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.
-26%
Jacquemus
Jacquemus Womens Jackets White
$1,150.00
$1,556.00
LUX LAIR
Cinq à Sept
Khloe Boucle Blazer
$395.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-73%
Circolo 1901
Blazers Brown
$155.00
$571.00
Yoox.com
-29%
Milly
Avery Cady Blazer Jacket White
$299.95
$425.00
Anthropologie
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!
Gabriela Hearst
Brunner Short-Sleeve Cashmere-Silk T-Shirt White
$750.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Ganni
Green League Oversized T-shirt - Size XXS/XS
$295.00
GANNI
-33%
P.A.R.O.S.H.
P. A.R. O.S. H. - Roux T-Shirt Green
$137.00
$204.00
Wanan Luxury
-7%
Balenciaga
Womens Logo-Print T-Shirt White
$700.00
$752.00
LUX LAIR
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.
On
Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
Mitchell & Ness
MLB Floral Camo Baseball Cap Green
$68.00
Anthropologie
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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Karl Lagerfeld
Henriette Tote in Black/white at Nordstrom
$118.00
$198.00
Nordstrom
Soraya Hennessy
Chicle Mini Bucket Bag Blue
$160.00
Anthropologie
The Sak
Lanie Market Tote Hand Crochet Bag in Brown Check at Nordstrom
$149.00
Nordstrom
Soraya Hennessy
Market Crochet Mesh Tote Purple
$150.00
Anthropologie
5. Combat boots and a crewneck sweater
Dr. Martens
Audrick combat boots - women - Leather - 6.5 - Black
$314.00
FARFETCH
Bogner
Sapporo suede and leather combat boots Beige
$590.00
Mytheresa
-77%
Michael Kors
Ankle boots Black
$65.00
$280.00
Yoox.com
-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.
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AllSaints
Odyssey Knee High Suede Boots Brown
$239.20
$499.00
AllSaints
by FAR
Edie Leather Knee-High Boot Black
$224.00
Rue La La
Vince Camuto
Gibi Knee High Boot in Soft Buff at Nordstrom, Size 8.5
$239.00
Nordstrom
Stuart Weitzman
Nola Snake-Embossed Leather Knee-High Boot White
$246.99
Rue La La