I'll never forget the time one of my sweet, silly, and wise roommates walked into our living room in an ornate, and not entirely modest pirate dress (Halloween costume) and pointed out a fashion fact that I have held on to till this day. She asked if it was too short, and my other roommate and I looked at the dress, each other, and back at her and pretty much said, "Yes" simultaneously. She was quick to point out the dress had long sleeves (!) and that therefore negated any shortness the dress may have possessed. We laughed and let her have that argument, but honestly, she was kind of right.
I know a lot of people know that basic rule, but it's a good one to remember when matching up pieces for an outfit. The basic rule of thumb is to balance one low-coverage piece with another that is more full-coverage and modest. For instance, don't mix a mini skirt with a low-cut skimpy tank top. Unless you're in Vegas and into that kind of thing. Instead, if you're showing off your legs in shorts or a skirt, try a looser fitting graphic tee or a soft long-sleeved shirt. And pair delicate, tiny tops with good fitting jeans or a long, flowy skirt.
I had been looking for white, lace shorts like this forever. Stagecoach become my excuse to actually buy them and I'm so glad I did. They've already been worn several times, and I love how I can dress them up or down. So here's my shorts + long-sleeve combo. Thank you for the timeless wisdom Roomie.
xoxo
Sara B
