How to Wear a Short Suit

If you have been following the Fashion Weeks, you would have noticed that most Spring collection bore a considerable touch of short suits. Even celebrities like Nicole Scherzinger and Michelle Williams were seen looking like a million bucks in one of these.

Pairing up a blazer with shorts is a relatively new trend and if you are confused on how to sport these, here are a few tips to help you rock a short suit:

Take your body shape into consideration

Not just your size, but your shape should also be taken into account while selecting clothes. Some women are top heavy while others have a problematic lower portion, if you are on the heavier side then look for slim fitting short suits. Your shorts and blazer both should be snug fitting, try to avoid flairs as that would just add volume.

Mix and Match

I love Nicole’s look in this picture. Although her shorts are more like hot pants but then she’s absolutely rocked the look, if you are going for a monotone color then put on a printed vest or shirt underneath.

Color Blocking

Experiment with colors and opt for two contrasting shades for the blazer and shorts. Yellow with blue or magenta with parrot green is a great option especially for Spring. New York Fashion Week saw a significant collection of color blocking with loud vibrant contrasting colors merging perfectly to give a chick appeal.

Accessorize Well

They literally save the day. If you are planning to wear a matching blazer and shorts in the same color, make sure you wear some contrasting accessories. A shimmery clutch or an altogether different color pair of lace up boots will perfectly do the trick if you are considering stepping out in the Spring sun.

Beyonce’s complements her all-yellow short suit well with a black and white patterned clutch, shades and sandals. I believe black ankle length boots or red stilettos would have upped the ante considerably.

Play with patterns

Experiment a lot to see which style suits you best. Team up printed shorts with a black blazer or go for an overall printed outfit. You need not buy a separate short suit altogether, be resourceful, raid your wardrobe and pair your old printed or plain shorts with a suitable blazer.

Patterns are a huge hit when it comes to short suits from symmetrical to abstract, patterned short suits complement every body type. Go for stripes if you are top heavy as stripes help to camouflage flab or if you want to hide your tummy, try black blazer on stripes t shirt and printed shorts.

Wax and Polish those legs

Seriously, you’d be trotting around in shorts and nothing makes a short suit look sexier than well-maintained and polished legs. They just add to the entire oomph quotient. Fix a salon appointment and give your legs some much deserved love and pampering even before you go shopping for short suits.
And yes: Suit up! (I just couldn’t resist using this phrase!)

So tell us, would you be sporting a short suit come Spring 2013?