Holiday Look/Porter Shorts

This style of porter short is my absolute fave, because it can be worn so many ways. This look is a bit casual for most holiday parties, but could certainly be dressed up!

I'd rock it with a major statement jacket, and dark tights out to a holiday concert at the Hotel Cafe.

These thrifted shorts were originally knee length, with too much fabric for even the longest legs!

So my design partner and I hacked them off, she tailored them to perfection, and they became such a darling little piece. (How adorable is that little patch detail?)

Tips for shopping this look in thrift: 

• The key is to find shorts that fit well on your waist. 

• If you have good tailoring skills (or a good tailor!) they can be taken in, but the ease is in just having to hem the length!

• There are so many options at thrift stores, as the look of yester-years lends to this current trend in shape. Keep your eyes peeled for high waisted, detailed gems!

• Know what you're looking for and go in inspired!

Here were some of my inspirations:

Porter Shorts by novembergreyonline featuring high waisted shorts

Thread Social Jacquard bow-belt shorts, $430
Lover Gallery twill shorts, $186
Lover Gallery twill shorts, $186
Marc by Marc Jacobs Patton brushed-silk shorts, $260
J.Crew Pleated wool-flannel tuxedo shorts, $98