Outfit Idea: Black Silk Blouse + Faux Leather Shorts. | LSR

Black Silk Blouse with Faux Leather Shorts.

Affordable Fashion, Date Night, Fashion, Outfit Post, Summer, 118 Comments

by Ashley

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

Pulling a pair of pumps out of my college shoe archive and breaking in some faux leather shorts.

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There is something really classic and powerful about an all-black outfit. Any season, any occasion– you turn up in head-to-toe black and it makes a statement. I employed that styling trick here with a pretty, draped black blouse over a pair of faux leather shorts. I know what you’re thinking– leather in June? But hear me out: this pair is slouchy with plenty of legroom, which means you don’t feel like you’re suffocating.

I also used this outfit as an opportunity to pull a pair of shoes from the archives. These patent leather pumps were a go-to of mine in college (yes, you read that right: college) over ten years ago. The triple platform was storming the style scene and designers were competing as to who could design the most dangerous shoe. These platform puppies put me well over 6′ tall– which means that’s a solid 6-inch heel. Okay. (Want a pair of your very own? These and these are super similar.)

I will not lie to you: I had to re-learn how to walk in these while we were shooting this! And even then, it was more of a baby giraffe hobble than a true walk. How did I dance the night away in these shoes in my 20s?! Nonetheless, they do create a killer leg line, so we’ll forgive the fact they’re an actual death trap.

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Outfit Idea: Black Silk Blouse + Faux Leather Shorts. | LSR
VICI blouse (similar here, here, and here) // Zara shorts (almost exact here and here) // Aldo shoes (so old; almost exact here and here) // Sierra Winter Jewelry Eclipse necklace (similar here and here) and Revival necklace (similar here) // Uncommon James ring // Le Specs sunglasses c/o Shopbop

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Outfit Idea: Black Silk Blouse + Faux Leather Shorts. | LSR

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Outfit Idea: Black Silk Blouse + Faux Leather Shorts. | LSR

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All I needed to accessorize this look was a few gold touches: I have been living in this necklace duo from Sierra Winter lately (you can see it in last week’s post with a more casual outfit here). It’s such a luxe way to add some interest to an outfit. I’ve also been all about this Uncommon James ring. Makes a statement and can be unhinged to wear all the rings individually.

I love this outfit for a date night situation– now that restaurants are slowly starting to open up, it feels the perfect thing to throw on for drinks on a patio bar. It also works perfectly with a black cotton face mask, which I will be wearing out in public on the regular until we have a vaccine hammered out for this COVID-19 situation.

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118 Comments

    1. I just carefully hobbled around while we shot this look- I have NO CLUE how I was able to be out all night in these back in college.

    1. Trust me, I nearly broke an ankle trying to rock these pumps again so many years later, haha! I’m glad I still have them, though- they’re fun to break out (carefully) once in a while!

  14. An all black look is such a vibe!
    Especially in faux leather. You just feel like such a babe! Plus might I add, you look great!
    I don’t think I even have platform heels. You’ve had these since college! Wow, and they’re still in mint condition? Amazing.
    Again, you look great (as usual).
    Wishing you the best!
    xxxxx

    https://ooomaye.com

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    1. I do a deep clean out of my closet several times a year, but it takes A LOT for me to donate a shoe, haha. And there was something about these platforms that I just couldn’t give up! 🙂

    1. I totally hobbled around in these in between takes, that is FOR SURE. Haha. I can’t believe I used to dance in these!

    1. Haha, this really would be a good early fall outfit- like when it’s just a bit cooler but still warm in the afternoons! Leather shorts for the win!

  23. An all black outfit is always my go-to! The mix of silk and leather is so chic! I love it! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    melissakacar.blogspot.com

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    1. Haha, go get ’em, girl! It’s fun to take something from a completely different era and see how it works with today’s trends. (Although, be careful! I nearly fell to my death in these heels, lol.)

    1. And I bet you danced the night away in ’em, no prob! Now- well, I just kinda carefully hobbled more than danced during this shoot, haha. 🙂

  40. Hello
    A total black look is like you say such a statement !! You are amazing dear Ashley! I also can’t understand how you managed to dance with those high heel shoes !!!
    xoxo

    marisasclosetblog.com

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  41. Cute, Ash! Haha love your sentiments about heels. I find myself relearning how to wear them constantly haha. Love that you’re sharing what kind of mask you’re wearing. I’m also wearing one these days. I need to invest in a more fashionable one.

    x ,
    S | Je M’appelle Chanel

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  45. WHOA.

    This is HOT.

    And those SHOES. I remember those shoes 🙂 I had a red pair like that for models to wear when I was shooting vintage clothing to sell. I could tell they were hideous to walk in (ha ha, the cruel, cruel photographer) but they made EVERY leg look good. I tried them on once and half a step in was like NOPE.
    More power to you for actually staying in them!

    Bettye
    https://fasgionschlub.com

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