Hot Summer!

Hot Summer means hot shorts people! As temperatures are shooting up this summer, one must need to cool down and still look oh-so-fabulously-chic. Now, in the tropics like Singapore, shorts have long been embraced by many, from the coffee shop uncle to the young school boy to the working professionals to the sportsmen all the way to our dads cause simply, its just freaking comfortable. Of course,you can definitely differentiate between the fashionably charming from the fashionably challenged. Wearing shorts to the market is definitely fine. Shorts on a date? Maybe, too casual. But a day out and about in town? Perfect! These days, our walking shorts (or our everyday shorts) are not those three for ten dollars bargain in the market, its more tailored and refined. These shorts nowadays are smart enough to be worn with like sports coat or jacket. Let's just say, the shorts this summer isn't short ons style.

Let's start with the tank top (or singlet as we Singaporeans call it) and shorts combination that all the ah peks are sporting. But, let's bring it up a notch (or lots and lots of notches) with this D&G number. I love this D&G take on shorts. The use of a leather black shorts (check out the zipper detailings!) with a black tank top with that cute bear logo is just flirtatious, sexy and yet kinda cute too. Pair it with those black leather gladiator sandals and you get an outfit perfect for shopping in Orchard on sunday afternoon. Ok, maybe the leather shorts might be too hot for the streets of Orchard! Nonetheless, its rockstar with a warm heart!

When you need to hit the beach, hit the Gucci stores first. I mean look at this patterned shirt and short shorts ( like really short shorts!!) Its so sunny and fresh. And those shades! I love the shades and the bag! Big enough to stuff in your towels, swimgear, sunblock or suntan and ipod. hee. And oh, unless you are blessed with godlike body and stunningly good looks, avoid full patterned from head to toe or you'll look like some ah pek who wore curtains.

Or, how about a walk in the park in the evening? The sun is almost out and the weather is cool. What should you wear? Hmm... let's go for this Junya Watanabe pink checkered shirt and black old school sweater and blue knee length shorts and the hat. But, let's just stop there! Only wear it with those fugly green socks if you are retired and is just spending your retirement vacationing. Ok, this combination is for the rich ah peks! I don't mind wearing the pieces SEPARATELY but not altogether like this! yucks!

You can wear your shorts effortlessly airy like the one you see here by Fendi. Love the white. Men who can pull off that much white are charming like the prince in shining armour. hee! Do take note, though, its ok to wear airy and slightly baggy clothes but do not wear it loose like its three sizes bigger than what you are. That just makes the whole look sloppy, unrefined and unpolished. Fendi shows a good example here, airy shorts with a fitted and constructed jacket.

DKNY always have very clean lines in their designs and this number is no exception. Love the color, its so light and airy, suitable for summer. And the whole look is so clean and neat that it makes you look at least 5 years younger. It is so school boy inspired that i just love it! I can wear it to school, or to the library or to the museum or maybe that summer lunch date. Check out the ladies' shorts by DKNY too! perfect combination! Shorts with that blouse makes it casually chic and that obi belt just ooozes style!

Or you can just slip these on for that casual lunch date out in town! Its casual and yet refined. This will definitely let you score with your date! Especially when she realises its Bottega Veneta.

And to bring you to the clubs or those late night summer parties, how about decking yourself out in this Roberto Cavalli creation. The darker color makes it more appropriate for partying since the wine or liquor stains won't be that obvious on it! Also, all that dancing won't appear on your outfit as sweat stains.

See, so get your shorts out! DO invest in a tailored and well made pair of shorts especially when you live in Singapore. We have sun all year round! And rain too! Cheers!