Tips And Tricks For Rocking Shorts This Summer

Fashion
Written By Caralyn Mirand Koch

Shorts, love them or hate them? To be frank, I avoided them for YEARS until more recently. They can be tricky and uncomfortable until you find the right pair. Through a little trial and error, I’ve discovered a few styles and brands that I feel comfortable in. So today, I wanted to re-share some general guidance that I stand by and perhaps give you the courage to find a pair or two that you love!

6 TIPS FOR BUYING & TRYING SHORTS:

  1. In my experience, the styles and fit of shorts have significantly improved and have become more diverse. If you haven’t tried wearing shorts in a few years, I encourage you to be open minded and try a few different styles. Not all cuts/styles are created equally.

  2. It takes some trial and error. This is something I preach often! Like most things, you may not find the perfect pair on your first try. THAT IS OKAY! I didn’t either, but it’s important not to get discouraged and write them off entirely. I’m confident there is a pair or two out there for you. I typically like to size up in shorts, that is something that has worked well for me.

  3. Balance your proportions and don’t be afraid to try something new. For me, if my shorts are on the looser side, I like to wear a more fitted shirt on top. If the shorts are more fitted, I like to wear a looser and/or long sleeve top. It takes some practice, so sometimes I like to pull inspiration from Pinterest by searching outfit ideas.

  4. Quality > quantity. If you’re new to wearing shorts, focus on finding one pair that fits you really well (even if it’s a small investment) rather than 5+ pairs that are mediocre. You’ll get much more use out of that one pair, which brings down your cost per wear.

  5. Confidence is like a muscle, the more you use it- the stronger it gets! Whether that means wearing your shorts around the house to get comfortable or putting a little bronzer on your legs, it takes time to build confidence. Be kind to yourself and know that I’m rooting for you, gf! I shared more about finding confidence on this post.

  6. Avoid chafing. This anti chafe balm really changed my life, not even being dramatic! It has allowed me to wear shorts and dresses without dealing with the dreaded thigh chafing (also known as ‘chub rub’). You can also shop it at Target here!

BRANDS I LIKE TO SHOP SHORTS:

If you’re unsure on where to start shopping shorts, these places may be a good place to start!
ABERCROMBIE | AMAZON ESSENTIALS | AMAZON THE DROP | AMERICAN EAGLE | ATHLETA | DAILY RITUAL | EVEREVE | GOOD AMERICAN | J.CREW | LOFT | MADEWELL | TARGET

DENIM SHORTS INSPIRATION:

NON DENIM SHORTS FAVORITES:

SHORTS OUTFIT INSPIRATION:

SCROLL FOR MORE INSPIRATION! MANY OF THESE LOOKS ARE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS SO I DID MY BEST TO LINK SIMILAR STYLES.

SHORTS (16) | SHIRT (L) | SANDALS | HANDBAG

SHIRT (XL) | JEAN SHORTS (32)

SHORTS (XL) | BUTTON DOWN SHIRT (L) | SANDALS | EARRINGS | SIMILAR BAG

I hope you found this post helpful! Are you inspired to try a pair or two this year? Do you have a favorite pair of shorts? Feel free to leave any questions or comments below. Thanks for reading!
xx CMK

Caralyn Mirand Koch
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