Monday 6 September 2010

First Class Clinical

Living in what can only be described as an odd urban environment of nans and suspicious teens, I've had to hibernate a few of my sparking colour tops that would attract 'moth to a flame' looks. But luckily this has only aided and built a subtle subway underground route to achieving a similar sort of impact. I've put a stamp of approval on postman style shorts that have a playful postage to their style delivery, but also boast a thick and sharp edge to them that gives some business class. Paired with a winter comfort knit and a polo top that clings in a conservative way, shorts can suddenly become something of the swarv new decor, even in the evening.

The likes of Prada have recently refurbished the short persona into a long trail of occasion possibilities. Almost serving as masculine skirts, the unconvenional length and electric blue colours are aesthetically tame and appropriate when teamed with muted tops that are both flowing and fitted at the same time. Clinical comes to mind; a phrase I'm definately going to try and abide by as the seasons go by.


25 comments:

  1. Wow! I Love this outfit.
    A little bit more chic than normally, but I really love it!

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  2. Excellent combination of braces with shorts and cardigan! PERFECT!

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  3. I love those shorts, they look great with the braces too!
    From Carys of La Ville Inconnue

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  4. the smile is back again! the shorts suit you so well, great colour and great length, plus i adore your cardigan with glimpse of braces.

    i really do understand what you mean about attracting 'moth to flame' looks, whist i don't wear the most outrageous and bright outfits, i tend to dress down when i'm in college (i'm going back tomorrow and dreading it) in fear of attracting unwanted attention from both my style and my size. it's a shame, really, that we have to change the way we dress for other people.

    i know i have said this before but your writing style is truly amazing.

    love, jazzabelle. x

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  5. i totally get the thing about not wanting to attract unwanted attention - i wore a sequinned top to sixth form once and regretted it all day. and also, being a girl, i'm constantly checking hemlines to keep lechy idiots in cars, firmly IN their cars.

    this is a super cute look, i like the shorts/braces combo :)

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  6. Im in love with how you describe fashion, I could read your writing for hours!

    These shorts are just gorgeous, I love the cardigan aswell

    Char x

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  7. GREAT LOOK! YOU'RE SO FASHION!


    www.lipsandpoppies.blogspot.com

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  8. I think that you have one of the most classy tastes on LB. I want your shorts and your necklace.

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  9. Clinical.. what in interesting word to think about while going out shopping.
    Adore your writing!

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  10. I came so effing close to buying a pair of men's shorts a few months ago but resisted after realising my lady hips/bottom don't really fit into men's shorts. I guess I could get lady's shorts but it just wouldn't be the same... Anyway I'm glad to see that someone is rocking men's tailored shorts (y)

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  11. I absolutely love the thought process that went into this. With great results no less. The suspenders and knit are such a welcomed addition. LOVE it!

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  12. Super shorts. They look very structured and feel a bit preppy...which I love.

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  13. First of all, thank you so much for your nice comment!
    Second, I love this outfit! To be honest, I'm not usually a fan of men in shorts, but you pull it off fantastic!

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  14. You look great, awesome combination!

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  15. Love it great style....Thx for your comment...

    As expected I follow you pleaz do the same.
    xoxo

    http://johannaluv.blogspot.com/

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  16. Thank you! Nice blog!
    I follow you, do you follow me back? That would be nice =)

    Lots of love, Lisette
    sweetlisette.blogspot.com

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  17. Hey, hey man !

    Thank you very much for your comment, I hope that in future follow me.
    I've seen your blog, photos, and I love it.
    A hug from Spain :)

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  18. The bermuda shorts are great Charles!

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  19. This looks odd to me, but I guess Im not high fashion.

    Followed, will be checking back for more pictures soon!

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  20. Hello there......thank you so much for stopping by my blog and for the nice comment...Im your newest follower...cant wait to read more:0

    Statements in Fashion

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  21. i love when boys wear thick sweater cardigans!! fabulous.

    xx

    youareashootingstar.blogspot.com

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