Friday 6 July 2012

Lookbook: The High-Waisted Empire

I never realized how many diverse styles and outfit high waisted shorts could create. From pairing it with a bandeau, tank top, tshirt and blazer, high waisted shorts could be the go-to item for this summer. A new trend (new to me at least) seems to be the one to two inches of exposed tummy between top and short and while this exposed-tummy-trend looks great on a maxi skirt, high waisted shorts can also be quite the chic choice.

Benefits of the high waisted empire:
A smoother silhouette
Emphasized waist indent
Longer legs/Legs for days
A chic look with shorts!
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Streetwear Society Beige Shorts     
Basic White Tank
HnM Jacket
CallitSpring Necklace
India Boutique Ring
GoJane Boots

High waisted shorts tanked and blazered. High waisted shorts seem to be a comfy and trendy outfit this summer. While allowing you to wear shorts for summer the high waisted angle allows for a chic and fashionable look. Accessorizing the shorts with a colourful pair of pumps, brightly coloured nails, drooping necklaces and a detailed jacket can definitely dress up the outfit. Whereas pairing them with boots or booties and a neon crop shirt can create a comfy dressed-down look still suitable for a casual night out.

 Streetwear Society Beige Shorts
Ardene Neon Crop Tee
CallitSpring Booties
Even more fun can happen with pairing high waisted shorts with a bright bold coloured bandeau. Dress it up with pumps or heeled gladiators or dress it down with gladiator flats. Photograph and model credit for the picture below go to @naomicamrey.

Wilfred Bandeau
Wilfred Free White Shorts
Little Burgundy Brown Gladiators
WAKE Necklace
Ray Ban Sunglasses

A more loose fitting high waisted look provides for a super-comfy look that you can wear out. These army green shorts come full loaded with comfortable and tie waist band and pockets! Pair it with a short top - patterned or solid and you're good to go. Cobalt nail polish and platform wedged booties were the chosen finishing touch. *Confession for a looser look purchase a pair of shorts a couple (or more) sizes larger than you would normally take, as was done by mistake below, but turned out quite well/comfy.

 g21 Crop Tee
g21 Army Green Shorts
CallitSpring Platform Wedge Booties
Innisfree Cobalt Nailpolish

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