Hello, Ladies! I am back this week with another Matching Separates Summer Outfit. Last week I shared a matching skirt set; today I am wearing a matching shorts set. Just like a skirt set, a matching linen shorts set will give you bang for your buck when it comes to styling different ensembles for summer. I love this set because while it’s casual and comfortable, it can be dressed up a little more with accessories.
Today, Kelly shares a matching linen shorts set
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The combination of these separates is such a comfortable outfit – especially for summer! This set is a linen blend so the pieces have the feel of linen, but they don’t wrinkle as easily. The top and bottoms are from Banana Republic Factory and I like the set so much that I purchased the linen shorts and the Dolman top in red stripe.
Oversized Linen Dolman Top | Linen-Blend Short | Lace-Up Mid-Heel Espadrilles sizes limited, similar here | Similar Bamboo Tote | Similar Bamboo Handle Bag
Pull-on linen shorts are so popular this summer; in fact, pull-on style bottoms in general have made such a huge impact on fashion in the past few years. It may have taken me a minute to get on board, I admit, but this summer is all about the pull on bottoms!
Oversized Linen Dolman Top | Linen-Blend Short | Lace-Up Mid-Heel Espadrilles sizes limited, similar here | Similar Bamboo Tote | Similar Bamboo Handle Bag
A pair of slide sandals keeps this outfit perfectly casual for lounging around or running errands, while sneakers give this outfit a more sporty look. I decided to take this casual outfit up a notch with Lace-Up Mid-Heel Espadrilles. This would be a cute outfit for a lunch date with my husband, or maybe out shopping with Beth. I am a casual dresser in everyday life, so it feels really good and special to add something simple like a cute heeled sandal to give this outfit a little boost, while still feeling relaxed and functional.
Oversized Linen Dolman Top | Linen-Blend Short | Lace-Up Mid-Heel Espadrilles sizes limited, similar here | Similar Bamboo Tote | Similar Bamboo Handle Bag
Oversized Linen Dolman Top | Linen-Blend Short | Lace-Up Mid-Heel Espadrilles sizes limited, similar here | Similar Bamboo Tote | Similar Bamboo Handle Bag
My handbag is a few years old from J.McLaughlin, and while I hoped they’d bring it back around, they have not. I did find a couple of bags that I think would be really cute and add contrast, like this Peony Seagrass Tote or this Raffia Handbag.
I have fully embraced the matching sets trend because I love the versatility and bang for my buck for the many outfits I can create with a matching set. Plus, I love the look of rompers, but as a petite, it’s hard to find rompers that fit my proportions correctly, so a matching shorts set is the perfect solution.
Recently I mixed up my red stripe linen shorts set for a couple of daily looks.
Linen Blend Easy Short | Fine Rib Boatneck Tee | Braided Leather Belt | Mena Slide Sandal | Essential Bucket Tote
Similar Relaxed Chinos | Linen Blend Dolman Top | Gabi Asymmetric Slide Sandal | Similar Raffia Bag
Oversized Linen Dolman Top | Wide-Leg Pleated Linen Trousers | Stretchy Straw Slim Belt | Polka Dot Slide Espadrilles | Crochet Top Handle Bag | Stone and Pearl Necklace | Layered Pearl Bracelet | Pearl Stud Earrings
Linen-Blend Short | High-Neck Tank Top in Stretch Linen | European Linen Blazer | Dolce Vita Atomic Slide Sandal | Jeanne Leather Bag | Naomi Gold Vermeil Hoops | Paperclip Layering Necklace Set
Yesterday, Beth shared why denim shorts are your new summer must-have. Make sure to click the title or image below to read the article.
is our 40s+ fashion & food contributor. She posts a Daily Look on Tuesdays, writes about Fashion on Thursdays, joins Beth for Fridays with Oscar and shares a new recipe Sunday evenings.
She’s 47, 5’0, and a petite 0/XS.
Kelly also has a food blog called Djalali Cooks, which you can find by clicking the world icon below.
I have the same shorts in black from Banana Republic and I love them! Like you I was hesitant to the pull on bottom trend but these are so flattering and comfortable. Kelly you look great!
These are great shorts, Pam! I am so glad you have them too! Thanks for stopping by today, xo Kelly
Kelly you look very pretty in all of the outfits!!❤❤❤
Thank you so much, Gloria! xo Kelly