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Shorts Style Guide

Shorts, AKA the most versatile bottoms you’ll add to your wardrobe, are always in. These practical, cute and easy-to-style essentials can be worn every season, every year. Our comments have been flooded with people asking how to style shorts, and we’re here to spill the tea.

Spoiler alert: it’s way easier than you think. These staple bottoms can be styled with 99% of what you already have in your wardrobe. From trending boxer shorts to timeless denim, this short style guide will help you create an outfit that catches compliments everywhere you go. Ready to find your new fave shorts? Keep reading.

Boxer Shorts

Boxer shorts have taken over our FYP lately and we’re not mad about it. These trendy shorts are the perfect combo of cute and cosy. They’re comfortable enough to lounge in and cute enough to wear out and about. If you already love wearing these on the daily but aren’t sure how to dress up shorts, we gotchu! Throw on a t-shirt with biker boots for a simple day look (level up by adding accessories like layered chains and a cute tote bag). Grab your fave blazer and swap to slingback heels for a night out look; opt for accessories like sleek shoulder bags & stacked rings. These styling tips will work for loads of our boxer short styles - find a few of our faves below!

Micro Shorts

Is a cute pair of micro shorts the Y2K statement your wardrobe is missing? We LOVE these bottoms for a few key reasons. One, they give major 2000s celeb vibes (which we are always down for). Two, they look insanely good with graphic tees and long-lined tops. Three, these styles go perfectly with bomber jackets and biker boots (our fave combo right now). Experiment with these short styles at your next party or weekend event and make sure to post an OOTD while you’re at it. Pro tip: if you have a pair of ballet flats you love, style them with one of our best-selling frilly short styles (like the Angelis Lace Shorts); this combo makes for the dreamiest coquette look.

Skorts

We just HAVE to give skorts the hype they deserve. Our skort obsession has been going on for a very (very) long time and we’re so glad our Princess Polly fam are just as in love. These versatile, super cute styles are our go-to bottoms for all day, everyday wear. For the warmer seasons, we love pairing skorts with linen tank tops and sandals (perfect for the beach and brunch dates). When it cools down, slip into your biker boots and layer on a cropped sweater; this cosy combo will quickly become your new fave. The style everyone has in their wardrobe right now is the Gigi Skort. If you don’t already have this style on your schedule, try it out ASAP! Find it below + see how your fave influencers are styling it over on IG @princesspollyboutique and TikTok @princesspolly.

Denim Shorts

By now, you probably have had, currently have or currently need a pair of denim shorts. These staple bottoms have not once gone out of style since they were created and for good reason! Denim matches with literally everything and is the perfect fabric for all-year-round wear. You can switch things up with dark wash denim and create a black shorts outfit or step into your edgy era with frayed cut offs and baggy silhouettes. Need an elevated weekend look? Cowboy boots. A cute tank top. Denim shorts. Add these three must-haves to your capsule wardrobe and you have endless variations you can work with.

“One pair of denim shorts can be the base for so many different outfits. From baby tees to blazers, styling denim shorts is super fun (and easy) once you know the vibe for the occasion” - Char, our Style Director.

Find a few of our fave denim short styles below!

Love these looks but want to see how they look IRL? We’re always sharing short outfit ideas over on our TikTok @princesspolly. If there’s a specific short style you want us to create an outfit for, let us know over on our socials (besides bringing you the latest looks, styling outfits is our fave thing to do). Ready to put these styling tips in action? Make sure to tag us in your outfit pics!

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