Over 25 Outfit Ideas to Make Jean Shorts Fun to Wear!

We’re in our second heat wave of the Summer and it’s only mid-July. It seems here in the American Midwest that every Summer is one long heat wave nowadays! On hot summer days, I gravitate towards flowing caftans (see my Kaftan Style Guide Here) or loose dresses. But another cool thing to wear is shorts. There are lots of different styles, but the basic is a pair of denim shorts. It’s time to put those on rotation, so I have collected over 25 outfit ideas to make jean shorts fun to wear. Age doesn’t matter. It just depends on what looks best on you and you are the best judge of that. When you wear what you love, you’ll enjoy your day. And that always looks good!

Outfit Ideas to Make Jean Shorts Fun to Wear:  In 3 Parts

Part 1:  7 Ways to Style Jean Shorts

1. Wear a sleeveless tunic over jean shorts or bike shorts. Add a crystal statement necklace + a narrow gold bangle on one wrist & mixed sizes on the other wrist. (For my Style Tip on How to Best Wear Bike Shorts, click HERE.)
2. A pretty tunic over Bermuda denim shorts + slide sandals. You might accessorize with a delicate gold necklace, a straw hat & sunglasses (sunnies) if sunny.
3. A white top + jean shorts + a gray duster (or choose any color.) Suggested accessories:  add booties + a long blue or turquoise beaded tassel necklace + a bar necklace + a turquoise ring.
4. Wear a blue silk tunic over denim shorts. Add earrings, long necklaces, one or more bracelets, sandals. 
   

   

5. A shirt or blouse + jean shorts. Add long gold earrings + flat gold sandals. Layer a short gold pendant with a long one.
6. Pair an ethnic-style or ethnic-print top with denim shorts. Add ethnic accessories & flat sandals.
7. Wear a coin belt over any top & jean shorts. Tuck in one side of the top. Layer a couple of delicate pendants. Add gold bangles on one wrist & extra rings on the other hand.

Part 2:  16 Ways to Wear a Tank or Tee With Jean Shorts

1. A striped t-shirt + jean shorts + flip flops. You might like to tie a long-sleeve top around your neck/shoulders in the case of air conditioning or seaside.
2. Add a kimono over a tank or tee & denim shorts.
3. Pair a ruffled t-shirt with jean shorts. On a warm day, add just one or more gold chain necklaces.
4. A lace-up t-shirt + jean shorts. Add bracelets at both wrists. (For my post on how to wear lace-up tops, lattice tops & crisscross tops, click HERE.)
5. Choose from any embellished, sequined or embroidered tee to go with your denim shorts. You might like to add slip-on sneakers, a watch & stud earrings. 
   

   

6. Pair a white tank or tee with jean shorts. Layer bead necklaces, one short with one long.
7. Pair a graphic tee with denim shorts. You might like to front tuck the tee and add a cap & sneakers.
8. An oversized tee + jean shorts. You might like to add a crossbody bag.
9. A Henley t-shirt + denim shorts.
10. Wear a short-sleeve tee, such as gray or black or color of your choice with jean shorts. Add a gold necklace or hoop earrings & slip-on sneakers; Or, add a couple of long necklaces & loafers; Or, just add a bracelet. 
    

    

11. Wear a short-sleeve shirt open as a jacket over a matching color tank top over jean shorts. Add hoop earrings + flat nude sandals or Birkenstocks.
12. Any crew-neck tee over denim shorts. Add a fine gold necklace.
13. Tuck or front-tuck a neutral or colored tank top into jean shorts. Add friendship bracelets & sunnies.
14. With a tank top & denim shorts, add:  an openwork cuff or bangle & a gemstone ring; Or, a bracelet on each wrist.
15. Ballet flats make any t-shirt & jean shorts look classic. 
16. If cool, wear a caftan over a tank top & jean shorts. Add ankle boots (maybe summer boots such as perforated or cut out or peep-toe.) Layer a bangle with a turquoise cuff on one wrist and a gold textured bangle on the other. Add extra rings.

Part 3:  4 Ways to Wear a Camisole With Jean Shorts

For my style tip on how to look good in baggy shorts, like the pair in the above photo, see HERE.

1. Add some color to a white camisole & jean shorts by twisting a lightweight scarf around neck with ends in front. Add a light brown bangle & aviator sunglasses.
2. You can wear a longer-length camisole over denim shorts. Add a gold charms necklace & bracelets. You might like to add a few braids in your hair, too.
3. A black or any color camisole + jean shorts. Add a long delicate gold pendant + a straw hat + flat tan sandals. 
4. Layer a kimono or duster over a camisole & denim shorts.

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