20 Best Summer Shorts for Every Occasion
Finding a pair of summer shorts can be just as time-consuming and draining as finding the right pair of jeans. With sizes always changing and styles that can be deceiving once you actually try them on, the search for finding the pair can take forever (or never, if you decide you'll live in dresses and skirts for the summer). You really have to be in the right mood. But we have some good news. This season there are a handful of short trends that will help you on your quest.
Besides the tried-and-true denim cut-offs, we have sports shorts, biker shorts, pajama shorts, and our personal favorite at Teen Vogue, the not-so-short-shorts (aka. Bermuda shorts). Whether they're linen, denim, spandex, or even knitted, the best summer shorts are definitely those that make you feel comfortable and stylish.
Shorts are a versatile summer staple. Celebs like Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid love to pay homage to Princess Diana and are avid biker shorts supporters (and to-go coffee supporters, too, apparently). Camila Mendes also knows comfort is key because she's recently been spotted wearing pajama shorts while out and about in LA.
If that wasn't reason enough, you can also wear biking shorts for impromptu socially distant hikes or under a mini dress. Denim Bermuda shorts, on the other hand, pair perfectly with a button-down shirt and white kicks (and your favorite face mask, of course!) for a nice picnic over the weekend. You could even pair sports shorts with a lightweight blazer for a more put-together look or throw on a pair of denim cut-offs with your bikini top à la Kendall Jenner to hang by your pool.
Regardless of your preferred style, I can guarantee there's a way of incorporating these summer shorts into your everyday wardrobe — even if you're more of a dress person. I've already jumped on the biking and Bermuda shorts bandwagon myself and I can't wait to add a pair of sports shorts into the mix, so catch me soon copping the Nike options in this roundup (and probably a few more items).
