Dressing Up Black Shorts for Day and Night.

Despite having a lot, a loooot of clothes and trying to give them all (or at least most of them) a chance to be worn, my everyday style and life-style is a lot about remixing what I have in my closet, as well. During Summer, especially as a SAHM, one item I am wearing often is a pair of Shorts. You have seen me wear my Shorts in several Casual Outfits this Summer. But lately I took my Black Dressy Shorts and decided to match them with Dressy Tops as well. I came up with a Day Look and an Evening Look, which were both worn sometime last week. I forgot to photograph my bag but I carried the same Black Purse which had a small shoulder strap not a cross-body (similar to this or this). So instead of a "Mom Wear to Work Wear" post this week, I am showing you this Remix Post of Dressing Up my Black Shorts. This pair is from The Limited. They are a Light Wool-blend. They don't keep you hot at all. They have the crease on the front of each leg and a tab waist with 3 buttons. I also own some Bermuda-length Black Shorts, Short Chino Black Shorts and a pair of Draw-string Linen ones.

For the Day Look I dressed up the Shorts with my fitted Silver/Black Floral Brocade Tank Top from White House Black Market and my Silver/Black Beaded Wedges which matched perfectly. I added a Long Purple/Gold Snake Pendant Necklace (playing off the 2 Metallics), some Blue Studs and a Beaded Red/White/Navy/Baby Blue Bracelet. I added some Bright Red Lipstick and kept my eyes simple, just with some mascara. The hair was up in a pony-tail because it was hot and I was running errands with Vivian in tow, so that was that.

Necklace & Bracelet:

Long, Leather Rope & Chain Gold+Purple Necklace w/ Snake Medallion: Parfois (similar, best deal), (similar in gold), (gorgeous option, great deal, love this).

Silver Cuff w/ Floating Navy, Silver, Red & Baby Blue, Cube Glass Beads: A Random Boutique.

Silver+Black, Floral Brocade, U-Neck, Fitted Tank Top w/ Black Ruffle Trim: White House Black Market (striped B+W option by WHBM, on sale, love this), (polka dot B+W option by WHBM w/ ruffle, best deal), (black ruffled tank by WHBM), (B+W, Peplum Jacquard Option).

Black, Dressy, Wool-Blend, Tailored "Drew" Shorts: The Limited (very similar by The Limited, best deal), (more casual option by The Limited), (dressy belted option by Express, love these), (dressy cotton sateen option by Express).

Royal Blue, Small Circle Stud Earrings: Random Street Vendor for $1.00 (New) (very similar in lighter blue), (similar in baby blue+silver, love these), (similar in navy+gold).

Dark Silver, Thong-Wedge, Beaded Sandals w/ Black, Gray & Silver Beads: Nine West (very similar, love these), (similar w/ bows, great deal, love these), (similar, intricate design, best deal).

For the Night Look I dressed up the Shorts with a fitted, Eggplant-Colored Silk Camisole by The Limited that is shaped like a Bustier. I added some Bling Bling Long Crystal Earrings, a couple of Black+Gold Bangles and even wore my Red Butterfly Cocktail Ring. My Black Patent Leather Pumps added to the Dressy Evening appeal. I put on some Bright Coral Lip-gloss and a little Smoky Eye and did my hair in a High Sock Bun a little off to one side.

Bracelets & Ring:

Black+Gold Enamel Bangle: Arden B (very similar, best deal), (similar Kate Spade option), (similar, great deal, love this).

Olive Green/Gold Rhinestone Bangle (part of a set of Bangles): A Random Boutique (similar by Givenchy, great deal, love this), (set of 3 rhinestone bangles, best deal).

Burgundy, Metallic, Butterfly Cocktail Ring w/ tiny Silver Stones: c/o American Fashion & Jewelry (similar, colorful, great deal), (similar in faux gold, best deal, love this).

Deep Violet, Silk Camisole w/ Ruffled Neckline: The Limited (dressy black+purple lace option, love this), (cropped tiered option, love this), ("Barcelona" camisole option by Express, on sale).

Black, Dressy, Wool-Blend, Tailored "Drew" Shorts: The Limited (very similar by The Limited, best deal), (more casual option by The Limited), (dressy belted option by Express, love these), (dressy cotton sateen option by Express).

Silver Crystal, Tear Drop Long Earrings: A Jewelry Show in Michigan (very similar, love these), (similar), (similar 2, best deal, love these).

Pointy-Toe, Classic, Patent Leather Black Pumps: Nine West (identical), (similar w/ kitten heel by Nine West), (similar leather option by Nine West, love this).

And here is a previous post from last Summer which shows how I have styled my Black Bermuda Shorts from Day to Night.

And speaking of Shorts, you will see several more of them remixed throughout this month. And late on Wednesday I am bringing back "The 6 Remix". Stay tuned and thank you for stopping by. =)

P.S. Linking with Andrea, Caitlin, Erin, Laura, Lauren, Niki, Paige, Saumya, The Style Record, Whitney and Zaz.