alyssa jayne: Denim Short Revival

Summer is well under way, and regardless of where you live in this great nation, chances are it's pretty dang hot! I am currently in the great state of South Carolina where temperatures today reached at least 98 degrees with a whopping (I am not kidding, get ready for this) 87% humidity! This kind of heat can make it difficult to decide what to wear, knowing that it will likely be sticking to you after less than 3 minutes outside. One thing is for sure, pants are out and shorts are in! I love skirts and dresses just as much (ok, probably more) than the next girl, and they will get their day in the sun, but today is about shorts and specifically the denim kind. You may have noticed denim shorts making a big come back on the fashion scene last summer and by the looks of things folks, they are here to stay. I remember them being a huge part of my wardrobe way back in elementary and middle school but after disappearing from the scene for several years, I am happy to see them making this resurgence into stores and closets everywhere. If you're not sold on the denim short trend, I would encourage you to give them a second look. Denim is such a versatile item in any wardrobe, and shorts of the denim kind are no different. They look effortless paired with a boyfriend t-shirt and sandals or dressed up with an embellished tank and heels. Really when it comes to denim shorts, the possibilities are endless! The majority of what we're seeing now are distressed, cut-off, cuffed, or boyfriend style however there is a wide range out there with price points varying as much as styles. I have included below several styles but for those of you who are not ready to invest in what might be a here-today-gone-tomorrow trend, don't forget that this would make for a super easy DIY project. All you need to do is take an old pair of jeans and cut to the desired length. Always make the initial cut longer than you want the actual inseam and make adjustments from there as needed. Next, simply roll, cuff, or leave the edge raw, and distress to your liking.