One of the hottest fashion trends for women this summer is (allegedly) shorts for the office. I say allegedly because I work downtown and have yet to see this pulled off in the real world.
As women we already have the advantage over men in dressing for the weather come summer. We can wear cool skirts, easy dresses, and sleeveless blouses and yet maintain our business decorum. How about shorts? Here are a couple of looks from Reitmans that I think make for a casual look for city streets or weekend chic. Some of the fashion magazines I've been reading have suggested that this look could be office appropriate.
Now I don't have legs like Cameron Diaz, but even if I did, I'm not sure I could pull this look off in my office...what do you think? Would you modify and wear some Bermuda shorts with a blouse and blazer? Replace a skirt some chambray shorts on a Friday?
I might be able to pull off this version from Gap (much more successfully if I did have Ms.Diaz's legs).
Whatever you do, for the love of all that is holy, please steer clear of this version of "bloomer shorts"from Gap for work (or anything else) unless your work involves something to do with French bistros and doing the cancan.
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Ummm... no. I wouldn't wear a skirt that short to work (and would question the appropriateness of anyone who did) so why would I wear shorts that short? I think most people could get away with the Bermudas with an appropriate top and shoes.
It is with great sadness that the mini is gone for me. I have ok legs but they have some un cute dimples plus too short=cougarville. I still wear short well above the knee but little shorts - NOPE. I save those for my teenagers. I like the polished look of a shorter bermuda. Who wants to tug while at the office?
if you need a bikini wax to wear "office appropriate" clothing, then it's not appropriate clothing! no, they're not too short...until you sit down!
Haven't worn shorts in about 15 years. I'll be sticking with cute summer dresses as always.
Yeah, I'm thinking "not for office." Bermudas are safe for the 9-5 though. (Me no likey the bloomers though - mos def for the under-10-years-of-age set.)