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Jul 13, 2023

I Finally Gave In to the Biker-Shorts Trend and Found 11 Cool Ways to Style Them

by Michaela Bushkin

There are plenty of summer trends that I jumped on immediately this year: tie-dye everything, ribbed tank tops, and chunky "tourist" sandals, to name a few. Biker shorts were not on that list. But after seeing celebs wear the comfy shorts style over and over again, I finally decided to give them a try.

To be clear, I previously owned one pair of biker shorts that I strictly wore with a sports bra and exercise sneakers for workouts. They never saw the light of day, though, and they definitely never became a part of an outfit that didn't involve activewear. Flash forward to today, and I can't get enough of the style. They're undoubtedly practical for my current work-from-home lifestyle but are also so easy to turn into tons of cool, effortless outfits, like these 11, for example…

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@aude_julie

I've been seeing so many incredible shades of yellow this season, and these sunny biker shorts are no exception. I like this simple styling with the one-shoulder black top and chunky gold necklace. It says, "I could work out in this outfit, but I probably won't."

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@cassdimicco

As I mentioned, ribbed tanks are a trend I instantly incorporated into my summer wardrobe, so I can't wait to re-create this outfit. The addition of the button-down is key for making this feel more like an outfit and less like pajamas.

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@aysha.sow

This off-duty look is perfect for anyone wanting to ease into the trend. Plus, oversize T-shirts and chunky workout sneakers are always fashion-girl favorites.

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@caitlinmiyako

This is a perfect example of how to style printed biker shorts, which I'm seeing more and more brands create. Sticking to one color palette really works here.

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@nnennaechem

If neutral outfits are not your thing, maybe this bright knit top and leopard shorts will pique your interest. It definitely piqued mine.

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@gabifresh

Mixing different shades of pink is a great way to test-drive the tonal trend. I can't way to try out this styling idea.

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@trustmebuythis

My coworker Nicole (pictured here) has the best style that often leans more classic than trendy. I was a little surprised to see she's a biker-shorts fan but less so after seeing her chic styling (those shoes! that jacket!). No further questions.

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@vbiancav

I swear checkered blazers make any outfit infinitely more polished. I sincerely hope they never go out of style because I plan to re-create this polished-yet-casual look over and over.

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@charlottekuhrt

An outfit that makes a serious case for monochromatic dressing. This is also just a really cheerful color palette, so there's that.

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@alyssainthecity

Pairing any form of athletic wear with heels might feel dramatic, but it's this exact detail that makes this biker-shorts outfit work (aka not feel like loungewear).

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@annasarlvit

I love that inserting denim shorts into this outfit would be just as cute but twice as expected. The biker shorts feel fresh here. Now, if I could only wear this outfit on vacation instead of at home.

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