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.
Cinq à Sept
Khloe Boucle Blazer
$395.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Veronica Beard
Miller Dickey blazer Blue
$695.00
Mytheresa
Chloé
Plaid Single-Breasted Jacket Brown
$3,590.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Reiss
Jade Wool-Blend Blazer
$148.99
Rue La La
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!
ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo
Oversized T-Shirt Brown
$22.00
Rue La La
Toteme
Cashmere-Blend Short-Sleeve Knit T-Shirt Black
$480.00
Bergdorf Goodman
AllSaints
Tempus Amelie Oversized T-Shirt White
$99.00
AllSaints
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.
CeCe by Cynthia Steffe
Balloon Smocked Cuff Button Down Green
$28.99
Rue La La
Nike
Mens C1TY Shoes in White | FZ3863-106 Gray
$105.00
Nike
-31%
Nike
Womens Go FlyEase Easy On/Off Shoes in Brown | DR5540-700
$89.97
$130.00
Nike
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!
-25%
The Sak
Lumi Covertible Crossbody Hand Crochet Bag in Bamboo Heart at Nordstrom
$96.99
$129.00
Nordstrom
Barbour
Lily Crochet Mini Tote Bag Beige
$100.00
Anthropologie
The Sak
Lanie Market Tote Hand Crochet Bag in Brown Check at Nordstrom
$149.00
Nordstrom
Barbour
Lily Crochet Mini Tote Bag Black
$100.00
Anthropologie
5. Combat boots and a crewneck sweater
Dr. Martens
Audrick combat boots - women - Leather - 6.5 - Black
$314.00
FARFETCH
-20%
Bogner
Sapporo suede and leather combat boots Beige
$472.00
$590.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Guess
Neadyn Lace-Up Bootie in Black 1 at Nordstrom, Size 11
$59.00
$119.00
Nordstrom
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.
Azalea Wang
Lis Pointed Toe Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 7.5
$189.00
Nordstrom
Stuart Weitzman
Nola Snake-Embossed Leather Knee-High Boot White
$246.99
Rue La La