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.
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AllSaints
Wool/Polyester Mimmie Double Breasted Blazer, Size: UK 16/US 12 Black
£120.00
£299.00
AllSaints
-25%
Ralph Lauren
Blazers, female, Blue, 3XS, Ryen Blazer
£369.75
£492.42
Miinto
-34%
AllSaints
Polyester Shores Cropped Relaxed Fit Blazer, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£98.00
£149.00
AllSaints
-33%
Roman
Textured Buttoned Blazer Green
£30.00
£45.00
Roman
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!
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AllSaints
Underground Amelie Oversized T-shirt, Size: M White
£71.00
£119.00
AllSaints
Vivienne Westwood
Oversized Monkey T-shirt Cotton Black XS Unisex
£210.00
Vivienne Westwood
AllSaints
Cotton Amelie Oversized Boxy T-Shirt, Size: XS Black
£55.00
AllSaints
Ganni
Green League Oversized T-shirt - Size XXS/XS
£235.00
GANNI
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.
Charles & Keith
Curtis Patent Pointed-Toe Kitten Heel Pumps Black
£65.00
Charles & Keith
Clarks
Scarlyt Piper Standard Fit Red
£60.00
Clarks
Charles & Keith
Georgina Suede Kitten Heels Brown
£89.00
Charles & Keith
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Charles & Keith
Buckled Slingback Kitten Heels Black
£47.20
£59.00
Charles & Keith
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!
Charles & Keith
Aubrielle Metallic-Buckle Top Handle Bag White
£75.00
Charles & Keith
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Ibeliv
Shopping Bags, female, Beige, ONE SIZE, Isika Tea
£244.30
£305.37
Miinto
Anna Kosturova
Crochet bikini top Blue
£110.00
Mytheresa
5. Combat boots and a crewneck sweater
Charles & Keith
Logan Double-Lace Mid-Calf Combat Boots Brown
£95.00
Charles & Keith
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Moon Boot
Ltrack suede-trimmed combat boots Beige
£117.00
£195.00
Mytheresa
Charles & Keith
Ridged-Sole Side-Zip Combat Boots Black
£85.00
Charles & Keith
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
Womens Cow Leather Avril Knee High Leather Boots, Size: UK 4/ US 7/ EU 37 Black
£239.00
£299.00
AllSaints
Charles & Keith
Yvette Metallic-Accent Knee-High Boots Black
£109.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Sasky Knee High Flat Boots Black
£105.00
Charles & Keith