8 Outfits That Prove Denim Shorts Can Look Elevated

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Here's the thing about shorts: They're not that easy to build an elegant outfit around—especially denim shorts, which are about as casual as shorts get. As someone who loves to wear denim shorts, I don't let this stop me. I like a summer outfit challenge. Given that the temperatures are in the 90s this week where I live (the sweltering South), I've been searching high and low for new ways to wear shorts, and my search was fruitful.

Just like everyone else, I want my outfits to have at least a hint of elegance these days, but elegance and shorts aren't usually in the same sentence. I'm here to change that. I found elevated denim shorts outfit ideas that'll see us all through until September. See for yourself by scrolling to shop eight denim shorts outfits that everyone will agree are elevated.

V-Neck Sweater + White T-Shirt + Belt + Denim Shorts + Sandals

Woman wearing a sweater with denim shorts.

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Blazer + Tank + Belt + Denim Shorts + Kitten Heels

Woman wearing a blazer with denim shorts.

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Cardigan + Denim Shorts + Heels

Woman wearing cardigan and denim shorts.

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Button-Down Shirt + Belt + White Denim Shorts + Minimal Sandals

Woman wearing an all-white denim shorts outfit.

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Black Cardigan + Cream Denim Shorts + Ballet Flats

Woman wearing a black cardigan with denim shorts.

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Logo Tee + Denim Shorts + White Socks + Loafers

Emili Sindlev wearing a denim shorts outfit.

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Black Tank + Denim Shorts + High-Heel Sandals

Stylish woman wearing denim shorts and a black top.

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Denim Button-Down + Belt + Denim Shorts

Olympia Gayot wearing denim shorts.

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Allyson Payer
Allyson Payer
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Allyson is a senior editor forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.

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