‘I Don’t Need to Miss Out’ Fashion Expert Says It’s Time to Ditch the Summer Essentials You Probably Have in Your Wardrobe

It might not be sunny yet, but most of us are already planning our summer outfits.

A stylist has revealed there’s one item that should be removed from your wardrobe, especially if you want to look chic. summer.

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If you are not already following Caitlin Jaymes on TikTok, you probably should be.

When she’s not organizing celebrity closets, the A-Lister stylist is sharing what you need in your closet and how to rework classic pieces.

With her videos regularly gaining over 10,000 views on TikTok, this fashionista is arguably one of the app’s biggest experts on all things style.

While she usually tells you what to add to your wardrobe, Caitlin recently went viral for sharing her thoughts on the summer staple: denim shorts.

While most of us have a pair at home, you might want to rethink that.

According to the expert, these shorts can make you look outdated and cheap.

“If you still have any of your micro denim shorts, especially those that are super worn out, this is your signal to upgrade,” she told fans.

In a video that has now gone viral, the designer revealed that she prefers longer shorts, as they are more ‘versatile’ and look effortlessly chic.

Instead of opting for a fitted look, the fashion influencer will opt for an A-Line cut.

She also encouraged fans to look for linen shorts, saying they were perfect for “dressing up” and “downing.”

If you still can’t bring yourself to ditch your Daisy Dukes, Caitlin offered some words of wisdom on how to style them.

“I like the look of denim shorts, I just think it needs to be styled a little differently and of course, we’re not doing something super micro,” she explained.

The TikTok star added: “If you want to do [jean shorts and] distressing, just make a slightly frayed hem…I also like to style them with more classic pieces, like a cashmere sweater [and} some ballet flats.”

While the stylist was convinced about getting rid of the cult summer staple, others revealed that they’d hated denim shorts even when they were trendy.

One joked: “Never had that style because I like my rear end not to be showing.”

Another added: “Got rid of those a long time ago. But then had high wasted ones. Then realized as I got to be 27 why am I still wearing these: I’m not 18 anymore lol.”

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To which, the influencer replied: “Totallyyyy like I don’t need my butt out…and [they are] so uncomfortable to sit on.

Others were not convinced by a third argument: “Denim shorts are great as long as they look stylish (which you showed), not vulgar and cheap.”

A fourth then complained: “The longer ones make me look even shorter.”

We wonder what other retro summer fashions are also hiding in our wardrobe.

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