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There’s magic in little adjustments. In clothes, in life.
Take, for example, jeans and a white tee. So basic right?
Well…maybe not!
Jeans and a white tee can feel utterly earth-shattering to me when I get the proportions exactly to my liking.
For me, it’s: a lower rise on bottom, a barely cropped fit on top. Not tucked in, but instead free to move around a bit and add a little interest via the occasional peek of skin.
Short cutoffs like this aren’t really in right now. If you want to wear denim shorts in 2024, there are much more modern ways to wear them. Longer, darker, baggier, with a belt — just a few options that are fashion-crowd-approved.
But when I put on this basic pair, I feel good. I feel settled in my own skin. And that’s a great feeling.
So, just a little reminder that it’s okay to not wear the modern, fashion-crowd-approved thing all the time. Prioritize feeling good in your clothes, whatever that looks like to you.
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OUTFIT DETAILS
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Abercrombie Essential Polished Body Skimming Tee
AGolde Parker Shorts in Swapmeet (wearing 26) | Same shorts with longer inseam
Birkenstock Arizona Sandals | Similar for less: Quince Nappa Leather Sandals
First Light Books Tote | Similar: New York Tote
JEWELRY
Jenny Bird Medium Tome Earrings
James Avery Chain and Heart Charm
Madewell Mixed Pearl Beaded Necklace
Similar anklet: Madewell Micro Freshwater Pearl Anklet
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Minimalist perfection!
THIS. I will never give up my denim cutoffs! They are the only hot-weather article of clothing I look forward to wearing every year. I wear mine with a black tank and a bandana on my head. Easy, foolproof, and giving that leisurely-summer-day-by-the-lake vibe. Simply happy.
That by-the-lake vibe is EVERYTHING to me!
Me, too! It makes me feel like the best version of myself.✨️
I much prefer this look than the shorts you’re describing. The current trend for shorts isn’t me. I’m not a big fan of shorts for myself overall but I have my preference and I’ve accepted that lol.
Another example is, while doing back to school shopping with my teenage daughter this weekend, I found a pair of lightwash embroidered skinny jeans. I have adjusted to wearing more loose fitting cuts but I just loved the embroidery on them and tried them on – and took them home! I can’t wait until it’s a little cooler and I can wear them. I don’t care that skinnies aren’t really in right now. They look cute!
I absolutely love that Sass! Dressing for your own joy is the best kind of dressing. :)
Do you mind sharing the length of the necklace chain?
Yes, I’m wearing the 20 inch chain. :)
love the tote!
I like your casual style !
Love this! I have a pair of tie dyed shorts I got in India over a decade ago and still love them – they make me feel like “summer me” :)