The Perfect Pair of Dressed Up Shorts (in 2 colors)!

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I’m thrilled to be partnering with Ann Taylor again today, and I am very excited to share my finds with you!  I’ve got several great tops, some pretty jewelry, and some fabulous shoes…but I’m most excited about the city shorts.

I’ll be highlighting the shorts in both black and khaki, and you’ll get to see 5 different outfits with them today.

The shorts are good, ladies.

AND THEY ARE 40% OFF TODAY!

OUTFIT #1

Y’all know me, and you know I love denim shorts.

I find myself wearing them most days during the Summer.  The majority of my life I can dress super casually, and the denim shorts are just what I need.  However, there are times that I have found myself needing a nicer pair of shorts.

WELL.

I FOUND THE SHORTS!

HOW CUTE ARE THESE SHORTS!

madras blouse / sunglasses / gold bamboo hoop earrings / rainbow bracelet / city shorts / raffia wedge sandals

They are called city shorts, and I have to say, they are awesome.

The shorts are 98% cotton and 2% spandex, giving them the perfect amount of give and stretch.  And as I’ve said before, if pants don’t have at least a tiny bit of stretch in them, they are going to be a firm pass for me.

These have a polished look that I really love, and I know they are going to serve me well. I went ahead and grabbed the black and the khaki (and they come in a dark navy too).

For size reference, I’m almost 5’4″, and I’m wearing a 6P.  They are mid rise with a 4″ inseam.  The online description states “Relaxed enough for uptown. Sleek enough for downtown.”  I dig it.  And they launder beautifully.

These shorts are seriously fabulous, and I really needed them in my closet.  They are totally classic with a bit of a dressy vibe.

madras blouse / sunglasses / gold bamboo hoop earrings / rainbow bracelet / city shorts / raffia wedge sandals

Let’s move on from the shorts for just a second.

Does madras take you back to 1987 and Keds sneakers?  Because it does me.  AND I’M HERE FOR IT.

I’ve always loved a madras pattern, and I really love that this one is new and a bit different.  First of all, the color combination is gorgeous.  And the smocked waist and the slightly ballooned sleeves totally update the look.  For size reference, I’m wearing a medium, but I need a small.  The boat neck is a little wide on me in the medium, and there’s enough room throughout to go down to the small.

madras blouse / sunglasses / gold bamboo hoop earrings / rainbow bracelet / woven clutch / city shorts / raffia wedge sandals

The clutch is sold out, but these raffia wedge sandals deserve a highlight!  They are 40% OFF too!

THEY ARE DARLING.

The footbed is padded, and they are comfy to walk in.  They will also look great with jeans, with sundresses, and with work appropriate outfits as well.  True to size for me.

madras blouse / sunglasses / gold bamboo hoop earrings / rainbow bracelet / city shorts / raffia wedge sandals

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OUTFIT #2

I’ve got another outfit with the black shorts.

In addition to the shorts, everything in this outfit is 40% OFF!

floral pleated square neck top / sunglasses / earrings / city shorts / nude sandals

I went dressier with the top, but then went with flat sandals to dress it back down.

#fashionisfun

floral pleated square neck top / sunglasses / earrings / city shorts / nude sandals

The top has a square neck with pleated sleeves and a softly shirred silhouette.  It’s got a bit of a swingy fit, and can be worn out or in a half tuck.  The blush color is so pretty and feminine, and the little graphic floral pattern is adorable.

For size reference, I’m wearing a small.

floral pleated square neck top / sunglasses / earrings / city shorts

I love the look.  This top will look great with white jeans too.

floral pleated square neck top / sunglasses / earrings / city shorts / nude sandals

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OUTFIT #3

Okay, last outfit with the black shorts.  And once again, everything is 40% OFF!

I went all black with this one with the raffia wedges.  It’s classy, it’s sleek, and I felt great in it.

black pleated square neck top / sunglasses / rainbow bamboo hoop earrings / rainbow bracelet / city shorts / raffia wedge sandals

This top is actually exactly the same as the blush floral pleated top above, but just in all black.

black pleated square neck top / sunglasses / rainbow bamboo hoop earrings / rainbow bracelet / city shorts

black pleated square neck top / sunglasses / rainbow bamboo hoop earrings / rainbow bracelet

The clutch is from Ann Taylor as well, but it sadly has already sold out.  I’ll keep my eyes peeled for a restock.

rainbow bracelet

And seriously.  The wedges are FAB.

black pleated square neck top /rainbow bracelet / city shorts / raffia wedge sandals

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OUTFIT #4

Do you remember the madras top from Outfit #1?  Here it is again styled a bit more casually with flat sandals and the city shorts in khaki.

madras blouse / sunglasses / gold bamboo hoop earrings / rainbow bracelet / city shorts / nude sandals

I love the top styled both ways, and you really should consider adding both colors of these shorts to your closet.

madras blouse / sunglasses / gold bamboo hoop earrings / rainbow bracelet / city shorts / nude sandals

madras blouse / rainbow bracelet / city shorts

madras blouse / sunglasses / gold bamboo hoop earrings / rainbow bracelet / city shorts / nude sandals

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OUTFIT #5

The final outfit today is with perhaps my favorite shirt from today’s post.  And you guessed it, it’s 40% OFF!

eyelet puff sleeve blouse / tassel necklace / sunglasses / city shorts / nude sandals

It’s a precious eyelet and it has a puff sleeve with a little ruffle on both the shoulders and the hem of the sleeve.

The periwinkle is such a pretty color.  For size reference, I’m wearing a small.

eyelet puff sleeve blouse / tassel necklace / sunglasses / city shorts / nude sandals

You can see it worn out in the picture above, but it also looks great with a half tuck as evidenced below.

eyelet puff sleeve blouse / tassel necklace / sunglasses / city shorts / nude sandals

The tassel necklace is great and just pulls the outfit together.  It really tops it off beautifully, and it’s 70% OFF today!

eyelet puff sleeve blouse / tassel necklace / sunglasses / city shorts / nude sandals

Such a feminine and pretty look!  I love all the details.

eyelet puff sleeve blouse / tassel necklace / sunglasses / city shorts / nude sandals

To keep the outfit comfortable yet classy, I opted for the neutral flat sandal. These sandals have a padded footbed and a great wavy design to make them interesting.

And once again, I would like to highly recommend the city shorts.

eyelet puff sleeve blouse / tassel necklace / sunglasses / city shorts / nude sandals

The styling possibilities are endless with both the top and the shorts, and I know they will both be incredibly versatile.

eyelet puff sleeve blouse / tassel necklace / sunglasses / city shorts / nude sandals

That’s all for today, ladies!

I hope you enjoyed the outfits and that you see that Ann Taylor isn’t just for dressy occasions and the office. As evidenced by today’s outfits, they also have an awesome selection of wonderful casual and classy basics as well. All five of today’s outfits would be perfect for all sorts of different occasions like a get together with girlfriends or a dinner out with your hubby!

Make sure you check out and shop Ann Taylor’s newest arrivals HERE!

A huge thank you to Ann Taylor and ShopStyle for sponsoring this post.

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