But because shorts are so versatile (they can be dressed up! Dressed down!), this makes styling a printed pair a little bit easier. You might feel like you can only wear them one or two different ways, but you’re wrong – you actually have so many great options, as seen in the outfit ideas below. Here are 20 style tips on how to wear printed shorts for the rest of the summer.
1. Dress up your shorts with a simple black tank, a statement necklace, and wedges. Perfect going out outfit!
2. Throw a loose sweater on, and cinch the waist with a skinny belt. This look is so easy and cute for a cool summer evening.
3. If you’re wearing black and white printed shorts, spice them up with a pop of color, like a bright tank.
4. In the fall or winter, you can wear your printed shorts over a pair of tights.
5. A super simple way to wear printed shorts is with a solid black or white top and cute shoes.
6. Mix printed denim shorts with a graphic tee and a cardigan for a casual boho look.
7. Don’t be afraid to mix prints! You can do this with a top that has a subtle print, or…
8. …Stand out with a more bold print.
9. Wear a crop top with your printed shorts to combine two summer trends.
10. For a seriously cool look, pair your shorts with thigh-high socks.
11. Buy a matching top and wear your shorts as a co-ord outfit! So chic and simple.
12. Pair your printed shorts with a simple tee, and add in a little layering with an open chambray shirt.
13. Go for a fun boho vibe by pairing your shorts with a loose graphic tee, boots, and fun accessories.
14. Front-tie your chambray shirt for a crop top vibe, and pair it with printed shorts for a seriously chic look.
15. Instead of sticking with just black and white solids, you can wear a shirt in a solid color that matches one of the tones in the print.
16. Dress up your shorts with a chic white button-down and heels.
17. Mix lace and prints for a relaxed and casual summer vibe.
18. Go super casual and wear your printed shorts with a plain white tee.
19. A bright cardigan and a cute summer hat are fun and easy to wear.
20. Go professional by pairing your shorts with a fitted blazer. Now they’re work appropriate!