How to Wear High Waisted Denim Shorts: 15 Amazing Outfit Ideas

For those of you who love casual and stylish street outfits, you must also love wearing shorts especially in the summer and the spring. To look super youthful and lean, the high waisted denim shorts should be an item that you need to have in your wardrobe. Like other low waisted denim shorts, the high waisted one are very easy to style and to pull off too. They also make your waistline look higher, resulting in a taller and slimmer look. To better show you how to style them, I have put together a list of some really nice high waisted denim shorts outfit ideas. Let’s jump right in.

White Cropped Lace T Shirt with High Waisted Denim Shorts


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A pair of high waisted shorts is usually a perfect match with a crop top, the same applies to the high waisted denim shorts. To achieve a youthful and elegant look, you can wear a white cropped lace top with a pair of blue high waisted denim mini shorts. Wear a black leather belt and a pair of grey canvas shoes to complete the outfit casually.

White Print Tee with High Waisted Denim Mini Shorts

white print tee with high waisted denim mini shorts
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One of the easiest ways to look stylish and casual is to simply wear a t shirt with denim shorts. In details, choose a fitted white print tee of high quality and pair it with a pair of blue high waisted cuffed denim shorts. Pair them with white sneakers or black and white low top converse to look super youthful.

Green Long Trench Coat with Black Vest Top & High Waisted Denim Shorts

green long trench coat with black vest top and high waisted denim shorts
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Here is a very stylish business casual outfit that is especially suitable for those of you that work in the creative industry. To achieve this look, wear a black vest top with a green long trench coat and blue denim shorts. Complete the outfit with a black briefcase and pink flats to add a slight elegant touch.

Pale Pink Chiffon Shirt with Light Blue High Waisted Denim Shorts

pale pink chiffon shirt with light blue high waisted denim shorts
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To achieve a refreshing and ladylike look, you can try to apply the color combination of pink and light blue to look soft and cozy. For example, you can wear a pale pink long sleeve chiffon button up shirt with a pair of light blue mini denim shorts. Wear pale pink open toe heels to complete the outfit.

Black Cropped Vest Top with Kimono & Mini Denim Shorts

black cropped vest top with kimono and mini denim shorts
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By now, you should have realize that wearing a crop top with a pair of high waisted shorts is a trick that can make you look taller. For example, you can wear a black cropped vest top with a pair of high waisted blue denim shorts to look tall and lean. Layer a black printed kimono and white sneakers to add an extra stylish touch to the outfit.

White Button Up Shirt with Black Button Front Mini Denim Shorts

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This outfit makes it very obvious that the high waisted mini shorts can make your legs look longer, even without the help of heels. To achieve this tall and slim work outfit, you can wear a white button up long sleeve shirt with a pair of black high waisted denim shorts. Wear pale pink strappy sandals to complete the outfit with a refreshing touch.

Black Printed Cropped Shirt with Mini Shorts

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Here is a low-key sexy and breezy outfit that can make you look great for a beach party in a very natural way. To do that, you can simply wear a black printed cropped button up shirt or you can simply knot your black button up shirt. Pair the shirt with high waisted blue denim mini shorts and nude sandals.

Checkered Button Up Shirt with White High Waisted Denim Shorts

checkered button up shirt with white high waisted denim shorts
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Although blue is definitely the most popular and expected color for the denim shorts, wearing a pair of white denim shorts can be very refreshing too. For example, you can wear a pair of white high waisted denim shorts with a black and white checkered shirt. Wear a brown leather belt and a brown strappy sandals to look more stylish and refreshing.

Black Mock Neck Sleeveless Cropped Sweater with High Waisted Shorts

black mock neck sleeveless cropped sweater with high waisted shorts
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To look tall and slim, you can wear a black top as it can usually make you look much leaner than a white top can. For example, you can wear a black sleeveless mock neck sweater that is slightly cropped. Wear it with a pair of blue high waisted denim shorts and black ballet flats to look both youthful and elegant.

White Camisole with Blue Mini Shorts

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As you can see from the picture above, a pair of high waisted mini denim shorts does almost look a mini denim skirt, which can make you look very ladylike. To achieve this look, you can simply wear a white camisole with the blue denim shorts. Wear a black leather belt and a pair of black and white canvas sneakers to complete the look stylishly and casually.

Black Strapless Sweetheart Top with High Waisted Blue Mini Denim Shorts

black strapless sweetheart top with high waisted blue mini denim shorts
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This is a really sexy that may be too much for most of you. Don’t worry, I have a toned-down version for you. For the top, wear a black strapless sweetheart neckline top. Optionally, you can wear a plaid boyfriend shirt. Pair them with blue denim shorts and white sneakers to complete this street outfit.

Blue Denim Jacket with White Mini Shorts

blue denim jacket with white mini shorts
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This is a very youthful and refreshing look that is perfect for both dating or casual hangouts. To form this outfit, you can wear a black vest top with white high waisted fringe mini denim shorts. Wear an oversized blue denim jacket over them. To complete the outfit, wear white sneakers to complete the amazing look.

Black Cutout Back Top with Mini Denim Shorts

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For those of you who don’t want showing some skin on your back, you may want to try this black cutout vest top that makes you showing about one third of your back. Pair the top with blue denim mini shorts and white sneakers to look both sexy and stylish.

White Fitted Sweater with Blue High Waisted Denim Shorts

white fitted sweater with blue high waisted denim shorts
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To achieve a refreshing and ladylike look, you can wear a white fitted long sleeve sweater with a pair of blue high waisted denim shorts. Pair them with white sneakers and a straw felt hat to look unique and refreshing.

Here are the high waisted denim shorts outfit ideas that I want to share with you. They are simply outfits that can make your legs look extra long. Give them a try and you will love them.