So sorry for the absence, your girl was on vacation. But we are back to regular scheduled programming with two newsletters this week.
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3ae24e17-15c6-47b0-ad44-54f50d0ece9f_640x480.jpeg)
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24d74928-cbc2-4563-ada3-61394a6e025d_640x480.jpeg)
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcaccfb0d-5e43-4cb3-8cf9-a580b95ed706_640x480.jpeg)
If you are going to Europe this summer, go check out my City Guides for Paris, Milan and Mallorca - they cover what to wear and where to shop :).
This edit is going to be a little different. Today, we are going with the approach of “what bottoms you should pack for a weekend getaway this summer”. We are keeping it simple with four:
Vertical stripe cotton or linen pants
Adidas shorts
Cropped trouser/chinos
A navy short
There is nothing better than versatility when it comes to the clothing items you choose to pack. I believe all of these options are super easy to style up and down and would be appropriate for wherever you’re headed.
Vertical Stripe Cotton or Linen Pants
Do these look like PJs? Yes. But that’s what makes them fun to style for the summer. Summer dressing is all about giving off a relaxed, nonchalant vibe. And there is nothing more relaxed and nonchalant than wearing your PJs out of the house.
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F851ed2bc-8faa-47ff-a40a-79555c5aef77_1014x1452.jpeg)
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5e2fe358-45e6-483c-a1ed-f627daa011af_893x1780.jpeg)
This is defiantly more of a day time option. So wear them to explore town with a plain t-shirt, or to the beach club with a linen button down. Either way, these pants are far more interesting to look at than plain white linen pants.
To buy:
Adidas Shorts
Sticking to the vertical stripe theme - while all the other guys are styling Patagonia Baggies, why notttttt… do something different and go with an Adidas short.
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F863476ab-8423-4150-8176-14a337a76858_564x751.jpeg)
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F75b8dcff-777c-4675-950b-4d7b1ab6efa0_564x907.jpeg)
Now, to be clear, I am not encouraging styling these the basic way - with just a ratty t-shirt and sneakers. Get creative. Pair them with a linen button down or cardigan, something unexpected. Trust me, all the cool guys are doing it.
To buy:
Cropped Trousers
Promoting air circulation is a key in keeping cool with summer dressing. I know, it seems like the extra 2-3 inches of exposed ankle isn’t going to make much of a difference, but paired with a low profile shoe - you’ll be much happier than if you were completely covered.
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2c97ecea-3099-441c-95ef-406659cd5242_486x671.jpeg)
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F66c8bce2-3ec5-4533-8015-011b0088933d_564x846.jpeg)
To buy:
A Navy Short
Packing space is always limited. I think you really only need one pair or elevated shorts and it should be a navy one. Shorts are inherently informal, but something about the navy color immediately brings some class into your look.
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F84384de2-c7d1-45e9-adb9-99f286de55f7_564x1002.jpeg)
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F979a7067-e983-45f1-ba50-bd984bebf141_474x670.jpeg)
To buy:
As always, thank you for being here. Will cover what tops to wear on vaca in the next newsletter xo