K/R: Those white Zara shorts/skorts, mesh Gap sweater

So when merwoman posted a link to these white shorts, I thought they'd be fun for the spring/summer:
http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs.....WRAP%20MIN

I got them in two sizes. These are the M; the L is too big (slides off my hips with little encouragement). They are longer than I thought they would be, which is good. But I have a feeling some people might think they are too short for older women.

I also jumped on the mesh Gap sweater bandwagon. I ordered size S and MP. This is a nice, lightweight sweater, perfect for when you want a little extra coverage. The S fit funny, so I'm showing photos of the MP. Do you think I would need to go up to M? Wondering how oversize/long this sweater show actually be.

Photos 1-3: I need to wear different underwear with these

Photo 4 shows the shorts with a half-tuck; I have a feeling the shorts are more suited for a full tuck.

Photo 5 is the sweater with no tuck.

Photo 6 is the sweater with half tuck.

I haven't really tried to style each of these items; just tried to have enough clothes on to take photos

So please be honest in your assessments! I value that here. Thanks for your help!

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12 years ago

Liz A.

Veteran

no on the shorts, but yes on the sweater. i think the size is a-ok. the shorts are just weird imo.

hedgiehog

In my conservative opinion, I'm not in love with the shorts but the sweater is good.

catgirl

I love the shorts! I think you can wear these at your (our?) age. The sweater looks good too.

Tina.b

I'm a yes on everything! The shorts are such a unique shape, I love them. And you have great legs!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Cathy, I love your cute chuckle!

I prefer the shorts from the front (I like the points!), but find them less flattering from the back. I also find the waistband widening and shortening. Proportions do improve with the semi-tuck in #4. Yet I still vote return.

Sweater looks fabulous - especially the way you have styled it

Beth Ann

You look great, Cicele, and ready for warm weather. To my eye, the PM works on you, and I fear the medium would look more like a tunic --- which might have its own charms.

I like the shorts best in the second styling -- the simple volume on top works well, I think, and it's flattering, too. If your happiness factor is high, you should wear them and enjoy!

CocoLion

I love the Gap open seater on you. KEEEEEP!

I'm not as sure about the Zara shorts. It looks like they buckle in the front /don't hang straight which gets in the way of seeing the nice points. I don't mind the back view, although figuring out which underwear to wear could be a challenge as everything shows under white. Maybe a full coverage boy short?

cciele

Liz: gotcha! They're actually skorts but I get what you're saying!

hedgiehog: Good to hear the sweater works!

Una: I think I'm a bit older than you, but in the same decade

Tina: Thank you!

Angie: I see what you mean by the waistband -- definitely not a visual effect I'd like to encourage... But good to know the sweater works, even with the big ole BF jeans!

Beth Ann: Good point about length. Not going for a tunic look in this case, so I think this will work!

Denise: I noticed that buckle, and it does interfere visually. It's interesting, if I stand perfectly straight (like a board) it doesn't do that but if I move my leg forward then it does. As far as underwear goes, I do have a pair of nude boyshorts that would work...

Sara L.

I'm so glad you tried the shorts! I saw merwoman's post too and was really interested in them. I think they look good on you but maybe a tad tight in the rear? or maybe it's just the way the underwear made them look? How do they feel? The sweater looks great and I hope you keep it.

Anonymous

I think the shorts look best in 4, but they are cut strangely on the rear. Front view is neat though, I like the points.

Sweater = keep!

kellygirl

Love the mesh sweater. It looks like an awesome spring piece! I also really like the shorts in 4.

merwoman

What Beth Ann and Ceit said! I think we need to declare a national GAP mesh sweater day!!

rachylou

I love both, but agree the fit on the shorts is off a bit.

Raisin

Omg I love the front of these shorts! I posted a blue skirt like this a while ago that I was desperately looking to dupe. I might HAVE to get these! I do love them on you too!

the sweater is beyond fab on you!

Susie

I love the sweater on you; I think that size looks just right.

I like the style of the shorts. I think they fit and I don't think they are too short on you. But the crease across the middle bothers me.

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