6 Shockingly Elegant Denim-Shorts Outfits the Fashion Crowd Is Wearing
There's some casual outfits, a super sweet look and even something to wear to an event.


Humaa Hussain
Regardless of whether or not denim shorts are "in" at any given time, I have always worn them and will always wear them. I grew up in South America and now live in New York again, and they've always been one of my nonnegotiable wardrobe staples for the months of summer heat. Currently, my favourite pairs have around a 3" inseam and finished hems, but I'm no stranger to denim cutoffs either. And yes, I realise that we often report on alternatives to denim shorts, and I get it—they're not for everyone. But if you are team denim shorts—even just a bit—stay with me.
Like me, I've noticed that even the most elevated dressers are treating denim shorts as a basic this summer, and are finding fresh ways to style them, as opposed to pairing them with the go-to T-shirt and sneakers. Like jeans, the outfit options for denim shorts are endless, and the ones that are standing out the most to me right now are the elegant ones. It's actually quite easy to make any type of denim shorts—from short cutoffs to bermudas—if you pair them with polished, elevated pieces.
If you'd like some inspiration, I found six stellar examples of elegant denim shorts outfits to wear for the remainder of the warm days (some of which will even work in the autumn). Keep scrolling to start outfit planning and shop key pieces to create these elegant denim shorts outfits yourself.
Shop 6 Chic Denim Shorts Outfits:
1. Oversize Blazer + Button-Down Shirt + Bermuda Shorts + Pumps
Style Notes: An oversized blazer layered over a crisp button‑down adds structure to relaxed knee‑length bermudas. Swap trainers for pumps to instantly elevate the look—perfect for city brunch or smart‑casual office wear.
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2. Crochet Shirt + Denim Cutoffs + Crochet Flats
Style Notes: Mix textural appeal by pairing a crochet shirt with raw‑hem denim shorts. Finish with your crochet or lace‑inspired flats for an artisanal, on‑trend feel.
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3. Bodysuit + White Cutoffs + Block-Heel Shoes
Style Notes: A sleek bodysuit tucks neatly into white denim cut‑offs, offering clean lines. Block‑heel sandals or mules lift the silhouette while remaining wearable all day.
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4. Trench Coat + Button-Down Shirt + Bermuda Shorts + Flip-Flops
Style Notes: Throw a lightweight trench over a crisp shirt and bermudas for layering that feels elevated yet effortless. A simple leather flip‑flop adds a warm‑weather finish.
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5. Ruffled Blouse + Denim Cutoffs + Mesh Flats
Style Notes: A blouse with romantic ruffles softens tough denim shorts, while mesh ballet flats introduce airy sophistication—perfect for garden parties or city strolls.
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6. White Button-Down Shirt + Long Cutoffs + Ballet Flats
Style Notes: A crisp white shirt loosely worn with long cut‑offs (just above the knee) creates smart proportions. Ballet flats keep it polished yet wearable.
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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.
- Humaa HussainJunior Branded Content Editor
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