Look Sharp, Sconnie - Midwestern Fashion Nerd, Chronic Over-thinker

Who (doesn't) wear short shorts?

I really wanted to jump on the cut-off hot pants trend.
I really wanted to. But every time I tried a pair on, I immediately felt more exposed than any self respecting hobbit-lover ever should.
So, I took matters into my own hands. 

With a little bleach, and a lot of childhood peechlorine-filled pool flashbacks, I created my own pair. 
The perfect high-waist-to-much-too-long-length ratio is hard to come by. So, though the purpose of the hot pants' "unflattering" high waist may be to balance the alluringly inappropriate length, I'd like to think that my charming smile makes up for this version's shortage of exposed leg.  
 Then, with obvious inspiration from The Man Repeller(&here) I defeated the entire purpose of the "short" altogether and donned my new favorite wear-it-over-everything-to-the-point-of-repulsion sleeveless trench from Torn by Ronny Kobo.
Me. Wearing: shorts: vintage Levi's (similar), trench: Torn by Ronny Kobo (original sold out, but similar here[super sale!!] & here), boots: Good Style Shop
Ta-da! Outfit Gabby-ized. 
Rolls right off the tongue, doesn't it? 

Anybody else feel uncomfortable in short shorts?


Cheers.

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11 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 12, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    Love those shorts, what a perfect idea. I hate short shorts... when they are too tight that is. I would totally buy these!

    Anna

    stylescreed.blogspot.com

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    1. UnknownJune 12, 2012 at 11:47 AM

      Ah! I should go into business making intentionally unflattering clothing! hahah. Company name ideas?

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  2. CollectionsJune 12, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    You look amazing, those shorts are INCREDIBLE.

    Collections

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  3. PhuongJune 12, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    love the shorts!

    Travel in Style

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  4. EmilyJune 12, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Such a great DIY!! Turned out awesome! Great blog- following you :)

    www.lovelywanderlust.com

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  5. TheMinxJune 12, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    I totally feel awkward in short shorts! even though you shouldn't because you're totally cute! But I love the diy, and your little black boots are awesome.

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  6. Sugar LaneJune 12, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Hi, cool outfit!
    you have such a great sense of style!
    take a look at my blog and follow if u like it ;)
    kisses from Spain,
    S

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  7. UnknownJune 12, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    beautiful pictures! and great blog :D

    http://sindy-ng.blogspot.co.uk/

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  8. MariaJune 12, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Omg they look awesome! Great idea! And thanks for your comment in my blog :D

    Maria

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  9. Life etc...June 12, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Awesome outfit! I agree, most shorts seem to be wayyy to short to feel comfortable in. I've made a few pairs of my own too - though I haven't tried the bleaching yet, will have to give that a go! :)

    Life Etc

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  10. Chelsea **A Bit of Sass**June 13, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    Nice DIY! I often feel uncomfortable in super shorts too..
    xo, Chelsea
    www.abitofsass.blogspot.com

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