Outdoor Party Outfit

Outdoor Party Outfit - black shorts

Barbecue Party Outfit - shorts

Fringe Heels in yellow

summer party outfit idea - shorts and heels

Boxy Blouse gold jewelry

summer outfit idea - boxy top and black shorts

spring outfit idea - black shorts

baublebar gold fringe earrings - pink lipstick

yellow fringe tassel sandals

pink clutch and hair tie bracelet

Outdoor party outfit for spring or summer

April in Houston is outdoor party season! It’s normally so hot and humid in Houston that most summer parties are either indoors or a pool party. I love this little outdoor party outfit for a backyard barbecue or a little patio party.

I hate buying shorts and don’t wear them too often, so most of mine are a few years old. I bought these from H&M a few years ago and linked a similar pair from them above. My favorite thing is the length. I’m not a super short shorts kinda gal, but I also don’t want them to look like my mom’s shorts. 🙂 This is a good in between length for me. I like wearing black dress shorts to evening outdoor parties. I think it gives it a dressier look than regular jeans shorts and is a great alternative to a spring dress. I like playing with proportions, so I paired them with this boxy top.

Okay, so first things first if you are heading to an outdoor party that will be in grass, DO NOT wear heels!! I would recommend opting for wedges or you will spend the whole party sinking into the ground. However, if you are heading to a party that will be on a patio or deck, why not pull out a fun pair of heels! If you aren’t sure, either bring both and go with the best option when you get there, or just go for wedges to be safe. I loved how this outfit looked with the pop of yellow, so I went with heels.

I am officially leaving for Charleston tomorrow!!! I’m so excited and cannot wait to be there!! I have a fun post planned for Friday to give you a sneak peek at what I packed for the trip. AND If you want to follow along, check me out on Instagram (@karen.rock) or Snapchat (ladyinviolet) for a inside look at my vacation. Thanks for swinging by today!