As the weather heats up in the northern hemisphere, here are some outfit ideas for Team Shorts. Shorts come in an assortment of lengths so choose the lengths that work best for you. There are Bermuda shorts and jorts for those who prefer thigh coverage, and shorter inseams for those who want to showcase some leg. Choose colours, patterns, and fabrics that work with your style.
You might wear shorts out and about, at home, or both. This outfit formula focuses on pairing shorts with tops that are sleeved and voluminous.
1. Billowing Blouse
Bohemian and boho-lite blouses with sleeves are voluminous in subtle or exaggerated ways, and pair wonderfully with shorts. The Poetcore trend offers its billowing versions too. Breezy, lightweight, dressier than a tee, and adds a touch of pretty or dandy. It’s good sun-protection for your upper body too. Wear billowing blouses over shorts, or semi-tucked to temper the volume. Add espadrilles, flat sandals, flat mules, fisherman sandals, mesh flats, or another kind of casual flat. Add a relaxed bag to complete the look.
More examples of sleeved billowing blouses worn with shorts:
2. Matching Set
Matching top and bottoms sets, or co-ords, continue to trend in fashion. They are an easy outfit option because the top and bottom match is ready-to-go. Co-ords can be solid or patterned. Here are examples of long shorts worn with lightweight matching jackets, and shorts of varied lengths worn with matching sleeved shirts. The shirts are worn loosely over the shorts. Feel free to scrunch the long sleeves of shirts to showcase some forearm skin. The AllSaints example is dressier than beachy, and completed with a polished black backpack and hard edged black ankle strap flats.
More beachy and relaxed examples of sleeved shirt and shorts sets. You can break up the set by wearing a tank top under the shirt, leaving the shirt loose and unbuttoned.
3. Drawstring Top
Here, a voluminous white and avant-garde V-neck blouse is tempered by the sporty addition of a drawstring. It’s worn with flared black shorts. Black mesh flats match the shorts and model’s hair. A dark green woven tote adds a casual summery touch, and some colour.
4. Tees, Sweaters, Rugby Tops, Shirts
Last, here are more examples of big sleeved tops worn with shorts and flat casual footwear. There are oversized tees and beachy sweaters, as well as button down shirts that do not create a matching set, roomy rugby tops, and fashion sweatshirts. Add jewellery, eyewear, hats and watch as desired.
