Here’s how to style bike shorts
Suffice it to say, bike shorts have become one of our go-to wardrobe staples over the past few years. The once gym-bound short has blossomed into a cool girl-style fixture. They definitely had their viral moment but the question remains – are bike shorts still in style? The short answer – YES! They have become a wardrobe staple because there are so many ways you can wear them. Here are some cool ideas of how you can style bike shorts!
1. With a crop top + blazer
If you’re worried about bike shorts looking too basic – pair them with a cool blazer and a matching cropped top. We love this look because it looks simultaneously cool and casual. If neon green sports sandals are too much for you – you can always go with a classic white sneaker.
Naked Wardrobe
Fitted Blazer in Leopard at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$148.00
Nordstrom
Veronica Beard
Miller Dickey blazer Blue
$695.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Alexander McQueen
Tartan Peak Shoulder Wool Blazer in Navy-Green-Yellow at Nordstrom, Size 4 Us
$1,620.00
$2,700.00
Nordstrom
Cinq à Sept
Cheyenne Embroidered Western Amour Blazer Black
$695.00
Bergdorf Goodman
2. An oversized tee and a cool crossbody bag
This is the perfect outfit for when you’re out running errands all day. If you were a leggings all-day girly in the past, think of the bike short and oversized tee as the newer, cooler version. An oversized white tee or a cool graphic print work great for this look!
Carhartt Work in Progress
Black S/S Heart Patch T-shirt
$41.79
TheDoubleF
-50%
Cormio
Boah 2.0 Raglan T-Shirt Prune / Black Purple
$120.00
$238.00
Slam Jam
-35%
Victoria Beckham
Yes. Its Me T-shirt in white cotton
$90.54
$139.30
TheDoubleF
-72%
Vince
Crewneck T-Shirt Black
$39.99
$145.00
Rue La La
3. With a loose-fit blouse and kitten heels
Looking for an office-ready outfit? Try a loose fitting white button-up! Business on top and sporty on the bottom! Finding shoes (that aren’t sneakers) to wear with bike shorts can be a little tricky – but a pair of cute kitten heels can do just the trick – in either a classic pointed toe or even in a more modern thong style.
-52%
Free People
Adriel Midi Dress White
$79.99
$168.00
Rue La La
Azalea Wang
Faux Fur Trench Coat in Black at Nordstrom, Size Medium
$179.00
Nordstrom
Let’s keep it minimalistic. Wearing a cool bandeau top or even a tube top can be the perfect summer outfit for bike shorts. Add a cute knit or crochet bag and you’re all set to hit the farmer’s market!
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Tory Burch
Ella Hand-Crocheted Small Tote Purple
$189.99
$395.00
Rue La La
-40%
Karl Lagerfeld
Henriette Tote in Black/white at Nordstrom
$118.00
$198.00
Nordstrom
-60%
Kate Spade New York
Kate Spade New York High Tide Striped Crochet Raffia Medium Tote White
$159.99
$398.00
Rue La La
5. Combat boots and a crewneck sweater
Dr. Martens
Audrick combat boots - women - Leather - 6.5 - Black
$314.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Tory Burch
Double-T Croc Embossed Combat Boot in Perfect Black at Nordstrom, Size 10.5
$256.80
$428.00
Nordstrom
Karl Lagerfeld
Maple Tweed Combat Boot in Black/white at Nordstrom Rack, Size 7.5
$59.97
Nordstrom Rack
-45%
Igi & Co
Ankle boots Black
$95.00
$174.00
Yoox.com
6. With knee high boots
A surprising combination we’ve been seeing on the fashion scene has been knee high boots and bike shorts. Chloë Grace Moretz wears them here with a cool blazer in a head-to-toe Louis Vuitton look outside of the show at Paris Fashion Week earlier this spring.
-70%
Stuart Weitzman
City Leather Knee-High Boot Black
$236.99
$795.00
Rue La La
-60%
-51%
Cole Haan
Go-To Janece Knee High Boot in Madeira Brown Suede at Nordstrom Rack, Size 7.5
$87.73
$179.97
Nordstrom Rack
-63%
Franco Sarto
Genevieve Knee High Boot in Brown at Nordstrom, Size 6.5
$99.97
$270.00
Nordstrom
