5 Ways To Rock High-Waisted Shorts This Summer

By Nayra Mendoza on May 28, 2016

How much spring cleaning should you do?

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With fashion trends coming and going so fast that we barely have time to keep our closet updated, it’s hard to decide what to keep in your closet and what to throw out for the next season. Hopefully, you’ve already sorted through your winter clothes. This summer, be prepared to stock your closet with classic pieces and create timeless looks.

One item I never get rid of are my shorts. I have an array of dressy shorts, workout shorts, and even bedtime pajama shorts. My favorite pair of short shorts are the frayed, high-waisted, denim shorts.

If celebrities are any indicator of this year’s summer fashion, high-waisted denim is definitely in. Here are a few ways you can pair this bottom piece for various occasions this summer and some examples to learn from.

Lunch Date: Blouse and Tailored Touch

Going out in public this summer means actually changing out of your pjs and into more decent clothing.

For a sophisticated look, take to the elegant Reese Witherspoon’s viewpoint on the high-rise shorts look she said in an interview with PeopleStyle last month:

“I’ve put inspiration photos on my Instagram of girls in the ’60s walking around in their high-waisted shorts. I think they are so cute.”

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And you’ve got to agree — they are the perfect piece of the outfit for any food runs with your friends.

Make use of your business-like blouses and match them up with high-waisted shorts. You’ll look like the stylish intern on a lunch break (PS: possibly influencing your outfits in the office?). Try a washed-denim material with frayed edges for a casual look.

Cozy Days: Sweaters and Jeans

For the fresher days, you could always go for a comfy outfit without having to give up the trendy high-rise look. Pair a thin, long-sleeve shirt and high waisted denim shorts, like the lovely Nadia Aboulhosn did here.

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This whole look does not appear to go out of style, since the blogger posted this photo back in 2010. Pairing shorts with thin hoodies is also a good outfit when coming back from the beach; blocking out the chilly wind is a necessity if you don’t want to nurse a cold for the next few days.

Party Scene: Crop Tops and White Shorts

So there’s a time and place for every outfit, and parties are the ultimate spot for finally bringing your favorite outfit out of the closet.

If you’re going for trendy, go for a cute crop top and — you guessed it — high rise shorts. Crop tops come in different colors and styles so go ahead and show off your personality and comfort with off-the-shoulder tops or classic-colored pullovers.

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Although a risky piece, I like to wear white shorts to late night parties. There isn’t any sunlight so you don’t have to worry about any awful-lighting mishaps. And it’s a change from the denim that you might get tired of.

Gym Time: Sports Bra and Shorts

Fitness isn’t any enemy to the look, either. Staying fit this summer can be a lot easier when you have the proper motivational outfit for a workout. Dressing confidently can put you in the right mood to want to even start working out — and every fit girl can you tell the hardest part about working out is just starting.

Personally, I like to match the color of my sports bra with my bottoms for that boost of confidence. You can find high-waisted gym shorts in almost every workout line. My favorite gym shorts are the Forever21 Active Colorblocked Shorts for their variety of colors and styles. They also have key pockets, and any female clothing item with pockets is a yes from me.

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To shop these shorts or browse through their other options, visit Forever21.com and check out their activewear.

Festival Fun: Mini Skirt and Woven Top

According to this HuffPost article released earlier this month, the “high-waisted, distressed, cut-off mini skirt” will be one style piece of the six biggest trends on every girl’s wish list this summer. Just look to the fashionistas that attend Coachella, Austin City Limits, and Lollapalooza for some tips to plan your next festival outfit.

Back in 2011, Coachella queen Vanessa Hudgens wore high-waisted shorts and paired it with a crochet top adorned with flowers. This festival-iconic look has been used as inspiration countless times since then, and the personal touches fashionistas give their outfits make the look even more desired and easier to make unique. Switching out the shorts for a skirt can make the outfit more feminine, but be mindful of all the walking, dancing, jumping around, and skirt-pulling you’ll be doing.

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High-waisted shorts have been around for decades, and the summer of 2016 will not be the end of the classic style. And why should it be? It’s a classic style that began early on in the 20th century, and it’s not going away anytime soon.

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