Wearing Winter Shorts: Featured on NY Times Style!

Pinch me!  If you follow me on Twitter, you probably saw my excitement this morning when a friend pointed out to me that my photo was the top image on the New York Times Fashion & Style page! The feature was  street style photos on how to wear shorts for the winter.  Here is my outfit:

(Wearing:  H&M faux leather shorts, J.Crew gold sweater, H&M Scarf, Forever 21 heart tights, H&M platform booties)

I think shorts are a great option year-round.  They're comfortable and tend to be a bit more fun than pants!  Just keep a few things in mind:

• Stick to shorts in seasonally appropriate fabrics and colors.   White linen or patterned fabric would look totally out of place in November, however dark colors in fabrics like wool and leather make total sense.
• Wear tights!  You still have to beat the chilly wind.  Just like with a short dress or skirt, tights are the perfect base layer for winter shorts.
• Layer up! With your legs exposed, you don't need to bare all on top, too.  Plus, more layers will keep you even warmer.

Here are some more inspirational looks:

(Click on images for sources)

(You know I love a cute short suit!)

 

Men's Style-Edition: Chubbies, radical short shorts

This is a bit of a shameless plug (and those of you who follow me on Twitter have already seen me hyping them), but I'd like to introduce you to Chubbies, radical short shorts for men.

This guy,  who happens to be my boyfriend, is starting a short shorts revolution.  Gone are the days when men's shorts graze their knees.

Luckily, Chubbies come in an amazing rainbow of colors.Why you ask, would I want a pair of shorts as we head into fall?  The facts are here, but the real answer is that they are the most comfortable shorts you'll ever own. 

Cheers.