Fabulous Find of the Week: Papaya Geometric Print Shorts
This week’s Fabulous Find is something that every girl needs as a summer staple – a cute pair of shorts!
These ones from Papaya are particularly perfect, boasting a high waist, loose fit, on-trend pattern, and neutral colors that go with EVERYTHING. Even better, they’re only $18, which is pretty unheard of for statement-making shorts like these.
I actually tried these shorts on at the Papaya near me a few weeks ago and fell in love, but opted for the same style, in a floral pattern. Now, after writing this post, I’m wishing I hadn’t. I’ll definitely be making a trip back to snag these up for the rest of summer. In the meantime, though, I can dream up possible outfits – so here are a few ideas for how to wear these amazing shorts!
The Shorts
Front Pocket Graphic Print Shorts – $17.99 at Papaya
Outfit Inspiration
Below, I’ve incorporated these cute shorts into three unique outfits: One casual, one dressy, and one that’s somewhere in between.
1. Eclectic Casual
Shorts, Tee, Sandals, Earrings, Sunglasses
This outfit illustrates why it’s okay to wear black and brown together. Here, the black and white shorts work as a neutral, pairing perfectly with a coral tee and some interesting brown cuffed sandals. To tie in the brown from the shoes and the black from the shorts, I added a cool pair of brown feather earrings (with hints of coral) and some classic black wayfarers.
2. Polished Metallics
Shorts, Tank, Bandeau, Sandals, Necklace
This look, while still casual, has a little bit of a more polished vibe than the first. This time, I paired the shorts with a pretty, slightly sheer teal tank and a black lacy bandeau to be worn underneath. To top it all off, I chose some interesting gold accessories, namely a cool lizard necklace and some strappy sandals.
3. Shorts for Nighttime
For a dressier nighttime look, I went minimal but dramatic, pairing the shorts with a dressy black tee that has a slight sheen and zipper back. As for accessories, a pair of badass black wedges and an even more badass silver spiked necklace make a serious statement.
Your thoughts?
There are tons and tons of ways to wear these amazing shorts – so I want to know: How would you style them? Do you like these shorts? How do you feel about the printed shorts trend? Let me know what you guys think, I always love hearing what you have to say!
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Posted on on June 26, 2011 / Filed Under: Shopping / Tags: Fabulous Finds, Papaya, Shorts, Summer, Summer 2011
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Erica
Great post! each outfit is just as cute as the next! i’m gonna buy these shorts this week
Jen
my oh my i love those shoes in outfit 3!
Courtney Jones Media
Thank you. These are great looking.
Cortney
Look #3 is so me, but I definitely want to try something like #2. :) Those shorts are a great find, I’ll have to pick them up–or something similar at least.
Rosie
i LOVE this post!! these looks r awesome as always :)
samantha
i am so obsessed with the tribal trend!! there’s a pair of shorts like this at urban outfitters that i was really in love with, but they were like 50 bucks… so this is such a good find!! i’m ordering them online as we speak! thanks katie !! :)
Christina
Are these navy or black?
Really really cute either way!
Chelsea
i just checked — the shorts are now 13.49!! an even bigger steal!!
Kyla
I love them! I just bought a tribal print crop top from papaya. I’m hoping tribal print is still in fashion because I haven’t been seeing much on the runways lately.
Jessica
Great post! and i love the outfits sooo much! Just a quick question, does anyone know where to get tight-fitted tribal shorts? :)