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F A SH IO N
Knees in the Breeze
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S K O R T A N D S W E E T
Sherbet-hue vertical stripes meet the
classic A-line shape in a skort sure to
become a summer staple.
Skort, Golftini, $136; golftiniwear.com. Tank,
Sag Harbor, $26; 888/241-9458. Beach tote,
Spartina 449, $50; spartina449.com. Patent
headband w
ith flower, Juko at Supplements
NY, $63; 800/631-3844. Resin bracelets, JLO
by Jennifer Lopez , $18 each; Mac/s stores
< T H E S P O R T I N G L IF E
This stay-in-place skort goes from the golf
course to the sidewalk without a hitch.
Melissa skort, Vineyard Vines, $125;
vineyardvines.com. Three-quarter-sleeve
blouse, L.L. Bean, $40; llbean.com. Tw
ill dot
silk scarf, Echo, $78; echodesign.com.
Square sunglasses, Old Navy, $10; oldnavy
.com. Mary Anne bracelet, Cocobelle, $30;
plazatoo.com
Wear-it-well tips from Gretchen Monahan, co-host o f
T im G u n n ’s G u id e to S tyle .
UNLESS YOU’RE A TEENAGER, the most
flattering shorts hit just an inch above the
knees; two inches if you’re petite. “Pick a
slimming, fitted pair, but always remember
that ‘fitted’ doesn’t mean ‘tight,’ ” says
Monahan. “If they cling or gape, get a
larger size.”
THE FASHION MANTRA “black is
slimming” doesn’t apply to shorts or
skorts—the dark hemline that you see
cutting across the leg automatically puts
an emphasis on width. To look leaner,
choose a natural color that complements
your skin tone.
WANT A SEASONLESS SHORT? Choose a
pair made of lightweight wool—
it wicks
away moisture in summer and, when worn
with tights and heels, works in winter, too.
Pick a classic, tailored shape that won’t go
out of style, and switch up your belt to
keep your look modern.
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