A great pair of shorts is only the beginning. The real fun is in how you wear them, and the right styling can take one pair from a morning coffee run to an evening out. If you have ever stood in front of your closet wondering how to style shorts beyond a basic tee, this one is for you.
How to Style Shorts: 6 Easy Outfits for Summer
Here are six shorts outfits to carry you through the season, each built around a pair designed to actually fit and move with you.
What Makes Shorts Easy to Style
Styling starts with fit. Every pair we make is built on our "Ab"solution® fit technology, with interior power mesh panels for gentle support, a hidden elastic waistband that stays smooth and gap-free, and super-stretch denim that holds its shape all day. When a short fits this well, you stop adjusting and start styling. And because our shorts come in missy, petite, and plus sizing, every look here works for every body.
1. The Off-Duty Look: Keep It Effortless
For a laid-back day, start with a frayed hem and a soft cotton tee. Roll the sleeves, add white sneakers, and let the raw edge do the styling for you. Our "Ab"solution® High Rise Cascading D Shorts with Clean Finish Fray Hem keep this one easy and undone in the best way. These lightweight denim shorts are the definition of throw-on-and-go staple.
2. The Brunch Look: A Step Up
When the plan calls for something a touch more pulled together, reach for a waist-tie detail. The defined waist of our "Ab"solution® High Rise Contrast Cuff Petite Shorts with Waist Tie pair beautifully with a tucked-in linen blouse and a slide sandal with a low heel. Add a small shoulder bag and you are ready for a table on the patio.
3. The Utility Look: Function with Edge
Utility shorts earn their keep on busy days. Style our crisp white "Ab"solution® Utility Shorts with Side Patch Pockets with a fitted tank and woven flats, then let the patch pockets carry the day's essentials so you can skip the bag entirely.
4. The Active Look: Short and Sporty
On the move? A shorter inseam keeps everything easy. Our "Ab"solution® Petite High Rise Short with 3.5" Inseam pairs perfectly with a cropped tee and clean sneakers for errands, long walks, or spur-of-the-moment weekend plans.
5. The Evening Look: Go Longer
For dinner or a night out, a longer length feels right. Bermuda shorts hit just above the knee and look elevated with a fitted top tucked in and a strappy heeled sandal. Our "Ab"solution® Mid-Rise Bermuda Plus Size Shorts with Angled Dart Seams make the case that shorts can absolutely go out after dark.
6. The Classic Look: Roll Cuff, Always
Some looks never go out of style. A 7-inch length, finished with a smart roll cuff, plays perfectly with a breezy button-down and sandals for an outfit you can pull together in two minutes flat. Reach for our "Ab"solution® Mid-Rise 7-Inch Inseam Plus Size Shorts with Roll Cuff when you want comfortable, classic, and done.
With the right fit, shorts become one of the most versatile pieces in your summer wardrobe. Mix and match these shorts outfits, swap in your favorite tops, and make them your own.
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