Denim Shorts

A fun addition to the summer wardrobe, denim shorts for women are a versatile fashion item with contemporary and retro appeal. Women's denim shorts can be worn as fun beach wear or as casual pants matched with a lacy top, colorful T-shirt or an oversized white shirt. The Stylight site features a diverse selection of denim shorts for women, including the familiar frayed blue and faded styles alongside contemporary design block color and floral print versions.

Polish Up Your Denim Shorts

Denim shorts, like their longer legged counterparts, jeans, maintain permanent residency in our closets. Versatile and comfortable, we value them as basic essentials that bode well for casual wear— perhaps too casual.

It’s time we seize denim shorts from their daisy duke days, and bring them to a finessed future with styling fit for an urban woman. Refine your coveted cut-offs with chic touches.

1. Add an Ankle Strap

Balance out the relaxed fit and material of your favorite denim duds with a leather ankle strapped shoe. The sleek material evokes a sense of sophistication unfounded in denim alone. During the day, wear a wedged version for comfortable walking. In the evening, pair go-to stilettos with your cut-offs. Sans the cowboy boots, these shorts go beyond Hazzard.

2. Tuck in a Button-Up

A collared shirt can bring a formal flair to the most casual of bottoms. Dress up your denim shorts in a button-up that suits your personal style. Whether it’s a traditional white blouse or  a menswear linen take, tuck one into your shorts—high waisted or hip-hugging— to make your look less on-the-farm and more on-the-go.

3. Top with a Blazer

Freshen up a business blazer and breathe life into your shorts in a collaboration of professional and laid back. If a tank top and shorts are your summer day uniform, kick it up a notch with a crisp lapeled jacket. It’s an upgrade that reads more adult, yet still fun.

4. Layer Under a Dress

Looking for a way to finally wear that eyelet, semi-see-through dress? Your search has come to an end. Toss a gauzy summer frock over denim shorts for a layered look that combines the freedom of dress-wearing with the support of shorts. With just a hint of blue jean peeking through the cutouts, you’ll show off your style skills.

5. Wear Over Tights

Put a pair of denim shorts over opaque tights for an ensemble that keeps you physically warm and fashionably cool. Tights add extra sleek texture that goes well with the rougher feel of denim. Step into a pair of ankle boots to finish off an outfit that reads big city chic.

Redefine your denim shorts with pieces that bring panache to a once rustic and out-country item.

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