Short Suit

2 Aug

Sunglasses – Tom Ford, Blazer – Aritzia, Top – J. Crew, Shorts – Mendocino, Earrings – Club Monaco, Bracelets – David Yurman, Bag – Michael Kors, Pumps – Prada

I am lucky enough to have a day job that doesn’t require me to wear a suit all the time, but there are definitely days when a jacket is a necessity. To try and help offset the heat we have been having here, and also to feel a little more stylish than I do when I wear a black pants suit, I decided to trade in my dark jacket for a peach one, and wear these shorts for a surprising but fun take on the corporate look.

What do you think about the short suit? I actually do have the matching shorts for this jacket as well, but I have yet to wear them together, instead pairing this jacket with all my summer skirts, white jeans and fun shorts.

Do you like this look?

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39 Responses to “Short Suit”

  1. Maria August 2, 2012 at 7:15 am #

    This is such a fun outfit! I love your shorts :-)

    Maria
    http://www.daintyanddecadent.com

  2. ani August 2, 2012 at 7:36 am #

    Kendal I like this flirty and playful top combined with the black shorts. I thought at first it was like a shirt dress or sth. Always adore the colour combo black and peach/rose, looks very feminine. What is your job? :-9

    <3 Ani
    http://www.fleurani.blogspot.de

    • With Love ~K August 2, 2012 at 7:47 am #

      Thanks so much Ani, I am a sales manager by day :) xo K

  3. twenty-something August 2, 2012 at 7:57 am #

    I LOVE this! So fun and a great spin on the usual office attire. I love the peach jacket, it lightens up the whole outfit and adds a little color. That top is fantastic too, such a fun look!

    Stephanie
    http://twenty-somethingblog.com

  4. crazystylelove August 2, 2012 at 8:18 am #

    You look so chic and pulled together in this outfit! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! That ruffle top is so feminine and looks absolutely perfect with those shorts and blazer! Are those shorts new (still in store)? Love them!

    xo Jenny
    http://www.crazystylelove.com

    • With Love ~K August 2, 2012 at 8:48 am #

      Thanks so much Jenny! Sadly no, those shorts are from a year or two ago now, but the blazer is in stores on major sale if you are in the market for that :) xo K

      • crazystylelove August 2, 2012 at 9:28 am #

        Awww, too bad! I’ll definitely check out the blazer!

  5. StephQ August 2, 2012 at 9:16 am #

    Love it! Especially the top.

    You know I’m a sucker for shorts and a blazer. I wish I could get away with it at work! I’ll have to live vicariously through your great outfit :)

    • With Love ~K August 2, 2012 at 9:18 am #

      I knew this would be a hit with you! I guess it might be frowned upon in a court room to rock the shorts :) xo K

  6. Rebecca Ciriaco Sullivan August 2, 2012 at 10:07 am #

    The total look is so drool worthy!!!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

  7. nancy @ adore to adorn August 2, 2012 at 11:43 am #

    Such a great look! Those shorts are lovely! I’m looking for a pair with a similar hem cut! Great find!
    xo,
    nancy

    • With Love ~K August 2, 2012 at 12:03 pm #

      Thanks so much Nancy! I love the hem too, almost like a pyjama cut :) xo K

  8. Lindsay August 2, 2012 at 10:39 pm #

    I love this! Those shorts are absolutely amazing! I want a pair! And I love how you styled this whole look with the ruffle top and the peach blazer. Gorgeous!

  9. Jessica Sweatt (@jesshereandnow) August 3, 2012 at 9:15 am #

    You are so adorable in your short suit… those shorts are gorgeous (such a fun cut)! And you styled the whole outfit perfectly!
    xx
    Here&Now

    • With Love ~K August 3, 2012 at 11:01 am #

      Thanks so much Jessica! I love the cute too, kind of like a pyjama look :) xo K

  10. Amy August 3, 2012 at 10:45 am #

    OMG I love this short suit! I wish I could wear shorts to work…it is too stinking hot for pants!

    xoxo
    Amy

    • With Love ~K August 3, 2012 at 11:02 am #

      It is a nice option for sure :) and it is WAY to hot for pants, I agree! xo K

  11. creamyclothes August 3, 2012 at 1:47 pm #

    Super cute look!
    Creamy

  12. natasha August 3, 2012 at 7:28 pm #

    LOVE this outfit and the heels are gorgeous!

    xo, tasha
    twenty-something blog

    • With Love ~K August 3, 2012 at 10:14 pm #

      Thanks so much Natasha, they are a favourite pair for sure :) xo K

  13. Susan August 6, 2012 at 2:19 pm #

    Love the look of shorts and a blazer. Wear that every day. Seriously gorgeous on you!

    • With Love ~K August 6, 2012 at 3:26 pm #

      Thanks so much Susan, a favourite look over here too! xo K

  14. racheltr August 6, 2012 at 3:33 pm #

    Those shorts are adorable and I love how you turned this into a shorts suit with a cute black top and blazer!!!!!!

  15. Trinnah August 6, 2012 at 10:42 pm #

    What a great outfit! I absolutely adore your shorts. It’s such a great length. It’s short enough to show skin but not too short. I love it! :)

    • With Love ~K August 6, 2012 at 11:12 pm #

      Thanks so much Trinnah! I agree, it’s all about finding that perfect length! xo K

  16. trinnah August 6, 2012 at 10:43 pm #

    I absolutely adore your shorts!! :)

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  17. Julye August 12, 2012 at 9:48 am #

    I really like your outfit – very pretty !!

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