Plus Size Black Shorts Outfit

A plus size black shorts outfit for casual warm days. So cute for spring and summer!

Plus Size Black Shorts Outfit

Life is Short, Wear Stripes

I often hear “Should plus size people wear stripes?”

If you’re unsure about stripes, please read this post “Are horizontal stripes REALLY making you look fat?,” written by Melissa at Suger Coat It.

She explains, “No, horizontal stripes won’t make you look fat. Only being fat makes you look fat. And you know what, that’s okay.”

I think Melissa does a fantastic job of breaking down this outdated “rule” regarding plus sizes and stripes.

Outfit Details

These plus size black pleated shorts are totally on-trend. In fact, I just featured the same shorts in green here.

I topped these adorable shorts with a striped short-sleeved cashmere cardigan. So luxe!

Don’t worry, I linked to more affordable options below if this cashmere top is over your budget.

To see another look with a plus size striped cardigan, go here.

Accessories

Top the outfit with some Celine sunglasses. I love them!

Or try these shades for a more affordable option.

Then add some flat bougie thong sandals in black.

As for the bag, I wanted something that was like a clutch but for daytime.

I think this hand-braided raffia mini “tote” with leather-wrapped handle fits the bill.

Jewelry

As for jewelry, I opted for some trendy “sculptural gold” pieces like these huggie gold hoop earrings.

Or try these for a similar but more affordable look.

Then I added a gold “nugget” necklace, so chic. Or try this budget bestselling necklace.

For the wrist, stack on some trendy stretchy bracelets.

I have these, which fit my slightly-larger-than-average wrists with plenty of room.

And lastly, complete the sculptural jewelry trend with a gold dome ring.

Beauty

A nod to the 90s, I opted for a rose brown matte lip.

For the scent, I included one of the most-loved fragrances from Le Labo: Santal 33.

Santal 33 is a unisex fragrance described as “captures a defining image of the spirit of the American West.”

Essentially, it smells like you bottled the aura of a hippie’s spirit animal with the collective mood of Burning Man, then added some sandalwood.

If it’s over your budget, I highly recommend you try the Dossier version or the Twist version.

Both brands make fragrances inspired by designer scents.

I tried the brand Dossier. I ordered a bunch of their scents. And so far, I love them!