Linen Shorts To Wear On Repeat This Summer

Living in Phoenix during the summer is not for the faint of heart. I get asked by my coworkers (who live in normal places like Washington, Michigan, and California) all the time how I do it year after year, and I honestly don’t know 😂 It seems like it gets hotter and hotter each year…and yet somehow I still choose to live here!? I really do love the city and all that it has to offer; there’s so many amazing restaurants & shops, but aside from that I love having the gorgeous desert as our backdrop every day. It would just be really nice if it was located 2 hours north where Flagstaff is 😉

When it comes to dressing for summertime in the desert, the name of the game is lightweight fabrics and wearing the minimum amount of clothing while still being decent! It seems like every year when May rolls around I panic because I feel like I don’t have enough tank tops and shorts to get me through September, so then I go on a summer shopping spree…which is exactly what I did over Memorial Day weekend. I couldn’t resist the deals what Abercrombie was having, and if you watched my latest vlog then you’ll already know about everything I bought! Speaking of the vlog, I’m editing another one as we speak with loads more summer outfit inspo, so stay tuned for that in the coming days 😍

The main summer pieces I was looking for were tank bodysuits that I could wear now with a variety of shorts and also into the fall with jeans, as well as shorts. This white one that I’m wearing is stretchy and comfortable but the fabric isn’t too clingy - so perfect for summer! I initially ordered it in a soft orange shade in an XS and then immediately ordered it in white too, but I opted for a size S so that it wouldn’t be as tight. I was also in desperate need of some new shorts and Freddy was actually the one who suggested I try this pink linen pair! In true Chantelle fashion, I was skeptical of his choice but decided to trust him, knowing that I could return them if I wasn’t a fan. Well, thankfully I didn’t have to worry about that because I LOVE them! I will admit it wasn’t love at first sight when I tried them on, but oh my goodness they are the most comfortable shorts I’ve ever worn. They have an elastic waistband in the back which adds to the overall comfort, but the fabric is so soft it literally feels like you’re wearing pajamas! Sometimes linen can fill rough and stiff, but these shorts have that washed linen feel and are the complete opposite of rough and stiff. I love the easy, loose fitting silhouette as well. They kind of remind me of the golf shorts my Dad used to wear, but that honestly makes me love them that much more 😊 They come in several other colors (including black and white) if pink isn’t your thing, but I truly can’t recommend them enough!

What do you think of this look? Would you wear these oversized linen shorts? I know they’re not for everyone 😉 but would love to hear what you’re wearing this summer or what your go-to piece is in your wardrobe! xo