Who wears short shorts?

[PrettySquareGal]

I don't. Have you seen how short some of those short shorts are out today?? Alarming!

What do you wear when it's hot outside? (This post inspired by Matt Deckard's thread for the fellows).

 

[scotrace]

If you dare wear short shorts

Nair for short shorts.


Some slogans just work.

 

[KAT]

short Lederhosen ..of course..pictures will follow soon

 

[Naama]

short Lederhosen ..of course..pictures will follow soon

I'm waiting for that!

If I wear shorts, then longer (ending short before the knees). I thought that I've seen a picture of Marlene Dietrich wearing similar shorts as I have, but I can't find it [huh] But why don't just wear skirts if it's hot?


Naama

 

[rubyredlocks]

I have 1 pair of shorts(just like the ones mentioned by Naama) and own those just in case we go to an amusement park with rides.Capris can be too hot and well roller coasters and skirts don't exactly mix.
I do like that pair,they seem to be somewhere between a pair of shorts and a pair of capris.
I also like the little vintage playsuits that never seem to come in my size,may have to get a reproduction,like this:

Also,I saw a pic of Jitterbugdoll in a cute pinafore style playsuit,maybe she'll post it.
Mostly,in the summer I wear skirts and sundresses with wedges or ballet flats and pretty much take a sweater everywhere since all the ac's here will be on near freezing temps.

 

[LizzieMaine]

If it's really really hot and humid -- which it gets maybe one week out of the year here -- I've got a couple of 40's-style rayon rompers with wide legs that fall to just above the knee. That's as short as I ever go -- and if I'm going downtown or to the store or something I'll change into a knee-length lightweight cotton house dress.

There was a time when I used to romp and frolic about the dooryard on hot afternoons in a pair of 1964 New York World's Fair souvenir rhumba ******* with "MEET ME AT THE FAIR" emblazoned across the rear. But I was only two, and my mother had a peculiar sense of humor...

 

[jitterbugdoll]

I wear shorts and vintage playsuits, as well as capris, though mostly around the house. I have quite a few 1940s-50s sets, and they all fall about mid-thigh on me--that's as short as I'll go! I haven't bought a modern pair of shorts in ages, because I cannot stand how low-waisted they tend to be. I hate that look!

Here's a pic of Dale Evans wearing the same playsuit that Rubyredlocks mentioned (I can post a pic of me wearing the same one later on):

I also have shorts similar to these:

And a couple of playsuits similar to this:

 

[Rosie]

No short shorts for me! When it gets really hot out, I wear sundresses of th light and breezy variety. Actually, I have one that looks almost exactly like this:

or this:

I might also wear a pair of capris if I'm doing something in need of pants but like someone said capris are sometimes too hot.

 

[Lauren]

It's all about linen and cotton. I love wearing linen pants in the summer with nice wider legs with stiped tank tops. It's a very 30's nautical look that thankfully enough is in fashion right now so I don't neccesarily have to make them or buy the real thing.

You can even watch the pants in action when ginger dances thanks to YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ9YqGvK3_I
I also like floaty thin cotton or muslin dresses and skirts. I have a pair of shorts like the ones Jitterbugdoll posted in white, and a pair of 50's ones that button at the sides in blue- then there's the non-scandelous halters for beach wear. In the summer I'm pretty drawn to the 50's Italian look like this:

 

[mysterygal]

I love that outfit! daddy o's makes the best stuff! If only I could go on a shopping spree
I wear short shorts, but, not to where any cheeks are showing...that's just too short!

 

[Irena]

For the past four or five summers I've worn swimsuits everyday (for work - lifeguard and swimming teacher) and, of course, I have to wear shorts all the time. But those short shorts, never! I like them longer, mid-thigh to knee-length is the best.

On a little different subject, I'll be in bed for about a month this summer with no air-conditioning, then on crutches for another month or so. Any suggestions for keeping cool while looking fairly decent?

 

[PrettySquareGal]

For the past four or five summers I've worn swimsuits everyday (for work - lifeguard and swimming teacher) and, of course, I have to wear shorts all the time. But those short shorts, never! I like them longer, mid-thigh to knee-length is the best.

On a little different subject, I'll be in bed for about a month this summer with no air-conditioning, then on crutches for another month or so. Any suggestions for keeping cool while looking fairly decent?

A suggest a cabana boy who will bring you cold drinks and fan you.

And by the way, sorry to hear you will be stuck in bed and then with crutches!

 

[rubyredlocks]

Thanks Mysterygal!
I think those would be cute for a relaxed pool party with some matching espadrilles.
I also like the 30s linen-look mentioned by Lauren.

 

[Irena]

A suggest a cabana boy who will bring you cold drinks and fan you.

I wish....but I don't think my little brother would be too happy with that suggestion.

 

[rubyredlocks]

Irena-Cold packs wrapped in a towel and placed at your neck,keep ice water by the bed at all times,of coarse an electric fan will help,and think cotton,it breaths the best.
You could recline in a nice cotton sleevless day dress and if your hair is long enough a high ponytail with a scarf tied around it will make you feel more presentable.
Stay well!

 

[Miss Neecerie]

not sure I will be able to make these before summers really here...

But I am holding out hope

 

[Lauren]

Sooooo cute~ I love that little stripey number. Looks like a great blouse, too!

 

[Caledonia]

The hat in the vogue pattern is a dead ringer for the pink straw one you bought a while back Lauren.

 

[Veronica Parra]

In case you didn't see this before:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showpost.php?p=98639&postcount=1

 

[Lauren]

The hat in the vogue pattern is a dead ringer for the pink straw one you bought a while back Lauren.

Oh my gosh, you're right! I didn't even notice!