A Trend I'm Wearing Again

Target Lover graphic tee casual summer outfit with black pull-on shorts and pink sandals — Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair

Shon Simon black face mask summer outfit with Lover graphic tee and black shorts — Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair

Madewell black pull-on shorts casual summer outfit with Lover graphic tee and Everlane sandals — Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair

Taylor Swift Lover graphic tee summer outfit with black shorts — Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair

Casual summer outfit with Lover graphic tee, black shorts, pink sandals, black face mask — Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair

It’s been a good ~decade or so since the last time I donned a graphic tee. I don’t think they ever really went out of style (though I am definitely not the person to ask, lol), so I don’t know if they are actually making a comeback or if I’m just giving in to the trend again because Target released a Lover version! Like any good Swiftie with little to no self control when it comes to cute and inexpensive Taylor merch, I bought it. (Target encouraged me with a coupon over Memorial Day weekend.) Since the Lover tee is sadly almost sold out, I rounded up some of my other favorites from Target in the widget below.

Also new in: Black shorts! COMFY black shorts! I used to own a pair of black silk shorts (last seen here) that were comfortable, but I realized that I am no good when it comes to caring for silk. I let that pair go and have been without black shorts until now! This new pair is a pull-on style by Madewell that feature an elastic waistband and pockets! Reviews are mixed as far as quality go, but so far mine have held up (knock on wood). Reviews said they run true to size to slightly large, so I opted for size XS and they fit well without being tight in the waistband. I’m glad they worked, and I hope they don’t shrink after being washed; my body is definitely leaning more towards a size small nowadays…

Last but definitely not least: I’m wearing a GREAT face mask. If you’re still on the hunt for some yourself, these are inexpensive and produced here in the U.S. by Shon Simon, a Black-owned business. I purchased a couple week’s worth of black masks for Korri and me to share. The modal is so soft! They fit my face well but have to stretch a bit to fit over Korri’s face, and I’m not sure yet if they will “snap” back into place after being washed. They come in a wide variety of colors, and some colors are also available in a kids size. Don’t forget to add the one free mask to your cart, too!

OUTFIT DETAILS

Target tee / exact (limited sizes) or similar options below
Madewell shorts / exact
Everlane sandals / new version
Shon Simon mask / exact
Le Specs sunglasses / exact style
Dior Lip Glow in pink / exact