WIW today - a rather dated look K/cull?

Summer weather has returned for a last hurrah in my part of Australia, and today I wore 2 items that haven't been out all summer. The shorts were hidden under a shirt of DH for possibly 2 years. I have never been that fond of them on me (my thighs and shorts are not a great combination) but today I thought they looked okay. In pic #3 I pulled the top up so you can see the detail at the top of the shorts)

I wore a red cropped cardi over for shopping but the day proved too hot for it (in fact I was in a linen house dress as soon as I got home and took this pic - the outfit was a little too hot for the heat)

The tshirt was a former staple in my wardrobe - the "dressed up T shirt" . It is showing its age though (nearly 6 years)

The necklace is more boho than my usual style.
So keep or cull for shorts, tee and necklace?

Thanks!

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13 years ago

Anonymous

I like the shorts! I love the waist detail on them! I would let the tee and necklace go unless you really love them and think you would wear them a lot.

Elizabeth P

Veteran

I like all the pieces, however I'm not keen on the necklace with the tee... the tee has such a pretty neck detail, that the necklace competes rather than enhances it.

Glory

I agree with Ceit. I like the shorts.

I like all the pieces but maybe not together. The necklace seems heavy on the delicate tee. Do you have a black or other dark tee you could wear with the shorts and necklace?

anne

Thanks for your thoughts. Joy I agree the necklace is a bit heavy for the tee. The necklace was a gift and not what I would have chosen for myself for any outfit.
I don't think I have a dark tee, except long sleeve ones.

shedev

I would keep the shorts, they look good on you. I'd pass on the tee and neclace.

Kristin L

I like the shorts. But I think I would pass the top and necklace on if you're not in love with them.

Transcona Shannon

Those shorts look fantastic on you Anne and I actually like the tee, but would prefer it with a semi tuck and no necklace.

rachylou

Also don't love the necklace and if the tee is on it's last legs, I'd pass them on... but this is a last great hurrah for the tee. I like the shorts and your red sandals.

Becky

I like the shorts on you. I would probably pair the shorts with a bright color or a b/w print.

I do like the tee, but not with the necklace. Maybe with a voluminous skirt?

Firecracker (Sharan)

I agree the shorts look great on you. That's a really nice length on your leg, and I think a well-fitting pair of black shorts is worth hanging onto. You can dress them up a bit with ballet flats and a fitted short-sleeve or sleeveless blouse, for another look.
The tee is cute, too, but it sounds like you're ready to pass it on; I think you could do so with good conscience, since it sounds like you've gotten a lot of good out of it.
If the necklace was a gift, maybe you'll want to hang on to it and wear it with a sweater dress or a turtleneck.

Karie

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I like the shorts, but would let the T and the necklace go.

carolbee

The shorts are a basic for our weather and these look good so keep them. If the T is showing its 6 years then cull. The necklace is fine, but if you don't like it then cull.

Beth Ann

I like the shorts! The nautical front would look great with a tucked in striped tee! I think we often notice our thighs more than anyone else does -- you look perfectly proportional here!

Still wearing jackets and boots here.........

I like all the individual pieces, but not together. I agree with others that the necklace is fighting with the delicate lace neckline of the top. If you don't mind me pointing this out, I'm also noting a proportion imbalance. (See side by side pic below.)

On the left, the white top visually makes your torso look long, but the long length of the shorts, makes your legs look shorter. If you want a high contrast between top and bottom, then maybe the shorts need to be just above your knee (Cuff the shorts one roll?), but still covering your thighs since you feel more comfortable that way.

On the right, your leg line is longer because you hiked up the top, but then your hips and thighs are a little more highlighted. I sense you don't like to highlight that area.

Maybe a top that is the length of the left version but of the same or tonal color to the shorts will be more balanced in proportions?

OK, two cents are out there. Feel free to send them back to me. : )

ETA: The lace detail on the white top makes me think that square necklines would look FAB on you. Also you have great arms to rock cap sleeve tops.

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Lantana

Can't add anything to the great advice above, just wanted to say we'll be copping your heat this coming week and I AM OVER SUMMER.

Kiwichik

I think the shorts are keepers but time to retire the T-shirt.

Lyn D.

The shorts are a good wardrobe staple- I say keep.
I like the T, but if it is worn out I would let it go.
The necklace might work with a plainer top, so I wouldn't let it go without trying it with other outfits, just for fun.

Suz

Anne, you know that I have similar issues about shorts -- even though I now wear them constantly in our summer. And similar proportion concerns.

I've discovered that the sweet spot for me with long shorts, if I plan to wear flat shoes, is just above the knee or on the knee, as it were (sort of like a straight pencil skirt). And I also find it makes a big difference if they are tapered towards the bottom. This pretty much means they have to have some stretch in them or they won't work.

Your thighs look great in these. There is no issue with that. It's as AJ says -- all about the proportion. Another way to deal with this is to wear lower contrast tops.

I agree with the others that these have great potential for next year, but you can safely purge the T. The necklace feels too heavy with the T but might work in a different context.

jayne

I'd let them all go. I find I really want 10's nowadays and it is not worth trying and trying again ...make room for a new fab item!

Hi Anne. I think the shirt would look great tucked into an A-line skirt that sits at your waist. I don't like the necklace with it, but the necklace might be nice to keep as it works as a bookend with your sandals. You have beautifully toned runner's legs, so I'd show them off as much as your modesty will allow. I agree with AJ and Suz. Can you shorten the shorts to at least the top of your knee? And tucking your tops into these shorts will show off the buttons and re-arrange the proportions in your favor. Then if you try all these things and still aren't loving them when if finally cools down, you can let them go.

Raisin

I really like these shorts on you, and I love that you are doing the black and white thing. Looks great!

Thistle

Keep the shorts for sure.

I like the tee, but I tend toward soft and feminine. It is beautiful and fits you well, but I am not sure about your style goals. If this feminine piece works with them, keep for sure. Looks so pretty on you!

Raisin and Thistle, thanks for resurrecting this thread and thanks for those that wrote a few days ago too.
I will keep the shorts. I won't wear them often, but I think I need one pair that can go outside the house (I have two horrible home pairs) I'll condiser tapering and shortening them as per Suz and Claire's suggestions.

I don't really own any skirts that are fitted to that waist and that I can tuck the top into, so seeing as it is pilling I think I'll follow all the suggestions to cull.
After all, it has done 6 years service and I didn't reach for it once this summer, probably because I have other alternatives now in "the casual but very slightly dressed up top category".

I may ditch the necklace. I have another red one of similar length I like better.

texstyle

I'd shorten the shorts just a bit - or try rolling them up to see. The tee you've already enjoyed for so long, it's time to find a new dressy tee I imagine. The necklace you already mentioned wasn't quite your style so I think I'd let it go.

Sarah A

I dont have anything new to add but I have enjoyed reading the thread and proportion discussion! Thanks for educating our eyes.

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