How to wear denim shorts: 15 Style Panel tips for braving this often-feared basic
Much like the classic LBD and the plain white T, denim shorts rank high on the list of timeless trends. Feared by some, loved by many, the versatility of this wardrobe staple makes this classic style a must-have for summer.
On the streets, we’ve seen trendsetters brace the warmer temperatures in denim shorts of all shapes and colours. From music-goers at Coachella to Toronto’s stylish park devotees it seems there ain’t nothing like a pair of Daisy Dukes to stay cool and fashion-forward under the hot summer sun. The warm weather trend has long been a hit with fashion darling Alexa Chung, whose ability to dress her cutoffs up with heels and a structured jacket and down with a classic plaid shirt, shows us just how flexible these breezy blues can be.
In the fashion world, denim shorts were thrown onto the high-end scene in 2010 when models clad in itty-bitty versions of the style strutted down the runway at Balmain, turning a head or two along the way. Following our Spring 2013 style guide, shorts are back on-trend with denim versions making several runway appearances on the Spring 2013 runways. Dsquared² showed us how to wear denim shorts at their spring show, with runway models pairing their cutoffs with layers of gold chains. DKNY dressed Cara Delevingne in loose, boyfriend-style denim shorts on its Spring 2013 runway, offering a more conservative take on the typically pint-sized style.
Not sold yet? We’ve turned to our style panel for advice on how to wear denim shorts this summer.
I’m a Little’s Alexandra Nikolajev is a professed jean short addict, who recommends DIY-ing your denim thrift shop finds for cost-effective shorts tailored to your body type. Dainty Girl’s Nicole Wilson finds most denim cutoffs too short. In answering the question how to wear denim shorts, Wilson’s rule of thumb is too avoid all styles where the pocket lining is longer than the shorts. In terms of colour and print Short Presents’ Kayla Short loves the printed denim trend citing bold prints as a great way to add oomph to your denim shorts.
Alexandra Nikolajev, 27
Toronto | I’m a Little
I am a jean short addict. While I’ve purchased countless pairs in the past, I’ve recently become addicted to DIY-ing my denim with thrift shop finds. It’s cost-effective and simple + fast to complete, plus you can tailor the fit and length to your body. I love the ripped denim look of this white pair I crafted and simply paired it with with a seasonally trendy chambray shirt and a crisp white pair of runners for a clean summer look. If DIY is not your thing then I always recommend buying high-waisted denim to give the instant appearance of longer legs and I typically buy my denim a size or two bigger as I prefer them loose-fitting. Jean shorts are a summer staple so I definitely recommend you get in on the trend!
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