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SHORTS STORY Hotpants in the City

More summer style…

I remember when we lived in NYC, I felt like nobody wore shorts! Very odd for a Hawaiian Cali girl such as myself. So I am pleased to see that shorts are back in style in the big city. With sandals they’re a summer staple, and with a sweater and booties, easily into early fall.

A few picks I wouldn’t mind sporting:

lace $56 / tribal $64 / chambray $140
striped $65 / scalloped $120 / deco $45  
mint $160 / floral $68 / black $55  

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Topshop has a great selection right now!

Are you a shorts fan?

Photos via Elle.fr 

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. Sharon@house58blog.com says

    June 20, 2012 at 7:19 am

    In the last few years I had not been wearing shorts except for when I ran, but now I am wearing them again and loving it! Such cute selections. Love the tribal and mint!

  2. Julie Khuu says

    June 20, 2012 at 8:39 am

    Erika! I totally thought that was you in the first shot! Your doppelganger dontcha think?! ;D Love this collection…a little something for everyone…scalloped- Love! Florals- Yes! Deco…DYING! I want every piece! Shopping your set as we speak honey!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    Haute Khuuture Blog

  3. elizabeth says

    June 20, 2012 at 8:54 am

    I used to wear knee shorts and espadrilles in NY! We just never ran into each other, I guess… I love shorts, but I have to wear wedges or something to elongate my legs or I feel dumpy!
    xoxo -e (modern24seven)

  4. Grace - Stripes & Sequins says

    June 20, 2012 at 9:06 am

    I am so glad that shorts are acceptable to wear again… and I love all of your picks!!

  5. TheNOW says

    June 20, 2012 at 9:13 am

    UGH I just love TTH more than anything!! And shorts are my go to for the summer!!! I would love some leather shorts but it just won’t work in TX..too hot! Love this post Erika! xxo

  6. Courtney Deyle says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:04 am

    I love wearing shorts this summer! But I have to wear them with heels most of the time because I’m so short. Loving the tribal and deco shorts, and if I can find a reasonably priced pair I would love to try black leather. Going to check out Topshop right now :)

  7. Brynn {chartreuse & a twist} says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:25 am

    definitely love that shorts are a trend…thanks, ny city gals ;) i happen to love shorts…they can be so cute and can be dressed up or down! i am in the market for printed shorts…love the deco print & the stripes! XO brynn

  8. Lonely Wife Project says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:39 am

    Alas I’m not a shorts girl (I don’t have the legs for them), but a girl can dream!

  9. Gaby [The Vault Files] says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    I literally live in them all summer long. As much as I would like to say that I wear dresses, I’m more of a shorts girl! Though there are some really gorgeous dresses at Madewell right now ;)

  10. Liz {Sequins and Stripes} says

    June 21, 2012 at 6:18 am

    I love shorts, but I don’t think that they flatter my body type. If I were a bit taller I would totally rock short shorts all summer long!

  11. Daun ::Modern Declaration:: says

    June 21, 2012 at 8:45 am

    I could seriously not get through the summer without shorts! And a scalloped hem dresses them up just enough. Perfect for chasing after the little one, too!

  12. designstiles says

    June 21, 2012 at 9:38 am

    I need new shorts. Come summer I live in my vintage levis cutoffs. Third summer running. I think it’s time for a change. I’ve got my eye on the forals. And that girl’s hair in pic 5.

  13. lily says

    June 21, 2012 at 10:10 am

    I am definitely a shorts fan, especially here in CA ! Loving the lace, the stripes and the mint !!

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

  14. Mae Badiyan says

    June 21, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    Honestly a bit scared of shorts! But this is fabulous inspiration, thank you! xx

  15. Summer says

    June 22, 2012 at 5:18 am

    i have a long torse and short, stocky legs…so shorts are not my friend. i still wear them but it is pretty rare. i prefer skirts any day of the week!

  16. Meredith says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    I felt that way when I lived in NYC too and shorts can be so chic! (I didn’t like to wear them b/c who wants their bare thighs on a subway seat? :-)

  17. Lauren says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    love this post and all of your picks! and love the outfit inspiration!
    xo

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