Living Ind

Get Shorty

by Amanda Bedgood

The short story for summer

The short story this summer is the high-waisted short. Done with a throwback vibe and usually uber short, it is that rare micro trend that's caught fire with no sign of letting up.

"I would say they are perfect for a retro girl with strong personal style," says Maven Womenswear owner Christina Barbier.

These polka dot little shorts on model Victoria Stringer are just $34 from Maven and certainly deliver that vintage vibe. There's something about a high-waisted short that screams summertime, but Barbier predicts the new affection for the high-waisted short will carry on.

"I think we will start to see them as a replacement for the miniskirt," Barbier says. "They are very chic with tights and a little blazer."