It’s time to get out your summer shorts. As the days get hotter and the sun keeps on shining, there’ll be more and more opportunities to get your legs out… as you should! All you need to think about now is which ones to wear when and how to style your shorts this summer. Which is where we come in! We’ve got the guide on how to wear your shorts this season.
Your Guide to Styling Shorts
Summer is the time for shorts, but where to start with them? Well, first you need to decide what pairs you’re wearing. Whether it’s a cute denim pair, cycling style shorts, or even some floaty linen. Each has its place in your wardrobe; all you need to do is understand how to style them.
Dreamy Denim
Every woman has had a pair of denim shorts at some point in her life, so these, arguably, might be the easiest to style. Simply think about how you’d dress up a normal pair of jeans, and similar concepts apply. Think boxy tops that hang elegantly from your torso to contrast with the structured denim shape. Tucked in or left loose, the t-shirt style will differ from the silhouette of the shorts, making a simple but well-executed look. Even think about dressing them up with heeled sandals to elevate the look.
Cycling Style
Cycling style shorts are possibly the most interesting summer shorts to style because you have the freedom to create lots of different looks with them. Either go down the athleisure route or dress them up for a night out.
Staying comfy in summer is still a thing, and shorts in a cycling design are the perfect base to build a comfortable, casual look out of. The fitted shape of the shorts should be contrasted with an oversized fit sweater. This keeps that cool, casual style intact whilst giving that athleisure feel. Finish off the look with crew, sports socks and some running-style trainers, and you’ll achieve that sports aesthetic that’s currently trending.
To make the shorts work for an evening out, there are simple ways to dress them up. This time round, keeping that full-body silhouette elevates the look for a more dressy feel. So, pairing the shorts with a matching, form-fitting tank is the way to go. This co-ord will then act as your base, and you can layer on accessories to complete the look. Throw on an oversized blazer, add your jewellery, and some essential sunglasses (it is summer after all). Finally, to stay in keeping with the look, we still recommend trainers to finish the outfit.
Finally, the other amazing thing about cycling-style shorts is their multipurpose nature. Use these summer staples as shorts for under dresses. All women want to wear cute dresses and skirts in summer, but the fear of a gust of wind blowing it up and showing the world your underwear is sometimes too much. But having the perfect pair of 6” shorts is the perfect solution. Slip them on under your dress, and you can keep the desired look but ditch the anxiety of accidentally flashing everyone.
Love a bit of Linen
Linen is very much back in, and we can totally see why. It’s the perfect summer staple, especially for your holiday looks. Linen shorts can keep you cool whilst giving that uplifted look for your days out in the sunshine. Because of this, styling them is simple because the linen does the talking.
To create a good fashion look, you need to keep things interesting in colour, shape or fabrics. In the case of linen, the material is the standout feature, therefore you can keep things nice a straightforward for the rest of the look. Therefore, pairing the floaty shorts with a simple tank top is a great option. Then stick with that holiday aesthetic by popping on some Birkenstocks or another pair of sturdy, stylish sandals.
Your Set Sorted
We like to make styling simple, so one of our best short styling tips is to get a complete set, and the work is done for you. The Lightweight Knit Shorts Set is the best summer outfit there is. It gives that sleek, stylish and slouchy vibe that makes you look like a fashionista with ease. It’s the perfect effortless summer look, and we are simply obsessed.
Wear the set together, then all the styling you need to worry about is accessorising. For everyday wear, pair with a cute canvas tote bag or for your holidays, you can add in a wicker or woven beach bag. Then it’s as easy as dressing up with jewellery and shades, and finishing off the fit with some sandals.
