I fell completely in love when I saw the Isabel Marant tiered lace shorts from her Spring ’11 Collection (via style.com), I just had to make a pair of my own. And recently, I stumbled upon a photo of Rumi Neely (via fashiontoast.com), styling herself in a black pair, which felt so effortless.
I’m not much of a girlie girl… but I do love my lace. Why not take something so feminine, like lace, and mix it with something menswear inspired, like a short. It feels so modern, and definitely can be worn in so many ways. It can be paired with an oxford shirt and boots to take a more boyish route… or go all out feminine with a romantic top and heels. This project was pretty simple, I guess the hardest part for me was waiting for the glue to dry… I get so antsy… I just wanted to throw them on!
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love!
Aimee! You're genius.
I'm going to feature you on my blog.
Love your presentation :)
all: thanks guys!
juley: feeling blessed, thanks you!... hopefully we can collaborate somehow one day :)
That looks amazing!!!!Great idea!!!Xoxox Cybelle & Fabi
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damn your blog is totally stunning...
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HS
i absolutely love that you're diy-ing things. instant add to my google reader.
That is so clever! They look so perfect!
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woooooow! great idea! :) I like your blog very much, I follow you!
Kisses
Federica
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love those shorts!!
Wow I am glad to run into your blog. Very inspiring!
Ah this is so lovely!
Question: how much lace did you use and what was the width of the lace?
oomg, i JUST bought lace shorts, dangit i should have seen this DIY sooner haha. wow your DIY projects are AMAZING, can you do one for shorts with a scallop design on the bottom? i've been trying to find a pair but no luck.
i love your blog, am now following you on blog lovin'! :)
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all: thank you for visiting and the for beautiful comments! means so much to me!!
anonymous: i used about 4 yards of lace... if you're in LA, the garment district has great trim stores... and you can always bargain with them (esp. when buying multiple yards)... i think this lace was only $2.50/yd. And the width you may need to gauge according to what shorts you end up using, but for reference my lace was about 3" in width
wow! those look wonderful!
xo
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can you pleeeease tell me where you got non-stretch shorts this short from? i'm trying to find a pair but all of them are running shorts w/ spandex!!! :(
xo
calla
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You are right! These are GREAT!
- Kate from CleartheWay
dude. you have the best DIYs!
love these! really good DIY
Great shorts
where are your seams
does the glue hold up or did you later add a stitch?
if you don't live in L.A. Alchemylace on Ebay has great trim for a great price.
anonymous: thank love!! there is only one seam on one of the side seams... i actually glued it down... then later hand sewed it for a cleaner look. let me know if you have any other questions! thanks! :)
dags: thanks for the great tip!! :)
hi erynn!!
thanks for the sweet comment... i couldn't seem to connect to your blog, so hope this answer finds you somehow :)
I used a slightly stretch pair of shorts, which i do NOT recommend... what i would recommend is a pair of silk or satin shorts (non-stretch fabric).... maybe look in the pajama or lingerie dept. let me know if you have any other ques!
+ aimee +
OMG OMG THANK YOU!!!
i wanted a pair of these since i saw the pink pointelle tiered lace juicy couture shorts. of course i was TOO LAZY TO ORDER ANY... so they stopped making them before i got the chance to order them online....
now i stumble across this.... YAYZ!
this is so awesome, I need to find white or pale pink shorts and lace RIGHTNOW!
<3Meghan
love! love! loove!
definitely going to make one like this!
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where did you find zipless buttonless shorts? i LOVE this DIY but can't find the right shorts to make it work :/
Such a fabulous DIY!!! I'm completely in love with it - I must try this (I'm always on the outlook for some lace shorts). Adoring your blog - Found you via Fancy Teacup :)
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Tasia
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This is so pretty..I am soon going to try this! :)
why use a non stretch fabric? what fabric would u recommend?
Cynthiia<3
I just had to blog this that is amazing! So chic!
Love this idea! We featured it in our article, check it out at http://xaxii.com/article?art=do-it-yourself---frugal-fashionista
OMG! love it! i bought a pair at forever21 and wear it every chance I get.
Cat
they look so cute!!
Those are so cute. So easy to make too! Thanks.
Girlfriends Are Like Shoes
Where did you find such cute lace? I haven't been able to find any that doesn"t look cheap.
Oh I love this one too! Couldn't decide to buy one, but this makes it a lot easier: I just gonna make one myself! :D thanks!
xo Vief
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Oh I love this one too! Couldn't decide to buy one, but this makes it a lot easier: I just gonna make one myself! :D thanks!
xo Vief
www.theinspirinator.blogspot.com
What is the brand of your lace? and where did you perchase it? I love these. Very good job!
I'm in love gonna make some black ones:)
Oh my god I love this ♥
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