7 Ways to Wear Jean Shorts

It’s finally here! Jean shorts season. OK, OK, maybe some parts of the country still have a few weeks to go before breaking out the tank tops, but hey—our legs still deserve a little sun! We definitely operate under the assumption that you can never have too many pairs of denim shorts, and there are few pieces in our closets that don’t mix perfectly with them.

Unless you work in an office with an incredibly relaxed dress code, save these bottoms for the weekend—obviously. Once it comes, though, slip into those cutoffs and don’t take them off until Monday morning. For the easiest throw-on-and-go, you need little more than a white T-shirt and slip-on sneakers, while summer brunch plans may call for a button-down and blazer. Dress them up, dress them down, and celebrate the fact that it’s finally time to pull those jean shorts out of storage with the outfit ideas below.

Add a feminine, lacy top to slouchy and distressed shorts for a fun styling mix. Lace up a pair of simple white sneakers and you’re good to go!

Style your jean shorts with two of the biggest trends of the season: a logo T-shirt and bomber jacket.

Keep it simple with a striped T-shirt. Balance proportions by opting for a slouchy long-sleeve top and shorter cutoffs on the bottom.

Though jean shorts may not be office-appropriate, you can dress up a high-waisted pair for more formal outings by tucking in a printed silk top and slipping into classic loafers or mules.

Top your denim-and-T-shirt look with a long-line blazer. The tailored addition will not only keep you warm, but also take your more casual shorts to everything from weekend strolls to dinner dates.

Go classic with a Canadian tuxedo. Mix up your denim colors with a light-wash top and dark-wash bottom. Finish off your look with a bag that pops.

Forget what you think you know about styling jean shorts and have fun this summer. Try a pair of cutoffs with a neck-tie blouse, tweed jacket, and heels for a fun after-hours look.

If you don’t already have a pair you love, or want to add to your growing collection, shop the below styles right now.