Skip the regular tee & shorts combo by adding two essential pieces for a more interesting variation of the casual go-to summer ensemble.

What I’ve done here is taken the ordinary and vamped it up with a pattern & additions. Rather than plain shorts, pick a pattern or detail that makes the short stand out. Take a color from the pattern and choose a solid, basic top. Where it gets more fun is with the addition of a multi-versatile cropped denim vest & the use of a corset belt around the waist. All you’ve done is selective choice & variation of a piece to look 1. well put together and 2. unique in the sea of basic denim & solids worn by girls on the go.

Wearing: Chile Shorts & Denim Vest – Forever 21 | White Camisole Tank – Mossimo | Brown Corset Belt – Francescas | Brown Leather Sandals – Steve Madden | Large Metal Aviators – Ray Ban | Tribeca Chronograph Watch – Michael Kors