I’ll be the first to admit that I thought loafers were ugly and not my style. I thought they were too preppy and that there was no way they could fit into my wardrobe.
Well, it just goes to show that tastes change, because I am in love with this beautiful suede pair from Beckett Simonon (gifted). You can read more details on their website, but their shoes are ethically crafted and made to order. They’re incredible quality and just stunning.
I challenged myself to find three ways to style these loafers and I did—all three ways feel comfortable and like “me”, so I think I did pretty good.
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I love this look— the wide leg jeans with the cuff make it so different than a normal wide leg jeans look. The browns are all super cohesive and bring it together.
These barrel leg pants are super comfy and I love pairing green and brown together! The cream cashmere sweater has pulls it all together and makes it a great neutral look.
This outfit is giving Parisian vibes and I’m here for it. The silk scarf is a fun find from our vacation to Cape May, NJ last year (I found a super similar one to link). I also love how black and brown pair together, so the pants were a good choice.
All outfits are linked HERE (including a bigger pair of loafers). Loafers linked HERE.
Wide leg jeans are back in a big way and I’m so excited. Alternatively, they can be called flare jeans or bootcut jeans, but it doesn’t matter what you call them–they’re cute! They remind me so much of my teen years because that’s all I wore before skinny jeans were introduced! I am excited to style and wear them because I think they can be so flattering on everyone and also very comfortable.
In these six outfits, I am wearing some sort of heeled shoe. I have found that the best way for me to not have the wide leg jean problem where you step on your hem and then it gets all wet, dirty, and frayed, is to have two different pairs of wide leg jeans– one pair that you wear with heeled shoes, and one pair that you wear with flat shoes. Let me know if you’d like to see a “ways to style wide leg jeans with flat shoes” post and I’d be happy to do that.
If you prefer video content, you can watch the reel HERE.
The first way is with a black top (mine is a mock neck bodysuit) and a long duster cardigan. I have black pointed toe heels on here, but you could certainly switch them out for black heeled boots instead! This outfit is linked HERE.
In this second look I am wearing a taupe long sleeve tee and a quilted vest. I found this vest on etsy and it’s just so cute and makes any outfit fun! I paired it with my taupe sock booties from Vivaia (mine are a sold out pair, but I linked a similar pair). This outfit is linked HERE.
I just love the colors in this third look– so warm and fall like. This sweater is a heavier weight and has a textured feel and I love the boxy, oversized fit. I paired it with the leather honey colored festival bag from Portland Leather Goods and brown leather block heel boots. This outfit is linked HERE.
I’m wearing the taupe long sleeve tee again in this fourth look and I layered with this taupe sweater vest. I added my sock booties to sort of make an “outfit sandwich” (this term means using the same color on the top and bottom to really bring your outfit together cohesively). This outfit is linked HERE.
In this outfit I am wearing a cozy oversized grey turtleneck (IMO: turtlenecks ALWAYS look great with wide leg pants), and these olive colored madison cork clogs from Aetrex. This outfit is so comfy and has a librarian like feel to it. This outfit is linked HERE.
For my last outfit, I am wearing this Quince cardigan as a top and I tucked it in to make me look taller. My boots match quite well with it and it brings it all together nicely. This outfit is linked HERE.
Summer is in full swing, and I’m all about being as comfortable as possible while trying to look cute and also getting the most use out of my wardrobe that I possibly can.
One of the most versatile pieces you can add to your summer collection is a pair of black linen shorts. These ones are from J Crew Factory, and I’ve had them for 3-4 years now (plus they’re currently on sale for $19.95!). Not only are they comfortable and breathable, but they can also be dressed up or down for many occasions. In this post, I’ll show you six chic ways to style black linen shorts and share why I think they’re a summer staple.
1. Casual Monochromatic: For a casual but cool look, try pairing your black shorts with a black top. I am wearing a black tee, but a tank would work just as well. I paired my monochromatic look with my tan/taupe accessories, and they pop against the black.
2. Laid-Back: For a laid-back look, pair your black linen shorts with a white tank & a lightweight button up. I like to take the opportunity to wear a denim button up when I’m not wearing denim shorts! Pair it with slip on sandals and a leather backpack.
3. Dressy Casual: For a day or night out, dress up your black linen shorts with a printed blouse and some leather sandals. Add some statement jewelry or a fun bag for a touch of glam.
4. Athleisure: For a laid-back look, pair your black linen shorts with a striped tee (or graphic tee!), sporty sandals & a belt bag. Add a baseball cap for an even sportier vibe!
5. Neutral Casual: For a timeless look, pair your black linen shorts with a neutral top that adds some interest— the extended shoulders on this tee add a bit of visual excitement & I also added a printed scarf to my bag for some pattern.
6. Boho Chic: For a bohemian vibe, pair your black linen shorts with a flowy top and some brown leather sandals. Add a fun bag for some interest and personality!
Black linen shorts are a summer staple for several reasons. First, they’re incredibly versatile and I love being able to wear them causally or dressed up. Second, they’re comfortable and breathable, making them absolutely perfect for hot summer days. Lastly, they’re easy to care for and can be worn season after season (like I said, I’ve had these for 3-4 years now and they still look great!).
If you’re looking for a versatile and stylish addition to your summer wardrobe, look no further than black linen shorts. With these six great ways to style them, you’ll not only be ready for any occasion this summer, you’ll also be super comfortable!
You can shop all items (or similar options) HERE. The last white top is from Grae Cove, you can shop it HERE (use 20MARISSA for $$ off). (affiliate links are used and I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you).
In the past few years, I have struggled with dressing how I’m “supposed” to dress and actually dressing realistically and how I want to dress. What I mean by that is that NORMALLY for spring its florals, pastels, & color, and while I do enjoy those things, I want to make sure I am dressing how I WANT to and not just what is on trend for the season. These ten outfits may not be your typical “spring” outfits, but they feel very “me”, are quite realistic for where I live, and I love them!
I bought these black denim jeans from Madewell this past winter and they’re so great, but sometimes I find them harder to wear than my blue jeans because I overthink it. This is why I decided to do some styling sessions, so I’d have inspiration to look back on when I want to wear them.
I created a few reels styling them and these are screenshots from those reels (which is why the photos aren’t amazing quality– but they give you the gist of the outfits, which is what’s most important ;). You can see the reels here, here, and here.
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I love this outfit. I wear this yellow/brown button up religiously in the spring/summer. I bought it from Target a few years ago, so it’s gone now, but I found an almost identical top that I linked below.
This jacket is a perfect spring color & is lightweight and comfy! I paired it with white sneakers which always look so cute for spring.
This little open weave sweater is so cute for spring. You can wear a tank over it or wear it open like I am. I paired it with my birkenstock boston clog lookalikes.
Black on black is always classic and I love this cardigan with the tortoise shell buttons.
This tan/taupe muscle tee is from chicwich and sold out in most sizes now, but I have an almost identical one from target that I linked. It’s so cute and the sleeves make it interesting. I’m wearing my birkenstock sandals and it’s such a casual vibe.
I don’t think I’ll ever stop wearing this cardigan from h&m that I have in two colors (sold out now). It’s the easiest thing to throw on and feel put together. I will link similar cardigans. It’s hard to tell in this photo, but I’m also wearing a striped linen tee. So comfy and cute!
Mott & Bow makes these great boxy cropped tees that dont need to be tucked to look put together. Again, I went with all black here and added a leather backpack and taupe birkenstock sandals for a cool casual vibe.
Chambray is a no brainer when it comes to pairing it with black denim. I chose a heather grey tee and white sneakers to really make this outfit cute!
If you’ve been around for the last year, you know this cotton button up has been a STAPLE in my wardrobe. It is currently sold out, but this style top is SO popular so I linked some similar options.
This outfit is the least “spring-y” of them all, but I love it just the same. It works for spring where I live (where it is still cold and wet and muddy). I love this 100% cotton organic sweater from Quince & you know I’m wearing my blundstones into spring as long as it’s wet out!
