(photo c. www.nastygal.com)
Due to the second wind of 1980's trends, we've seen a hi-rise of the hi-waisted short making a come back, and with summer fast approaching (especially here in Houston, where we've had highs of 70 and 80 degree heat); cutoffs are a staple in most women's wardrobes. At the shoppe I work for, we can't seem to keep them in stock. Daisy Dukes are definitely some of our top sellers, namely because they're easy to wear and fairly functional in what can be scorching Texas weather. I personally love cutoffs (I own quite a few pairs myself), because they instantly create a long-legged look even for the most petite women. Regardless, I still have quite a few apprehensive clients who would like to wear the short-short trend, but worry the look might be too risque or age-inappropriate; and they ask me how they can take such a casual and scant look to a chicer level. Despite how easy and comfortable they are to wear, I do believe that cutoffs have their place, and for the more mature or modest fashionista here are a few tips and tricks on how to how to keep cutoffs classy in any situation:
