7 New Ways to Wear Your Denim Shorts

To promote the recent Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Gigi Hadid posted a picture on Instagram, wearing a smile from ear to ear to express her joy for the angels putting on their wings for the first time. While her sentiments are sweet, our main focus is on her outfit. In her post, she is pictured in a gray hoodie, frayed denim shorts, and lace-up heels (or boots, if you will) that extend mid-thigh. Gray sweaters and denim cutoffs don’t exactly make the biggest fashion statement, but with Gigi’s choice of footwear, she managed to turn a plain, boring outfit into something quite exciting and sexy. Jean shorts are a wardrobe necessity, but like anything else in your closet, sometimes we resort to the same tried-and-tested outfits whenever we run out of ideas. Although there is nothing wrong with any of those outfit combinations, everyone needs to refresh their style once in awhile. Helping us out of this particular fashion rut is Gigi, who has inspired us to rethink how we can wear this summertime staple. So before you go running to your usual jeans and tee look, try these outfit ideas on for size: 1) Graphic sweater Instead of going for a plain sweater or hoodie like Gigi, create more visual appeal by opting for one with an interesting print or graphic design. To pay tribute to the eccentricity of your sweater, match it with acid wash jeans. Finish the outfit with sneakers for a cool, easy-going vibe. 2) Knotted white tee Can’t help but reach for your favorite white t-shirt to pair it with your jean shorts? Rather than wearing your tee as you normally would, wear it knotted so it turns into a crop top. In addition, switch your regular blue denim shorts with white ones, with an option to wear a black belt and ankle boots to break up all the white. If you don’t own a pair of white jean shorts, Pretty Me has got High Waist Buttoned Slim Denim Shorts that will accentuate your shape. Feel free to layer a cool biker jacket or blazer over your ensemble.

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3) Bell sleeves Add variety into your silhouette with some long bell sleeves, or any kind of wide sleeves. You can wear it tucked or untucked, depending on the look you are going for. For a bit of a ‘70s twist, keep your tunic untucked and neatly tie a scarf around your neck. For a more sophisticated finish, tuck your top into your high-rise shorts and wear a belt around your waist. Go for a black top and belt for a narrower waist. 4) The three-piece combo One of the most popular ways celebrities wore their denim shorts in the warm summer months was with a long duster. Even Gigi was spotted in a longer coat with a wide brimmed hat and nude heels. If you’ve got dusters, robe coats kimonos or long vests hanging in your closet, wear them over your usual tee and jean shorts to keep you warm if it’s slightly chilly. The outer layer also does a good job in making you appear taller than usual. 5) Bodysuit or one-piece swimsuit Sometimes we hate everything in our closets, other times we simply have nothing to wear since it’s all in the laundry. No need to fret. A bodysuit will look just as great with something like our High Waist Ripped Front Denim Shorts as it would with a pair of jeans, proving that bodysuits weren’t made just for evening outfits. Another one-piece that can work with the shorts is a monokini, so if you are really out of clothes, see what you’ve got in your swimwear collection. Who knew that you could still look amazing even when you’ve got almost no clothes to wear?

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6) Fringe top Ripped denim often makes us want to find a cleaner, tailored top to balance out the distressed detailing. However, frayed or fringed tops actually complement distressed cutoffs. Embrace your bohemian side with a beautiful knit with fringe detailing over your frayed jean shorts. As for footwear, artisanal sandals with beads will complete the overall look. 7) Letterman jacket Though your denim cutoffs were definitely too short to be worn around campus, they are a great match for your letterman jacket. Relive your high school or college days with this outfit idea, wearing it with some high-top trainers for that sporty chic vibe. Basic white sneakers are also another option for shoes. Have you tried wearing your denim shorts in any of these styles? How do you like to wear them?

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