under too heavy (visible) security.&nbsp;</p> <p>I saw Helmut Kohl in Rome in 1998 :-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107301 Sat, 07 Dec 2013 21:36:45 +0000 Sveta 1107301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You really can rock the shorts! My favorites are with pointy toes and booties and white sweaters. Patterned or sparkly tights or hose may be fun too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107298 Sat, 07 Dec 2013 21:32:47 +0000 Caro in Oz 1107298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all too. &nbsp;Pity about the breathability blouse in #9 because it looks fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107296 Sat, 07 Dec 2013 21:28:41 +0000 Anonymous 1107296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the shorts look absolutely great on you and my favorites might be #1, #2, #7, #9, and #10. Also, the cardigan in #11-12 is very pretty, but for some reason I'm not sure about the proportions with the shorts. Maybe because the fit of the sweater is sort of in the middle -- neither loose and drapey nor fitted.</p> <p>And I love that you had an Angela Merkel sighting! I'm in DC, and I can't imagine seeing Obama just walking around a mall. The closest we ever get is seeing a big motorcade drive by, then seeing in the news that he went to a nearby restaurant or something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107277 Sat, 07 Dec 2013 21:03:28 +0000 E 1107277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually really love every single option, so those shorts were a good buy for you! As far as specifics go, I think it depends so much on the level of dressiness the parties are going for! But any of the blouses, the sparkly Chanel style jacket, and&nbsp;the lace in #1 say 'party' most to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107266 Sat, 07 Dec 2013 20:52:51 +0000 Angie 1107266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun. I love baggy dressy shorts. And great to see you post again, fabulous Scarlet.&nbsp;</p> <p>My favourite party outfits are #2 and #3. I love the shorts with the booties. Or #1 with the pointy toe booties.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also love #5 and #6, but less festive for the party somehow.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107122 Sat, 07 Dec 2013 17:49:00 +0000 Astrid 1107122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reading your description and looking at the pics I like #2, #9 and #13 for tops. I'm a fan of the booties in #2, I'd wear these in any case. They're very cool with the shorts. I like Mo's idea of tights with a little sparkle. </p> <p>And how fun you saw Angela Merkel while out shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-outfit-with-dressy-shorts%e2%80%94help-in-constructing#post-1107115 Sat, 07 Dec 2013 17:42:51 +0000 Greyscale 1107115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so my style. I love love love the shorts, and a lot of your tops are great. I want to steal your plaid shirt and your cream cable sweater and pretty much everything else. The dotted blouse is especially good with the shorts (I don't know how dressy you want to be - I guess it's a little more casual, but very very cool). The DVF blouse doesn't look too small from here but I guess you'd know better than we do.</p> <p>Like you said, I'd love to see the shorts with&nbsp;sheer black tights, or maybe a lace pattern. And I think those tall studded&nbsp;boots aren't right for these shorts, but the other shoes are great, especially the pointed ankle boots. </p>