How to Dress Up Women's Shorts

Shorts used to be mainly for the gym or the beach, but that’s no longer the case. With the right top and accessories, you can dress them up for work, a dinner date or even a semi-formal event. Here are some tricks to make shorts perfect for a variety of occasions.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Bermuda shorts
• Short wool cuffed shorts
• Shorts jumpsuit
• Halter top
• Metallic tank top
• Cropped blazer
• Leather jacket
• Cardigan
• Silk blouse
• Belt
• Black tights
• Textured tights
• Shoe boots
• Platform pumps
• Flats
• Jewelry

1. Turn up the heat on a pair of plain bermuda shorts by adding a shoulder-baring halter top, high wedges and dressy bangle bracelets.

2. Incorporate a few of the latest trends by wearing dark short wool cuffed shorts with dark tights, bright shoes and a long cardigan cinched at the waist with a belt. Add a few long chains to complete the look.

3. Wear a metallic tank or sweater with short shorts and platform pumps for a night on the town. Dangling earrings will add the perfect finishing touch.

4. Add a modern spin to a shorts jumpsuit by wearing it with textured tights, shoe booties and a cropped leather jacket.

5. Make your longer shorts appropriate for work with stockings, flats and a preppy blazer or vest worn over a blouse.

6. Achieve a classic style with nice shorts and a silk blouse. Select accessories that pop, such as a thin red belt or red pumps to add just a hint of pizzazz.

Tips & Warnings

• Next time you go to wear a skirt, grab your favorite shorts instead. These are a modern alternative that will work in almost any situation.
• Invest in shorts of varying lengths. Shorter cuffed shorts are good for dressy occasions, while longer, narrow cut shorts can be perfect for day.
• Avoid flashing too-white legs with your shorts and ruining the look. Use a self-tanner or wear tights instead.
• Do the rear-view mirror test to be sure you are covered when you walk in very short shorts.