Three Ways to Wear Summer Shorts | Rothy's ballet flats in purple wine with J. Crew Factory lilac shorts and Lo & Son's crossbody bag | Banana Republic shorts and floral top with M. Gemi Attorno sandals | Paige denim shorts with floral top and Tory Burch reversible belt | Petite fashion and style blog with KonMari Philosophy in fashion and capsule wardrobe

Three Ways to Wear Summer Shorts

With August here, I’m counting down the days to fall. Until then, the weather in Southern California has been hot in the 90-100s and sunny! To give you even more options for these hot days, I’ve put together three different ways to continue wearing your summer shorts! Plus, you can read more about wearing shorts at any age in this previous blog post.

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Many of the pieces in this post are also secondhand! I’m transitioning into a more intentional sustainable living philosophy and I’m excited thredUP offers high-quality products that are either in excellent used condition, new with tags and in petite sizing to fit my needs. Shop thredUP at 25% off with code JESSICA25. I snagged these pieces for 70-90% off retail! 

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Outfit #1

Three Ways to Wear Summer Shorts | Rothy's ballet flats in purple wine with J. Crew Factory lilac shorts and Lo & Son's crossbody bag | Banana Republic shorts and floral top with M. Gemi Attorno sandals | Paige denim shorts with floral top and Tory Burch reversible belt | Petite fashion and style blog with KonMari Philosophy in fashion and capsule wardrobe

Three Ways to Wear Summer Shorts | Rothy's ballet flats in purple wine with J. Crew Factory lilac shorts and Lo & Son's crossbody bag | Banana Republic shorts and floral top with M. Gemi Attorno sandals | Paige denim shorts with floral top and Tory Burch reversible belt | Petite fashion and style blog with KonMari Philosophy in fashion and capsule wardrobe

Three Ways to Wear Summer Shorts | Rothy's ballet flats in purple wine with J. Crew Factory lilac shorts and Lo & Son's crossbody bag | Banana Republic shorts and floral top with M. Gemi Attorno sandals | Paige denim shorts with floral top and Tory Burch reversible belt | Petite fashion and style blog with KonMari Philosophy in fashion and capsule wardrobe

Three Ways to Wear Summer Shorts | Rothy's ballet flats in purple wine with J. Crew Factory lilac shorts and Lo & Son's crossbody bag | Banana Republic shorts and floral top with M. Gemi Attorno sandals | Paige denim shorts with floral top and Tory Burch reversible belt | Petite fashion and style blog with KonMari Philosophy in fashion and capsule wardrobe

I love bringing out color for summer outfits. This floral top coordinates well with many bright colors and these green shorts are perfect for bringing out the floral stems. I finished off the outfit with simple sandals from Target that just happened to be accented with a near identical green color. Protect your eyes with polarized sunglasses as well.

Outfit Details:
Top: Banana Republic XXSP (similar or similar)
Shorts: Banana Republic Size 0P (exact or similar)
Shoes: Target Size 6 (similar or similar + blog post on sandals)
Necklace: Nordstrom (similar)
Watch: Burberry (similar)
Sunglasses: Tory Burch (exact on sale)

Outfit #2

Three Ways to Wear Summer Shorts | Rothy's ballet flats in purple wine with J. Crew Factory lilac shorts and Lo & Son's crossbody bag | Banana Republic shorts and floral top with M. Gemi Attorno sandals | Paige denim shorts with floral top and Tory Burch reversible belt | Petite fashion and style blog with KonMari Philosophy in fashion and capsule wardrobe

Three Ways to Wear Summer Shorts | Rothy's ballet flats in purple wine with J. Crew Factory lilac shorts and Lo & Son's crossbody bag | Banana Republic shorts and floral top with M. Gemi Attorno sandals | Paige denim shorts with floral top and Tory Burch reversible belt | Petite fashion and style blog with KonMari Philosophy in fashion and capsule wardrobe

Three Ways to Wear Summer Shorts | Rothy's ballet flats in purple wine with J. Crew Factory lilac shorts and Lo & Son's crossbody bag | Banana Republic shorts and floral top with M. Gemi Attorno sandals | Paige denim shorts with floral top and Tory Burch reversible belt | Petite fashion and style blog with KonMari Philosophy in fashion and capsule wardrobe

Three Ways to Wear Summer Shorts | Rothy's ballet flats in purple wine with J. Crew Factory lilac shorts and Lo & Son's crossbody bag | Banana Republic shorts and floral top with M. Gemi Attorno sandals | Paige denim shorts with floral top and Tory Burch reversible belt | Petite fashion and style blog with KonMari Philosophy in fashion and capsule wardrobe

Combining neutrals and soft pastels are a go-to color combination. I opted for lilac purple for a subtle touch in this outfit and accented it with my handbag and shoes. The halter top is a neutral black color to balance out the color in the rest of the pieces. By the way, Rothy’s ballet flats have been a convenient option for me – comfortable, true-to-size and machine washable. Very eco-friendly and sustainable living. Click here to receive $20 off your first order!

Outfit Details:
Top: Banana Republic XXSP (similar or similar)
Shorts: J. Crew Factory Size 00P (similar or similar)
Strapless Bra: Nordstrom (exact)
Shoes: Rothy’s Size 5.5 (exact
Necklace: Nordstrom (similar)
Watch: Burberry (similar)
Purse: Lo & Sons (exact)

Outfit #3

Three Ways to Wear Summer Shorts | Rothy's ballet flats in purple wine with J. Crew Factory lilac shorts and Lo & Son's crossbody bag | Banana Republic shorts and floral top with M. Gemi Attorno sandals | Paige denim shorts with floral top and Tory Burch reversible belt | Petite fashion and style blog with KonMari Philosophy in fashion and capsule wardrobe

Three Ways to Wear Summer Shorts | Rothy's ballet flats in purple wine with J. Crew Factory lilac shorts and Lo & Son's crossbody bag | Banana Republic shorts and floral top with M. Gemi Attorno sandals | Paige denim shorts with floral top and Tory Burch reversible belt | Petite fashion and style blog with KonMari Philosophy in fashion and capsule wardrobe

Three Ways to Wear Summer Shorts | Rothy's ballet flats in purple wine with J. Crew Factory lilac shorts and Lo & Son's crossbody bag | Banana Republic shorts and floral top with M. Gemi Attorno sandals | Paige denim shorts with floral top and Tory Burch reversible belt | Petite fashion and style blog with KonMari Philosophy in fashion and capsule wardrobe

This final option combines floral prints and denim together. This outfit is a more subtle version of the first one if you prefer to go with less color. I picked out a color from the top for my statement belt and this helps tie the outfit together. Neutral block-heeled sandals complete the look (read more about them in this blog post).

Outfit Details:
Top: Banana Republic XXSP (similar or similar)
Shorts: Paige Denim Size 24 (exact or similar for less)
Shoes: M. Gemi Size 35 (exact or similar for less + blog post on sandals)
Necklace: Nordstrom (similar)
Watch: Burberry (similar)
Belt: Tory Burch XXS (exact