Charli XCX Went to SNL Rehearsals in a Highly Unexpected Denim-and-Boots Combo
It finally feels like fall in NYC. Just this week, we've gone from sunny 60s and 70s to below-freezing temperatures in the early morning and barely warming up to the 50s. Who knows what the forecast will be by the weekend?
Either way, Charli XCX has come prepared, not just for her upcoming Saturday Night Live hosting gig but also for the street style photographers. Recently the English singer-songwriter was spotted leaving SNL rehearsals clad in a cropped tee, feathery brown jacket, and long jean shorts. Accessorized with Y2K-era shades, a petite black bag, and slouchy knee-high leather boots, the look is right on point for the current vibe in NYC. Despite the lack of her latest album cover's iconic neon green, it would be remiss not to call it very "brat."
On Charli XCX: Unreal Fur Jacket ($359); Ksubi Low Rider Shorts ($190); Jimmy Choo x Jean Paul Gaultier boots; Aupen Nirvana Bag ($420)
Once you've secured the tactile jacket and eye-catching footwear, the only thing missing is the right pair of pants. Or jorts. The style the singer wore falls somewhere between Bermuda length and below the knee, which can be tricky to pull off. But that's where the brilliance of the knee-high boots comes in; it gives the legs an elongated look, especially with the denim cuffs at the top.
Keep scrolling to shop nine pairs of long denim shorts that hit at just the right spot. Surprisingly, the style is currently available from several top denim brands and comes in a slew of shades from simple white and black to light and dark washes. Just assemble the rest of the pieces, and you're ready to hit the street (or the stage) in Charli XCX–approved style!
Shop Charli XCX's Exact Shorts
Shop Long Denim Shorts
Shop this pair if you're a bit on the shorter side, and they'll hit in just the right spot.
No boots? No worries. Try pairing wide long denim shorts with patent-leather heels; it's an interesting juxtaposition of dressy and casual.
Proof that acid-wash shorts can be worn year-round.
As close to a pair of classic cutoffs as you'll get without going the DIY route.
Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks. Her personal style tends to favor the classics: She loves crisp white button-downs, sneakers, and skinny jeans—and no look is complete without a great pair of oversize sunglasses and a trusty leather jacket. After she finishes reading the entire internet every day, she can be found dining out at her favorite restaurants, trying new beauty treatments, or indulging her historical-fiction habit.
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