Leather Shorts (Cont'd) + Mossimo "Karensa"

The How to Dress Up Basic Black series is not over yet, but I wanted to take a break and post some pics that I took last Wednesday.  About a week and a half ago I told you guys that I'd bought a pair of leather shorts.  I asked what you guys thought of the idea of leather shorts after Mr. Fabrice told me they were tacky. Most of you agreed that it's all about styling.  Well, you all will be proud to know that I successfully changed Mr. Fabrice's mind and after seeing the complete look I put together he was a big fan...mmm hmmmm.  And not that I needed any convincing, but I was also a huge fan. I think I might be wearing these a lot this fall!

Top: JC Penny 'I Heart Ronson' (approx $15?) | Shorts: Dots ($14) | Tights: Target ($5) | Shoes: Target/Mossimo "Karensa" ($29.99)

So I decided pair my shorts with a feminine polka dot blouse that ties at the neck (although the tie gets lost in the pattern...lol). You can't really see the color of dots very well in these pictures but they are off-white, pink, and blue on a black background.  I really love this colorful dot print... so much so that I bought the skirt in the same print, too.  Don't worry, I won't wear them together...at least i don't think I'll wear them together. You never know. I am a firm believer in never saying never... belted with a blazer it might work in a printed dress kinda way....

 
I grounded the look with black tights, and added a little contrasting texture with these suede Mossimo "Karensa" pumps. I can tell already that these shoes are going to be a go-to for fall.  They are SUPER comfy, first of all, but beyond that they are just so darn cute.  Real suede...4" heel...hidden platform...fab little faux bow detail...$29.99...sold!  I'm calling them a pump, but on the Target website they're calling them a bootie. Eh... I guess they are kind of a bootie. I will call them a hybrid bootie/pump...

umm yea. I got some dust or lotion or something on the shoes, but don't worry I caught it in the pictures and cleaned them before I left the house! Lol :) Oh the joys of suede!

I threw in the pink bag for a little color... it complemented color palette of the dots in the blouse nicely and was a nice finishing touch on the look overall.  The croc skin brought in yet another texture, and one might have thought it would be too much, but I think it worked out well. What do you think?

So, if you were against leather shorts before... did I win you over? Would you consider giving them a try? or are you still looking at me shaking your head like "What was she thinking!"

I won Fab over and let me tell you, he's no easy sell! I will say this much...even if you are fundamentally against the idea of leather shorts, I think I successfully showed that when styled right, they don't necessarily fall into the "trashy" category, which is what I think most people are concerned about. You hear leather shorts, and you think thigh high boots, and halter tops...right? No, no, no, that would indeed be all wrong.  Here, the shorts are admittedly sexy, but by no means trashy! By pairing them with black tights and a feminine but slightly conservative cut top, they are truly just another pair of black shorts, BUT the leather fabrication adds visual interest and texture to the whole look and makes it special....

Or maybe, I'm delusional... Lol! You be the judge!

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