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Stripes Summer

{ Summer Tan: Boatneck sweater, Striped shorts & Lace-up wedges }

June 7, 2016

blue and white striped drawstring shorts with tan sweater, Stuart Weitzman 'Abandon' wedge sandals, Brahmin vintage saddlebag, striped shorts summer outfitI’m taking a day’s break from the last of my Parisian posts to share a casual look from the other weekend. I’ve been all about neutral outfits lately, and this summer ensemble is no exception.H&M boatneck sweater with drawstring waist striped shorts, Brahmin vintage saddlebag, Stuart Weitzman Abandon lace-up wedges, blue and white striped shorts summer outfitI like to invest more in shoes and handbags than clothing, and H&M is one of my favorite retailers for affordable fashion: purchased on sale, my sweater and shorts barely totaled $20, and both are well-made pieces (I wear this sweater all the time!) I adore the linen shorts for their cool fabric and comfy drawstring waist (just make sure to size up for a roomy fit like this). I dressed them up here with wedges, but they also look just as good worn with flats.
tan sweater with striped shorts outfit, Brahmin vintage tan saddlebag, Stuart Weitzman 'Abandon' lace up wedges, striped shorts outfitH&M tan boatneck sweater with blue and white striped shorts, Brahmin vintage tan saddlebag, Stuart Weitzman lace up 'Abandon' wedges, how to wear striped shortshow shoes get stretched at the cobbler, how to stretch front part of shoe when too tightA little backstory on my wedges: I ordered the same size I usually wear in Stuart Weitzman, but the front strap was a little too narrow, making it difficult for me to get my foot all the way to the end of the shoe. I took them to the cobbler in my neighborhood that I’ve been going to since we moved here, and thankfully, he was able to stretch the leather. When I went to pick them up, they were still on the stretching machine, so I had to take a photo to share–isn’t it funky looking? Every time I go to the cobbler, I feel like I’m stepping back in time because the contraptions used to repair shoes look so old-school. Shoe repair is truly an art, and most cobblers here in Italy learned the trade passed down by their family members. I can’t recommend the importance of a good cobbler enough: mine has saved many a pair of shoes for me and continues to keep my favorites in tiptop shape.
Stuart Weitzman 'Abandon' lace-up wedge sandalsPost-cobbler work, my wedges are now a perfectly comfortable fit (for the cost of only €5!)
H&M boatneck sweater, blue and white striped drawstring shorts, Stuart Weitzman 'Abandon' lace up wedge sandals, how to wear striped linen shorts summerAs much as I love sweaters, I have a feeling this may be the last time I’ll be wearing one for awhile since it’s starting to heat up here in Rome. Thankfully, it hasn’t been as hot as it already was this time last year, so I’m hoping that means we won’t have another brutal summer!

  • Sweater (H&M; also similar)
  • Sunglasses (Chanel)
  • Shorts (H&M–only $18! **FIT: size up for roomier fit; I am wearing a 4)
  • Wedges (Stuart Weitzman; another similar style for less than $70)
  • Bag (Brahmin; obsessed with this new style)

 

 

 

 

Linking with Walking in Memphis in High Heels, The Fashion Canvas & Style Elixir

 

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