I want to declare these a classic.  I really do.  I am only slightly concerned that the fabulous high-rise and tie-waist detail on these shorts is clouding my judgment with their fabulousness.  I mean, it’s possible.  But these are the latest (and, perhaps, final?) iteration in my long relationship with dressy black shorts.

I look very proud of myself.  I suspect it’s the crop-top.  (Made possible by the insanely high-rise of the shorts.)  But let’s not get distracted by my cleverly hidden “abs” — I really want to talk about the shorts.

In the last ten years of blogging (yup, that’s insane), guess which “trend” has quietly refused to quit?  They were there before skinny jeans or midi skirts and survived tall boots and oversized handbags.  I’ve dressed them up, dressed them down, and in 2009 called them “the cornerstone of my new favorite holiday look”.   In 2011, I paired them with plaid, and then in 2013 I wore them with thigh-highs and wigs (those were the chemo years, folks), and more recently, I wore them with sneakers because that’s how I do.  And if you haven’t yet seen Tiarra rocking high-rise shorts two ways, you’ve gotta check her out, too.

Dressy black shorts, outfit-making since 2009.

Outfit Details

On me

top:  Charlie Ruffle Smock Top (wearing size small for reference)

shorts: A.L.C. Kerry Tie-Waist Shorts (wearing size 2 for reference)

shoes: Sam Edelman Patti (These are the only heels I need all summer)

bag: Clare V. Pot de Miel

On Mike

James Perse Polo | Abercrombie Jeans | To Boot NY shoes

On the boys

J.Crew camo blazer | Hudson knit jeans (the softest-ever kid jeans) | Adidas sneakers

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