How To Wear Shorts - Summer Outfit Ideas

11 new ways to wear shorts — a style for every pair of the summer.
Dress Up The Track Sillhouette
Sportswear isn't just for the gym; find an elastic-waist pair of track shorts and dress them up for the weekend. Go for textured materials and suitable pieces on top.
Bring It Down A Notch
Below-the-knee shorts are perfect for the office. They replace trousers in any outfit — and they make you look like a badass.
Pair Lace With Lace
Lace detailing makes loungewear sophisticated, and we love white-on-white for summer. Pair the two together and you've got a good-looking set that will take you from morning to night.
Go Low-Slung
Crop top season is well under way. But, when pairing a shorter shirt with shorts, it doesn't always have to be a high-waisted scenario. Instead, wear a T-shirt with a low-slung pair for a laid-back look.
Let The Bottoms Talk
Bottoms are usually the backdrop for a stand-out shirt or statement accessories. But, you're better than that. Go for a pair of loud, printed shorts and keep the rest of your outfit monochromatic.
Matchy-Matchy, Separate-Separate
Allover-print tops and bottoms make statments by themselves but are even more impactful together. We love this casual pair for everyday wear.
Mix Soft With Hard (Rock)
While we do love lace-on-lace (see slide three), we melt when we see a well-executed mix-and-match. Here, a rocker T-shirt and super-sweet bottoms make a funky 'fit that anyone can pull off.
Make Your Jeans Work
Longer-length jean cutoffs can go from the office to the beach for a casual (summer) Friday — if you keep the top somewhat tailored. Try them with a blazer and heels.
Suit Yourself
Behold: the almighty short suit! The fact that this slouchy-yet-office-appropriate silhouette is back makes us so happy. Be confident in your ability to pull off this easy shorts look, and go kill it in that meeting.
Upgrade Your Jorts
You'll obviously need a pair of solid jean shorts to make it through August. Still, consider finding a detailed option, too, to upgrade your daily look. Floral-on-floral is a playful double-pattern.
DIY Detailing
Khaki shorts can feel a little blah. That is, if you don't DIY a detail or two. You'd be surprised how much a simple splatter (yes, kids, you can try this at home) can change a look for the better.