Too Short Shorts

The most shocking scene so far in Mad Men? Hand's down (or rather thighs out) Bob Benson turning up to Joan's apartment in his very short shorts.  This reminded me that my days of short  - or even mid-thigh-length - shorts are sadly over. I am very much in the realm of the Bermuda these days.

If you still have the good gams look no further than this great post by Norcalstyle on all the most glorious less-than-knee-length shorts.

But if like me, you're at the stage of curtesying rather than bowing (as Susie would say), you'll be opting for the Bermuda. Frustrating at the moment - there are no zazzy pairs this season, everyone has obviously opted for the shorties. The other day I asked my friend Kathleen in desperation:"Seen any decent 10-12 inch pairs?" No, not a reference to some weird 50 Shades practise... rather how long is a Bermuda.

First stop of course was Banana Republic which had best quality Bermudas all around in terms of thickness of material, shape and fit.  Still they only had a selection of four colours, white, two kinds of beige and navy blue. At  J. Crew I found four colours, the shorts were not as good a fit (too big in the waist) and the quality of material was lesser,  but the colours included a lovely periwinkle blue. No prints as far as the eye could see there or anywhere else on the internet.

But once I tried on the possibilities I realised the plain old colours are really all you need.

I think the white BR's are nice enough to wear with heels don't you? (sorry overdid the fake tan)

The periwinkle J. Crews are my fave for casual.

Khaki J. Crews with white jacket and heels

Cream BR's with flatties

Today we're off to Big Sky to do some fishin' and hikin' and white water raftin' and stuff that you can drop all the "g's" on - looking forward to seeing you in ten days time!