Here are few items to check off on your summer fashion survival list. This week, let’s look at colorful Bermuda shorts and some solid shoe options to pair with them, all available in Sonoma County stores.
Summer in Style: Colorful Shorts and Solid Shoes for Women and Men
BERMUDA BRIGHTNESS
To match your soaring summer spirit here are some happy-hued, knee-length shorts by Renuar. There hasn’t been this much colorful fun since the ice cream shop. Made of a stretchy fabric, these pull-on shorts give you a stylish and sleek fit. Also available in black, white and gray.
$39 (on sale from $59), Reverie Lifestyle, 2416 Magowan Dr., Santa Rosa, 707-546-5433
SASSY AND STUDDED
These mules by Dolce Vita are the perfect slip-on solution to rounding out your summer outfit. A blend of casual and gorgeous, these shoes are a great way to glam up your look.
$140, Punch Santa Rosa, 711 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-526-4766, shoppunchclothing.com
CLASSY COMFORT
A perfectly classic tennis shoe all dressed up in leather and available at a reasonable price. A favorite of Kate Middleton’s, not that this cute shoe needs any more validation.
$99, Punch Santa Rosa, 711 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-526-4766, shoppunchclothing.com
DESIGN TRADITION
Germany-based Alberto has been specializing in pants design since 1922. These bermuda shorts reflect the label’s longstanding commitment to excellent fit, modern style, and sustainable manufacturing.
$150, Outlander, 103 Plaza St., Healdsburg, 707-433-7800, outlanderhealdsburg.com
LIGHTWEIGHT & LEATHER-FREE
Made of synthetic materials, this “Ohana” flip-flop by OluKai has soft nylon toe-post webbing and embroidered details. It’s also waterproof and it floats so you can you lose them on the lake, not in the lake.
$65, Eraldi's Mens Wear & Shoes, 475 First Street West, Sonoma, 707-996-2013
ALL DRESSED UP
A leather variation of a classic style, this “Allister” lace-up sneaker by Johnston & Murphy is a stylish choice to pair with pants and shorts alike. Made with highly burnished leather and a cushioned insole, this shoe lets you be both comfortable and a little dressy.
$135, Eraldi's Mens Wear & Shoes, 475 First Street West, Sonoma, 707-996-2013