this year, i’ve been completely obsessed with finding the perfect pair of shorts. and not just one pair, i kinda want like several pairs of incredible high rise shorts in different fabrics with different cool little embellishments like paper bag waist ties and pleats, but most importantly: scallops! hard to believe, right? ha, you know me. and i know this is old news since these perfect shorts were seen walking down the chloe spring 2009 runway over a year ago, but ever since i laid my eyes on that collection, i have not been able to get scalloped edges out of my mind! but as with most runway trends, i knew it would only be a matter of time before we saw all sorts of imitations, knock offs, and homages. not that chloe is, like, the owner of scalloped edges or anything (i have been collecting a number of vintage pieces with scalloped edges), but you know what i mean. i just don’t happen to be able to afford chloe.
unfortunately, for whatever reason, when it comes to obtaining a pair of these amazing shorts, it’s been my personal shopping fail. i saw them pop up at urban outfitters in black for under $50 and i hesitated until they were out of stock in my size. and neneee has been whipping up some custom pairs refashioned from vintage shorts, yet i have yet to snag a pair of those either. and well, i’ve seen others and still don’t have a pair. so i guess i’ll just keep on sitting here, waiting patiently for the universe to drop them on top of my head. or rear, i suppose.
chloë sevigny wearing chloé, neneee, the cherry blossom girl wearing a pair from the queen’s wardrobe, kloset, urban outfitters, a look from the chloé spring 2009 runway.
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Oooh me too! I have never been a shorts girl but suddenly all these cute embellished ones look so tempting.
"incredible high rise shorts in different fabrics with different cool little embellishments like paper bag waist ties and pleats, but most importantly: scallops!" – You took the words right out of my mouth. I've been hesitant to purchase them also though and I have no idea why. Ok no thats a lie. I feel like I can't pass these off as work clothes, but not everything in my wardrobe needs to be for work. Bah Humm Buggggg.
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M.E.
such a cute idea!!
Loved it all.
<3 bella
I really hope you get a pair, you'd look amazing in them
I'm also obsessed with scallopped shorts! I think I might do an etsy search on it every week…I also love the scallopped shorts by Alexandra Grecco but for some reason I've stopped myself each time from buying a pair.
I hope you get yourself a pair!!
xo Jenny
ahhh, those pink ones are adorable, and the blue with the polka dots… who am i kidding, they're all cute!
Oh yeah. Totally feelin the scalloped shorts. I've been looking for ages! <3
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oh my god, love them all!
Lovve scallop edges.
I'm drooooling. Lately I've had the urge to cut off all my high-waist trousers into shorts. I've already done it with a couple pairs and need to control myself, so I'm not cursing when the weather cools down again!
these scalloped shorts are just too darling for words!! Love em!
Absolutely wonderful! ;-)
Can I ask you which layout you´re using on your blog, since you have both a left and right coloumn…?
For some reason shorts make me self-conscious. I'm not overweight or anything, but I just can't wear them without thinking something might be peeking out.
These are awesome, I want a pair now too. I havent seen any of these in the UK, so the hunt begins!!
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Oh Wow! these shorts look so chic!
I need to get some or these! to cute!
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I've been drooling over scallop-hemmed shorts too–they're just too cute! My inspiration folder has been filling up with images of them, which means I'm pretty muc obsessed at this point! I've been trying to decide if I just need to break down and make a pair or not. ;) rofl.
Good luck finding the perfect pair for yourself! :)
♥ Casey
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I am with you and love all of these! Those ones from neneee are amazing and gone! I need a great pair but the see by chloe are too much!
OH MAN. chloe sevigny always has the best shorts (and legs – meowww!). i'm with you on the shorts quest – i find that thrift store mom-pants (big, baggy, tapered pants) make really good shorts when cut off and rolled up. or if you were a more accomplished sewer you could hem some lovely scallops as well…
high rise shorts are just plain classy. and lately it seems like there's so many ways to wear them. all of a sudden i too, have been feeling the urge to wear shorts, which is quite a change for a dress and skirt grrl.
scallops on shorts are perfect for you. can hardly wait to see the pics!
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i fell in love with those chloe shorts too! i think i would still die for them.
i am determined to make a pair!! lets see how this goes…
fell in love with the pink pair! where can we buy them?
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These are just so lovely !
Scalloped shorts are high on my wish list, too. I've been considering the ones from U.O., but am really holding out for a pair of Alexandra Grecco's…
http://www.etsy.com/listing/40139048/the-griffith-scalloped-shorts-teal
I'm making a pattern for these as we speak.
Midwest Darling
I have three pairs! …I need to stop. :(
Thank you so much for this post! It totally was my inspiration for making my own pair from some thrifted shorts. I wrote about it on my blog: http://maryvannote.com/blog/2010/05/02/mary-van-scalloped-shorts-daaamn/
Wow, Chloe looks perfect!!
Really love your blog!You look so authentic and true.
The pink ones are amazing!!
In my mind the best sorts are from weary old extra fragile
lace worn over silk tights and with a long jacket on top
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