One Item, Three Ways: Blue Linen Shorts

One of the styling principles we teach at Twelve Tall is showing our clients how to find garments that go beyond basic, while still being versatile for a wide-range of outfits.

That’s why we love the Clean Button-Tab Shorts in Distant Mineral from Madewell. They’re an excellent substitute for traditional (and sometimes overdone) jean shorts, and the Distant Mineral color is different enough from traditional jean fabric that it’s a head-turning, muted blue. Plus, these shorts are made with linen, our favorite fabric for the dog days of summer.

• Ribbed Off-The-Shoulder Top in Rouge (available in sizes up to 2XL)

• The Sling Crossbody Bag in Harvest Moon

• Russell Oval Sunglasses in Antique Cream

• Madewell x Lisa Says Gah! Oversized Silk Bandana in Clematis Blue

• Wire Flower Stud Earrings in Vintage Gold

• Two-Pack Cuff Anklet Set in Vintage Gold

• The Kimmy Wedge Sandal in Ecru

• Supima Rib Cutaway Tank in Olive Green

• Paperclip Chain Necklace in Vintage Gold

• Carabiner Large Hoop Earrings in Vintage Gold

• The Open Crochet Straw Packable Tote in Desert Dune

• Sidewalk Low-Top Sneakers

• Linbrook Sunglasses in Lichen

• Organic Cotton Broken-In Baseball Cap in Alabaster

• Denim Button-Front Top in Tile White

• Holwood Sunglasses in Faded Earth

• The Sabina Flatform Sandal in Desert Camel

• Freshwater Pearl Huggie Hoop Earrings

• Demi-Fine Bamboo Cuff Bracelet

• Madewell x Lisa Says Gah! Two-Pack Freshwater Pearl Necklace Set