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6 Ways We're Styling Bike Shorts This Spring and Beyond
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As the days get longer, the temperatures slowly begin to rise, and the vaccine rollout steadily continues, we're looking forward to incorporating more outdoor activities into our daily lives — safely, of course. For my foray into the world, my garment of choice is, has, and may very well always be bike shorts. Let me count the ways. Comfortable, easy-to-wear, and, yes, chic, bike shorts have become my go-to whenever I'm in urgent need of something cute and simple.
Really, it's no wonder the trend has experienced a resurgence in recent years, with celebrities from Hailey Bieber to Kim Kardashian sporting the athleisure staple. Whether paired with a classic trench coat and Birkenstocks for running errands or an oversize button-down and sandals for a decidedly more classic, put-together vibe, bike shorts are without a doubt my go-to for all of the things.
Keep reading for six creative ways to style bike shorts this season and beyond. Because, let's face it: the pandemic may be close to over, but this trend isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
Vintage College Sweatshirt and Sneakers
Channel your inner Princess Diana with a cosy vintage sweatshirt emblazoned with your school of choice, then finish the laid-back look with a cool pair of kicks.
Champion x UO Exclusive Harvard Sweatshirt
Reebok UO Club C Revenge Sneakers
Oversize Button-Down, Sandals, and a Cute Bag
To strike the perfect balance between casual and dressed-up, style an oversize button-down with ultrachic sandals and a fun bag in a punchy hue.
Mango Flowy Linen Shirt
By Far Bibi Sandals
JW PEI Vegan Leather Shoulder Bag
Light Layers and Birkenstocks
Going on a quick coffee run? Slip on a couple of light layers (we love this T-shirt and trench combo) and a pair of Birks.
Treasure & Bond Graphic Tee
Mango Belted Trench Coat
Birkenstock Arizona Hex Sandal
Tank Top, Blazer, and Strappy Sandals
A little shoulder action for girl's night out never hurt anybody.
Amazon The Drop Greta Halter Neck Tank Top
ASOS Curve Jersey Leather Blazer
Amazon The Drop Avery Sandals
Cropped Blazer, Knee-High Boots, and a Chunky Necklace
Feeling extra fashiony? Team your favourite bikers with a pair of knee-high boots and a cropped blazer for something unexpected, then top it off with a gold statement necklace.
Lattelier Crop Blazer
Steve Madden Wayde Leather Boots
Jenny Bird Mega Link Necklace
T-Shirt and Dainty Jewellery
Simply put, you can never go wrong with a monochromatic approach. We recommend dressing it up with delicate jewellery. Matching manicure optional but encouraged.
