Question: What is the one bottom option even a little bit more comfortable than a high-waisted skirt? Answer: High-waisted shorts.  Nanette Lepore’s utterly fabulous lookbook of neon and high waists created elegant silhouettes that did a fantastic job of creating outfits that emphasized the natural waist. I was particularly inspired by the trousers, generally  Especially for springtime, when the weather might be a little feisty, high-waisted shorts are perfect for those windy days or a chilly opportunity to throw some patterned tights underneath.

Whether you decide upon the flowy, vintage-feeling shorts or a classic pair of solid shorts, the high waist is guaranteed to elongate your legs and will flatter the vast majority of body shapes and sizes. To winterize these summery denim high-waisted shorts, this Fashionista paired them with a mustard jumper, black textured tights, a woven leather belt, and a longer ASOS camel coat. The color scheme is pulled together by the suede Minnetonka moccasins to add a slight Native American print element to the outfit (another spring trend guaranteed to add a little flavor to your wardrobe). The denim shorts hit her natural waist perfectly and create an outfit perfect for a day out in Dublin.

There are several ways to recreate this look for yourself: First, pairing solid flowy bottoms with a neon or brightly colored belt will take you in the steps following Nanette Lepore’s put-together ensembles. These denim high-waist cuffed shorts from American Apparel are practically crying out to be paired with a belt and worn in fun colors! Or, for a sweet vintage inspired look, try Anthropologie’s Tineke Rose shorts matched with a denim shirt and navy tights. Thrift shops are also a fantastic place to find high-waisted shorts in a variety of shapes and sizes.