What can I wear with shorts?

[mamainlockdown]

I used to enjoy wearing a vest top with high waisted tailored shorts and sandals in summer. Since having a baby I now have a mum tum and also a much wider and more more rolly middle than I'd like. I still have my original long legs (not necessarily in the best of shape but passable), and I'm tall with big boobs.

What can I wear with my high waisted tailored shirts instead of a tight fitting vest? Something that makes me feel it's flattering my middle better. Thinking about hot weather.

Loose kaftan-style top.
A vest that is more body skimming but shows a bit of décolleté.

Hmmm, yeah but tucked in or no?

I'd say loose but try both and a french tuck.

Loose is probably cooler in this weather

A loose-ish vest that comes down to hip level. Covers the tum and is cool.

I still have my original long legs (not necessarily in the best of shape but passable)

You are funny BTW: describing your original features like a furniture dealer! If you have the legs for shorts, you MUST wear them. Carpe Diem.

I find high waists tricky for this reason...you could try:
looser vest with a french tuck or
shorter top that stops just below the shorts waistband, with no tuck or
looser top tucked in all round but then slightly pulled out again and folded over so it isn't pulled taut (if that makes any sense whatsoever).

I've tried all of the above with varying success with high waisted jeans and midi skirts.

Empire line tops?

Thank you, great suggestions. There's no perfect answer except lose weight! Definitely not a fan of empire line tops or dresses though as I feel they make me look matronly!