It feels like just yesterday when I was slut-shamed for the first time for wearing leggings as pants – and I know that I’m far from being the only woman with this experience. Now, legging’s trendy, shorter cousin has entered the picture: the biker short.
Don’t get me wrong, I agree that there is a time and place for certain articles of clothing. I don’t think it’s socially acceptable to wear a backless top or sweatpants to a work meeting.
However, it still bothers me that this fashion item is portrayed as not being socially acceptable for a general public place.
For those of you, who have been criticized for wearing leggings and *shock* not covering your butt with a long sweater, we can all relate. So, to celebrate our ability to wear whatever we please –
Here are some fabulous ways to style your biker shorts.
The Blazer Combo
I love this because it’s an effortless way to combine a trend (which happens to be extremely comfortable) and a piece that makes you look more put-together. It balances out the casualness of the outfit, distracting from the fact that she’s essentially wearing cropped leggings.
The Blouse Combo
Like the blazer option, a blouse enables you to look slightly more dazzling, while maintaining total comfort with the short. I love how clean and crisp her blouse looks (with matching tennis shoes) in contrast to the darker, bolder pieces. Her cherry purse is a sweet touch to accessorize.
The Sporty Combo
This is the obvious pairing – a hoodie to equally match the comfort levels of the short. It’s a sporty, yet trendy look. This goes perfectly with a chunky sneaker and some accessories, like sunnies or a cross-body purse.
The Street-Style Combo
The ultimate *it-girl* outfit: street-style! This combo embodies all that is cool and trending, so it’s perpetually changing. Fashion week always has some incredible street-style outfits for inspiration.
As you can see, the biker short has a lot of style potential. In this mini lookbook, I tried to show some great ways to style your biker shorts. So, embrace your style of choice and rock those shorts.