Cheap shorts for summer

Great Fashion idea for salvaging old pants: Have them turned into shorts by taking them to an alteration shop. This can be cheaper than buying new shorts and keep you from getting rid of old cuts/styles of pants wastefully. Usually this type of alteration will cost between $15 and $20 per pair of pants but will depend solely on where you choose to have it done. If you know someone who is confident behind a sewing machine then the cost could be completely negligible. Shop around to find the best rate in your area because it can add up fast if you're doing multiple pairs at a time, which is what I recommend. Either way, this this simple idea is much cheaper than buying all new shorts for summer. I'll post a few pictures to show before and after for the 5 pairs of pants I recently converted.

Summertime Footwear

It's such a common thing to see just about everyone in flip flops as soon as we start getting "good weather days." I love a good pair of flip flops as much as the next guy. Let's face it, it's almost as good as being bare foot. The problem is that, as I noted at the beginning of the post, that's all you really see during the summer. Flip flops everywhere. Being the fashion conscious person I am, this summer I set out to find some good flip flop alternatives. I have found that Sperry Top Siders are possibly the best summer flip flop alternative, considering the fact that they come in many colors/styles, and sport a beachy look. They can be expensive at a price of around $75 but can often be found on sale at stores like DSW and Journey's. Vans lace-ups are also a great summer look.They come in many colors so remember to keep it simple and try to stay away from the slip-ons with checkered patterns. A good cheap idea for vans look-a-likes are the lace-ups you can find at Walmart and similar big box stores. You can pick these up for as low as $7 sometimes and no one will know the difference. Its totally fine to sport your low-top Chuck Taylor's this summer too but make sure they're in good shape since chucks tend to look shabby after a good 6 months of consistent wear. Keep a few things in mind when wearing these flip flop alternatives: You'll need to stick to basic colors (assures they can be worn with most outfits) and you'll want to invest in some no-show socks. Journey's sells some no-show socks at $10 for 5 pair. They are essential to keeping your shoes and feet feeling and looking great. Here's to a more comfortable summer for your feet!

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