I've recently come to the conclusion that as wrong as they might sound on a 31 year old mom, short-shorts are in fact more flattering then bermudas or capris when said mom is a midget. It's hard for me to embrace my legs, but the fact that I will be sitting outside in 100 degree temperatures for two weeks straight while my boys take swim lessons, well that drives me to the mall to find some shorts I won't melt in.
Unfortunately, The Loft, where I used to buy probably 75% of my pants has fallen so far off the vanity-sizing deep end, that I can no longer wear much of anything from their store :( I am genuinely frustrated by this, since The Loft is pretty much a go-to store for my demographic.
Size 0 - roll eyes.
I think I'll check out Old Navy on Monday and hope for better luck. In the meantime, here is a leggy OOTD for church. I would like to state for the record that when my hands are at my sides, this dress does fall below my fingertips ;)
Elevenses Dress via EbayNordstrom BP Stella Sandal
Merona Essential Cardigan
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I'm so there with you! I wear short shorts - at 5'2", the longer shorts make me look stubby. I've learned to embrace my lower half (it's my mid-section and bust/arms that I hate), so shorts are my go-to on weekends.
You have GREAT legs! Show them off mama!
BTW, my fav shorts are the 3" or 5" chinos at J Crew. Maybe try Lands End Canvas?
Jan, you look so lovely and I really like this outfit! The dress is the perfect length for you and definitely well-matched with the sandals.
I hear you on the shorts- sometimes long shorts, though conservative, can really be unflattering in the heat when all you want is to air out! I just placed an order with ON on some cutoff jean shorts. I'll let you know how they turn out!
Try the Old Navy perfect shorts. I like them in the 5" length for me, but you could go with the shorter length for sure. I will admit to you that I own every color they make in my size and I wear a pair almost every day!
Totally unrelated, but I bought myself a Heritage Collection sailor tee from the Lands End girls section. It is perfection and I think a total must have for you. The XL is a little roomy on me, so keep that in mind. I wear it with my white ON perfect shorts and a yellow polka dot headband.
Forgot to say that I have the navy with white stripes. It is lovely.
Hey Jan, the last time I was in GA, I went to H&M and found some shorts that are pretty great for our size. They are only $13 and some even "dressier" short shorts for $20. I was surprised to fit in a 0 because usually I have to size up to a 4 or something over there.
But if you're kind of near an H&M check it out.
Love your dress!
Jan I love that OOTD!!! I was starting to wonder how each time I went to the Loft I dropped a size and now I find out it was not my rapid weight loss!!! Good luck on the short hunt!
I totally hear you about Loft and the sizing, it is just plain silly. I can wear a 0 there and I am no 0. I ended up buying the Summer Choice Shorts from Anthropologie (that just went on sale recently, hmp). They were shorter than the bermudas but still a modest length for this 31 year old mom! :)
so we are on the same wavelength today, huh?
I am thankful I have some junk in the trunk so I'm not completely sized out of their clothes, but when a store makes xxs petite- something is wrong.
I feel the same way about jcrew. I tried on a tank yesterday in an xs and it was huge. vanity sizing has gone too far.
I love your blog. I've been reading it for a couple of months now and I can't wait to see what you wear everyday. I too am I mom of boys and love fashion and so I like to see what you wear to tackle day to day living with little boys. You always look amazing and so put together. I wish I could say the same for myself.
Fabulous church outfit!
I'm with you on the shorts - I only ever wore bermudas (with heels!) when I wanted an office-appropriate short. Now I am loving the 3-5" inseams. I agree with Michelle Q - maybe try J Crew?
That dress is darling and I want your shoes! I hope you have better luck at Old Navy.
Love your OOTD, I have to go check out those sandals!
As an FYI, the LOFT has special sizes that are online only like the size 00 that may work better for ya!
Yep, I am a 4 sometimes at LOFT and believe me, I am no 4!
Tifani - that is such a cute top! I'm going to keep an eye out for it next time I'm in Sears. I have something similar from H&M and I love the nautical style!
Thanks for the suggestions on where to look for shorts!
I made it to ON today and theirs were a no-go :( I have my eye on some at J.Crew - fingers crossed!
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