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.
Y / Project
Pinched Blazer - Black
$520.71
Italist
Isabel Marant
Ranya Pinstripe Double-Breasted Jacket Black
$1,490.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Y / Project
Y Project Draped Lapel Blazer - Black
$597.41
Italist
-59%
Y / Project
Black Virgin Wool Mens Blazer
$559.00
$1,368.00
LUX LAIR
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!
AMBUSH
Logo-Embroidered Cotton T-Shirt - Black
$295.66
Italist
Burberry
Embroidered Equestrian Knight Logo T-Shirt - Black
$503.76
Italist
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.
Dolce & Gabbana
Cotton Formal Dress Shirt - White
$184.75
Italist
On
Cloud x Tempo Training Sneakers White
$180.00
Anthropologie
Dolce & Gabbana
Cotton-Elastane Formal Shirt - White
$216.90
Italist
Ganni
Green Cap in Washed Cotton Canvas
$140.00
GANNI
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!
Ganni
Raspberry Charm Pink
$190.00
GANNI
The Sak
Tess Sling Crochet Bag in Natural Primrose Straw at Nordstrom
$119.00
Nordstrom
The Sak
Marlow Crochet Flap Shoulder in Sardines at Nordstrom
$129.00
Nordstrom
5. Combat boots and a crewneck sweater
Pinko
Eva Combat Boot - Black
$374.17
Italist
Taos
Crave Boot in Tan at Nordstrom, Size 38 Brown
$250.00
Nordstrom
Versace
Jeans Couture Combat Boot - Black
$291.58
Italist
Stella McCartney
Buckle-Strap Combat Boot - Black
$456.89
Italist
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.
Michael Kors
Ridley Boot - Black
$230.76
Italist
-48%
Naturalizer
Axel Weatherproof Knee High Boot in Black Wp at Nordstrom, Size 10
$119.99
$229.95
Nordstrom
Franco Sarto
L-GISELLA in Brown Castagno at Nordstrom, Size 9.5
$225.00
Nordstrom